Does your Nissan hood no longer stay as securely fastened as it used to? Or, does it stick whenever you try to open the hood? It could be time to replace your Nissans Hood Latch. The hood of your Nissan protects your engine and other vital components from weather and debris, but its equally important for it to be easily accessible when your Nissan undergoes repairs or inspections. The latch allows the hood to open when necessary and holds down the hood when your vehicle is in motion. If your hood cant stay adequately latched while youre driving, it could pop open, impede your view, and fracture your windshield. These latches can be warped or twisted after a minor wreck or become faulty with age.
The Hood Latch is one of the simplest parts of your car. When you shut the hood, the latch slides over a catch, and a spring snaps the latch into place and holds it tight. When you try to open the hood, the cable opens, allowing the latch to bypass the catch. You can then typically slide your fingers under the hood to disengage it completely.
Its possible to install both your hood latch and assembly at home, but the process might be challenging depending on your Nissan year. Youll also want to consider replacing the latch assembly as a whole, as well as the hook and eye.
Order a replacement Hood Latch for your Nissan Sentra. When you order directly from Nissan Parts, you can be confident that your Hood Latch will fit your vehicle. All Genuine Nissan Parts are tested for durability, custom fitted and designed for your Nissan, and have a Nissan-backed limited warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first (if the part is installed by the dealer at the time of purchase). Buy a replacement Hood Latch today! See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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