Dorman 912-179 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Buick Park Avenue

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn, stretched, or broken hood latch cable on select Buick Park Avenue models. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores hood-opening function for 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue vehicles with handle included.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Buick Park Avenue applications
• Steel cable construction for dependable latch actuation
• Plastic outer material helps protect the cable assembly
• Handle included for a complete hood release setup
• Length: 83.5 inches
• Part number 912-179 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-179 is a hood release cable replacement made for 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue models with handle included. It is built to replace a damaged or worn hood release cable and restore the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch. The steel inner cable provides the strength needed for repeated operation, while the plastic outer material supports the cable assembly during normal use. This part cross-references GM 25662615 and SKP SK721064 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Stretched cable that no longer fully releases the latch
• Frayed or binding cable movement at the handle
• Loss of hood latch engagement from a failed cable assembly
• Intermittent hood release operation on Buick Park Avenue models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment before installation by matching the year, make, model, and handle configuration. Route the cable along the original path to avoid sharp bends or pinch points, and confirm the hood latch releases smoothly after installation. For 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue hood release cable replacement, part number 912-179 should be matched to the vehicle’s existing setup.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are built to directly replace worn or broken original components on specific vehicle applications. This hood release cable is engineered for the listed Buick Park Avenue fitment and is identified by part number 912-179.