Dorman 912-013 Hood Release Cable

Dorman 912-013 Hood Release Cable

Restore hood latch operation with this Dorman hood release cable, part number 912-013. It is built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, and it includes the handle for a direct replacement on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for specific vehicle applications
• Steel cable construction for dependable pull action
• Plastic outer material
• Handle included
• Package contents: hood release cable
• Length: 76.3

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-013 is a hood release cable replacement for vehicles with a worn, stretched, or broken original cable. It is listed for 1988-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1989-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, 1992-1993 Buick Skylark, 1992-1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1992-1993 Pontiac Grand Am, with an additional 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier application for Custom Interior (B19). This part cross-references 22584242 for the same application. If you are searching for a hood release cable for Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, or related GM compact models, part number 912-013 matches the specified fitment data.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that no longer pulls the latch
• Stretched cable causing weak or inconsistent hood opening
• Frayed or seized cable movement
• Damaged handle assembly at the interior release point
• Loss of hood latch release function on listed GM vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and trim details before ordering, especially for the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Custom Interior (B19) application. Route the cable along the original path and confirm the latch engages and releases smoothly after installation. Compare the removed cable length and end connections to Dorman 912-013 before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for direct-fit service applications, and this hood release cable is built to replace a worn or broken original cable on the listed vehicles. Part number 912-013 is intended for the specified fitment coverage and OE cross-reference application.