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

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 Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hd SIA
Part Number: 57330AL04A
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- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57330AL00A, 57330AL00B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hd
Part Number: 57330AJ00A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57330AJ00C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly F Hd LHD
Part Number: 57330AN00A
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Product Specifications
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hd
Part Number: 57330AJ00C
$72.45 MSRP: $105.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57330AJ00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Hood
Part Number: 57330AL00A
$16.65 MSRP: $24.13
You Save: $7.48 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57330AL04A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hd LHD
Part Number: 57330AG09A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57330AG11A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Base, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hood
Part Number: 57330AE00AOA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, GT, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Cable Assembly Front Hood
Part Number: 57330AE00AGE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy | Base, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, Limited, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AA100
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Subaru Legacy | Base, L, LS, LS-D, Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AC040RA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AC040MU
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AC070RA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Subaru Legacy | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AC070ML
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Subaru Legacy | Brighton, GT, L, LS, Out Back, Post, SUS | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Hood Cable Assembly
Part Number: 57330AC070MU
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Front Hood; Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Subaru Legacy | Brighton, GT, L, LS, LS-I, Out Back, Post, SUS | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4

Subaru Legacy Hood Release Cable

The Subaru Legacy Hood Release Cable allows drivers to pop the hood from the inside of the cabin so that crucial engine parts remain shielded and protected yet easy to reach for a routine check-up. The flexible steel line connects the pull handle on the dash to a junction bracket mounted under the hood. It then separates into secondary leads that run straight to the left and right latches. As a result, the operation is a smooth one for the user. Pull then lift, without any fiddling with the outside first. Despite small alterations in length and clips, Subaru Legacy production runs remain largely the same for owners, with every Hood Release Cable consisting of a primary inner wire sliding inside a moisture-resistant sheath that routes the pair of latch leads. The sheath of the Hood Release Cable can crack over time, allowing water to leak in and corrode the wire. This corrosion can make the cable stiff and unable to slide. Consequently, the hood of your car will get stuck shut. Replacement of the Hood Release Cable will allow the user to feel the crisp, light resistance as expected by every Subaru enthusiast. A properly functioning Hood Release Cable will allow your Legacy to open reliably with a single pull of the Hood Release Cable.

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Subaru Legacy Hood Release Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to Remove and Install the Hood Latch and Hood Release Cable on a Subaru Legacy?
Posted by Ruben M.
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 Edgar / Jun 30, 2024

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