How to remove and install a hood release cable and Hood Latch on Subaru Impreza?

On 2008 and later models, remove the front bumper cover. Scribe a line around the latch to aid alignment when installing. Detach the latch retaining bolts from the radiator support and remove the latch. Note the routing of the hood release cable, then disengage the cable from the latch assembly. Installation is the reverse of removal. Disconnect the hood release cable from the latch assembly as described above. Attach a piece of stiff wire to the end of the cable. Trace the cable back to the firewall and detach all cable retaining clips. On earlier models, remove the knee bolster. Remove the hood release lever retaining screws. Disengage the cable from the hood release lever. Pull the old cable into the passenger compartment until you can see the stiff wire that you attached to the cable. A grommet insulates the cable hole in the firewall from the elements. The new cable should have a new grommet, so you can remove and discard the old cable grommet. Make sure the new grommet is already on the new cable, then detach the old cable from the wire and attach the new cable to the wire. Working from the engine compartment side of the firewall, pull the wire through the cable hole in the firewall. Installation is otherwise the reverse of the removal. Working in the passenger compartment, push the grommet into place with your fingers. Make sure it's fully seated in the hole in the firewall.

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Subaru Impreza Front Hood Lock Assembly
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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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- 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited
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Part Number: 57310FE030
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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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Subaru Impreza | Outback, RS, STI, TS, WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Part Number: 57310FG010
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood
- Position: Front
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- 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza | 2.5 GT, 2.5i, Outback Sport, STI, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRXSS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly Front Hood Sia ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood
- Position: Front
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- 2017-2018 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport
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Subaru Impreza Front Hood Lock Assembly
Part Number: 57310FG011
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- Other Name: Lock Assy Front Hood Lhd ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57310FG010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza | 2.5 GT, 2.5i, Outback Sport, STI, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRXSS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Part Number: 57310FE011
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- Other Name: Lock Assy Front Hood Lh ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57310FE010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza | Outback, RS, TS, WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4
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Part Number: 57310FE080
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- Other Name: Lock Assy Front Hood Lhd ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Lock, Lock Assembly
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Subaru Impreza | 25i, Outback, Outback Sport, STI, STI Limited, WRX, WRX TR | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Part Number: 57310FE010
$40.60 MSRP: $58.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57310FE011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza | Outback, RS, TS, WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4
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- Replaced by: 57310FL151
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- 2024-2025 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L
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- Replaced by: 57310FL16B
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- 2022-2023 Subaru Impreza | 4 Cyl 2.0L 5MT, 4 Cyl 2.0L CVT
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Subaru Impreza Front Hood Lock Assembly
Part Number: 57310FL12A
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- Other Name: Lock Assy Front Hood Lhd
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57310FL16B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2021 Subaru Impreza | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport
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Subaru Impreza Front Hood Lock Assembly
Part Number: 57310FA130
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- Other Name: Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Latch, Lock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Subaru Impreza | Brighton, L, Outback, RS, TS | 1.8L H4, 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Impreza Front Hood Lock Assembly
Part Number: 57310FA110
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- Other Name: Latch Assy Hood Lh ; Lock Assembly-Front Hood; Latch, Lock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1996 Subaru Impreza | Base, Brighton, L, L+, LE, LS, LX, Outback | 1.8L H4, 2.2L H4

Subaru Impreza Hood Latch

The Subaru Impreza Hood Latch is a simple locking mechanism that secures the hood in position and keeps the hood from flipping while driving. It does so to protect your exposed powertrain parts from road debris. Mounted beneath the front edge of the hood, this Hood Latch secures the hood so that the engine, radiator, and battery are shielded from debris and the elements. All of the different Subaru Impreza models have, over the years, relied on the same basic two-piece clasp idea: a fixed catch and a moving hook. This straightforward mechanism already answers the core safety issue involved without needing to complicate it. Generation to generation changes primarily consist of slight alterations to form and position that allow them to fit new body panels, although each Hood Latch remains under the leading edge and secures the panel down in exactly the same way. Due to that consistency, any motorist who has driven any prior Subaru Impreza can expect the current Hood Latch to feel instantly familiar and equally reassuring. The Hood Latch you can trust is a confidence booster every time.

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Subaru Impreza Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to remove and install a hood release cable and Hood Latch on Subaru Impreza?
Posted by Roberto A.
A:
On 2008 and later models, remove the front Bumper cover. Scribe a line around the latch to aid alignment when installing. Detach the latch retaining bolts from the radiator support and remove the latch. Note the routing of the hood release cable, then disengage the cable from the latch assembly. Installation is the reverse of removal. Disconnect the hood release cable from the latch assembly as described above. Attach a piece of stiff wire to the end of the cable. Trace the cable back to the firewall and detach all cable retaining clips. On earlier models, remove the knee bolster. Remove the hood release lever retaining screws. Disengage the cable from the hood release lever. Pull the old cable into the passenger compartment until you can see the stiff wire that you attached to the cable. A grommet insulates the cable hole in the firewall from the elements. The new cable should have a new grommet, so you can remove and discard the old cable grommet. Make sure the new grommet is already on the new cable, then detach the old cable from the wire and attach the new cable to the wire. Working from the engine compartment side of the firewall, pull the wire through the cable hole in the firewall. Installation is otherwise the reverse of the removal. Working in the passenger compartment, push the grommet into place with your fingers. Make sure it's fully seated in the hole in the firewall.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Diego / Jan 17, 2026