How to access and replace the hood latch and lift support assembly on Volkswagen Jetta?

To open the latch, first open the hood and take off the front bumper cover, depending on the model it might not be necessary. By opening the release coupling disconnected the hood latch cable between the mid-way point of disconnection and the main disconnection point. For this step, remove the latch fasteners, detach the electrical connector to the latch assembly, and lift the latch assembly off the radiator support, be sure to unlock the hood latch release cable and the latch wiring harness off the clips along the radiator support. After taking off the latch, separate the release cable and hood latch switch out of the latch assembly by pressing the tab and pushing out the parts. Take any required parts and make them available to the new latch and install it by following the same steps in the reverse order. With a support strut fitted, open the hood and place it firmly; a small screwdriver is then needed to raise the retaining springs at one end of the support strut on one end and the same on the other end and then remove the support strut by unscrewing the same. The support strut as well is installed in the reverse of being removed.

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Volkswagen Jetta Lock Part Number: 1HM-823-509-G
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- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Jetta | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLS, GLX, GT, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock
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- 2019-2024 Volkswagen Jetta | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock, Lock Switch
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- 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2.0T, 2.5, GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock, Lock Switch
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- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Lock Part Number: 5K1-823-509-A
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock, Lock Switch
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Jetta | S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Lock Part Number: 1C0-823-509-AD
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- Other Name: Latch
- Replaces: 1C0-823-509-F
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- 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLS, GLX, GT, Jazz, K2, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch
- Replaces: 1J0-823-509-G, 1J0-823-509-C, 1J0-823-509-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta | GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Lock Part Number: 5C7-823-509-B
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock Switch
- Replaces: 5C7-823-509-A, 5C7-823-509
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, GLI, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Lock Part Number: 191-823-507
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock Assembly, Safety Catch
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- 1984-1992 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, Carat, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock Assembly, Overslam Bumper
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1992 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, Carat, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Volkswagen Jetta Hood Latch

The Volkswagen Jetta Hood Latch keeps the hood firmly closed, so it does not flip up as you drive off, exposing important components of the car such as the engine parts, radiator and battery to the outside elements. The lever is located in the cabin and is typically set low, in the steering wheel area or on the door frame, and pulls a cable that is then pulled toward the front to the latch assembly covered under the front end of the hood. Once the lever is pulled, the primary catch is loosened and you move a small exterior tab to lift the panel; this provides easy access to look inside the panel while still preventing accidental opening when the car is in motion. The fundamental trio of handle, cable and latch has not evolved in all generations of Volkswagen vehicles on this sedan platform, and they have favored the sure mechanical connection instead of electronic or magnetic points. Track-focused Volkswagen models may also include visible hood pins as a backup (when the standard mechanism fails), but the standard latch is still the primary protection. It is made of resistant metal and is installed in an area where the amount of road spray is minimal, so it is expected to last a long time with minimum maintenance. The miniature unit is easily installed into the engine bay and only needs to be handled when refilling fluids during regular services, yet its significance is evident on the road as one can easily lose visibility of the road when an unstable Hood Latch is applied. Basic periodic lubrication and low-stress use of the release handle will ensure smooth operation of the Hood Latch for the majority of Volkswagen drivers during the life of any Jetta.

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Volkswagen Jetta Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to access and replace the hood latch and lift support assembly on Volkswagen Jetta?
A:
To open the latch, first open the Hood and take off the front Bumper cover, depending on the model it might not be necessary. By opening the release coupling disconnected the hood latch cable between the mid-way point of disconnection and the main disconnection point. For this step, remove the latch fasteners, detach the electrical connector to the latch assembly, and lift the latch assembly off the radiator support, be sure to unlock the hood latch release cable and the latch wiring harness off the clips along the radiator support. After taking off the latch, separate the release cable and hood latch switch out of the latch assembly by pressing the tab and pushing out the parts. Take any required parts and make them available to the new latch and install it by following the same steps in the reverse order. With a support strut fitted, open the hood and place it firmly; a small screwdriver is then needed to raise the retaining springs at one end of the support strut on one end and the same on the other end and then remove the support strut by unscrewing the same. The support strut as well is installed in the reverse of being removed.