Dorman 912-177 Hood Release Cable

Dorman 912-177 Hood Release Cable

Restore hood latch operation with this Dorman hood release cable, part number 912-177. It is built with a steel cable and plastic outer material to directly replace a worn or broken cable on select Saturn vehicles, including Saturn L100, L200, L300, LS, LS1, LS2, LW1, LW2, LW200, and LW300 applications with handle.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Saturn models
• Steel cable construction for dependable pull action
• Plastic outer material for routing and protection
• Handle included for applications that require it
• Length: 77.5
• Package contents: Hood release cable

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-177 is a hood release cable replacement for specific 2000-2002 Saturn vehicles. It is engineered to replace a damaged or worn cable and restore the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch. This part number 912-177 is listed for Saturn LS, LS1, LS2, LW1, LW2, L100, L200, L300, LW200, and LW300 models with handle, making it a focused solution for common hood-opening failures on these vehicles.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers 22662611 and SK721036 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that no longer pulls the latch
• Stretched cable causing weak or inconsistent hood release
• Frayed or seized cable movement
• Loss of hood-opening function from a damaged interior release path
• Replacement needs after cable wear on Saturn LS and L-series vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and handle configuration before installation. Route the cable along the original path to avoid binding, and confirm the hood latch releases smoothly after installation. Fits 2000 Saturn LS, N/A; Fits 2000 Saturn LS1, N/A; Fits 2000 Saturn LS2, N/A; Fits 2000 Saturn LW1, N/A; Fits 2000 Saturn LW2, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Saturn L100, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Saturn L200, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Saturn L300, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Saturn LW200, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Saturn LW300, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for direct-fit service applications, and this hood release cable is built to match the listed vehicle fitment and functional requirements for select Saturn models.