How to replace the Hood Latch, Hood Release Cable and Lift Support on Volkswagen Passat?

To replace the latch, begin by opening the hood and removing the nuts or bolts to detach the latch assembly. For Passat models, pry off the retaining clip and detach the safety latch handle. Next, detach the cable from the latch assembly and remove the latch, with installation being the reverse of removal. For the cable, detach the cable case from the bracket and release the cable end from the latch in the engine compartment. In the passenger compartment, remove the driver's side kick panel and the screws securing the hood release handle, then pull the handle downward to release the cable. Attach a wire or string to the end of the old cable, and in the engine compartment, release the cable grommet from the cowl and the clips at the inner edge of the left front fender well until the cable is free. Pull the cable through the cowl into the engine compartment, connect the string or wire to the new cable, and pull it through the cowl into the passenger compartment. Complete the installation by fastening all cable retaining clips in their original location and seating the cable grommet properly. For the support strut, open the hood and support it securely, then use a small screwdriver to detach the retaining clips at both ends of the support strut before prying or pulling sharply to detach it from the vehicle, with installation being the reverse of removal.

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- 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- 2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- 2019-2022 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

Volkswagen Passat Hood Latch

The main responsibility of the Volkswagen Passat Hood Latch is to secure the hood while a car is on the road, as it prevents wind and debris from accessing the engine, radiator, battery, etc. The latch is found on the front portion of the hood and is attached to a release cable, which passes to a small handle low on the driver's side below the steering column. A single push on this handle sets the primary catch, and a secondary safety catch at the nose has to be opened by hand before the hood will fully open; this two-step design of the Hood Latch is an added safety measure. Such a basic design resembles a general Volkswagen design philosophy of ease of use. Over decades of Volkswagen manufacturing, the basic mechanism has remained the same, and it is based on spring-loaded steel catches, a braided cable, and an ergonomic lever; thus the driver is aware of the procedure, regardless of whether their car is a 1990s sedan or a brand new one. Modest customizations, like a handle covered in plastic to improve grip or a less noisy striker, are the only significant variations, i.e. there has never been an all-out change to an entirely different style of latch on the Passat. Since the system is still simple and largely mechanical, road grime is its great menace, hence owners must keep the latch clean and lightly lubricated to make sure the catches snap together. Altogether, the Hood Latch in Volkswagen vehicles offers stable dual-stage safety that combines ease of accessing the vehicle to perform regular maintenance and strong safety at highway speeds.

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Volkswagen Passat Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the Hood Latch, Hood Release Cable and Lift Support on Volkswagen Passat?
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To replace the latch, begin by opening the hood and removing the nuts or bolts to detach the latch assembly. For Passat models, pry off the retaining clip and detach the safety latch handle. Next, detach the cable from the latch assembly and remove the latch, with installation being the reverse of removal. For the cable, detach the cable case from the bracket and release the cable end from the latch in the engine compartment. In the passenger compartment, remove the driver's side kick panel and the screws securing the hood release handle, then pull the handle downward to release the cable. Attach a wire or string to the end of the old cable, and in the engine compartment, release the cable grommet from the cowl and the clips at the inner edge of the left front fender well until the cable is free. Pull the cable through the cowl into the engine compartment, connect the string or wire to the new cable, and pull it through the cowl into the passenger compartment. Complete the installation by fastening all cable retaining clips in their original location and seating the cable grommet properly. For the support strut, open the hood and support it securely, then use a small screwdriver to detach the retaining clips at both ends of the support strut before prying or pulling sharply to detach it from the vehicle, with installation being the reverse of removal.