- Releases the hood latch mechanism that opens your vehicle’s hood
- Connects the hood release handle to the hood latch mechanism
- Replace if your hood release handle is stuck or is not working
The Hood Release Cable on your vehicle links the hood release handle located in the cabin of your Nissan to the hood latch on the front of your vehicle. When the hood release handle is pulled, it pulls on the Hood Release Cable and releases the latch holding the hood in place, allowing you to open the hood.
If the Hood Release Cable is broken or missing, you might not be able to open your vehicle's hood since the hood release handle would have nothing connecting it to the hood latch. If your Hood Release Cable is broken, you would likely need to open the vehicle's hood from the outside using ways not recommended by Nissan. Releasing the hood latch outside of using the hood release handle may leave the hood latch damaged or not functioning correctly, as well as the parts around the hood latch.
Over time, the Hood Release Cable can wear out or rust, causing it to break or get stuck during operation. The Hood Release Cable likely needs to be replaced if you don't feel the hood pop when you pull the hood release handle or if the release handle feels harder to pull.
If you need to replace your Hood Release Cable, order a new, genuine replacement Hood Release Cable direct from Nissan Parts. Our replacement parts are custom-fitted, durability-tested, and designed to fit your Nissan model and year.
This Hood Release Cable, part 65621ZS00A, fits Nissan Frontier 2005-2020. Find more fitment information under the What This Fits tab.
CABLE ASSY-HOOD LOCK CONTROL
Fits Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra