How to Remove and Install the Hood Latch and Hood Release Cable on a Subaru Forester?

To uninstall the latch, one has to locate and then pry off the radiator grille, then mark a line around the latch for easy alignment, then finally undo the latch retaining bolts of the radiator support and finally removing the latch. Following this, raise the hood and reverse the direction of the hood release cable, prior to disconnecting it from the latch assembly. On the cable, it shall be detached from the latch assembly and out fitted with a stiff wire at the end and traced back to the firewall where it shall have all the cable retaining clips popped out. In the passenger compartment, the knee bolster must be detached and the hood release lever must be removed once the driver's side panel lower cover is popped-off while pulling the cable backward. Pull the stiff wire of the new cable through the hole and remove the old cable by disconnected it from the lever of the hood release and pulling it till the rear side of the passenger compartment. Take out the existing grommet boot from the cable opening of the firewall; guarantee that the new cable possesses a new grommet, and join the new cable with the wire. From the engine compartment side of the cable, extract the wire through the hole in the cable; then, from the passenger compartment side, force the grommet back into the hole in the firewall until it is properly seated.

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Subaru Forester Front Hood Lock Assembly
Part Number: 57310SG010
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
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- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Lock Assy Hood Lh ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57310FC010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 1998-2005 Subaru Forester | Base, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Lock Assy F Hood Isl
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57310SJ032
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- 2019-2020 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57310SC010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57310SC011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57310SA020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S, X, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Lock Assembly F Hood Isl
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- Other Name: Lock Assy F Hood Isl
- Replaces: 57310SJ030, 57310SJ031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2022-2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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- Other Name: Lock Assy F Hood Isl
- Position: Front
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- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring

Subaru Forester Hood Latch

The incredible Subaru Forester Hood Latch is designed to ensure that the hood remains locked down so that it doesn't fly up while driving. The Hood Latch is a robust device located at the leading edge of the hood. It connects the hood to a sturdy catch of the same name. This allows the metal shell to protect the delicate engine, radiator, and battery components from the wind and the road. All Forester use the same simple mechanical solution, employing a primary clasp with a secondary safety hook to give drivers two layers of security without complication. This dependable Hood Latch design works for any Forester generation. Throughout its production years, Subaru has remained consistent with a steel construction and a spring-loaded release cable because this proven methodology is resistant to vibration and corrosion while being easy to use from the cabin. By pulling the interior lever to release tension on the cable, the Hood Latch is freed, where the safety hook prevents the hood from popping all the way open until a quick pull at the grille. When you keep the Hood Latch clean and properly aligned, you help your Subaru continue protecting the essential equipment concealed under the sheet metal.

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Subaru Forester Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to Remove and Install the Hood Latch and Hood Release Cable on a Subaru Forester?
Posted by Allan A.
A:
To uninstall the latch, one has to locate and then pry off the radiator Grille, then mark a line around the latch for easy alignment, then finally undo the latch retaining bolts of the radiator support and finally removing the latch. Following this, raise the hood and reverse the direction of the hood release cable, prior to disconnecting it from the latch assembly. On the cable, it shall be detached from the latch assembly and out fitted with a stiff wire at the end and traced back to the firewall where it shall have all the cable retaining clips popped out. In the passenger compartment, the knee bolster must be detached and the hood release lever must be removed once the driver's side panel lower cover is popped-off while pulling the cable backward. Pull the stiff wire of the new cable through the hole and remove the old cable by disconnected it from the lever of the hood release and pulling it till the rear side of the passenger compartment. Take out the existing grommet boot from the cable opening of the firewall; guarantee that the new cable possesses a new grommet, and join the new cable with the wire. From the engine compartment side of the cable, extract the wire through the hole in the cable; then, from the passenger compartment side, force the grommet back into the hole in the firewall until it is properly seated.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jesse / Feb 20, 2023