Dorman 912-457 Hood Release Cable - Rear

Dorman 912-457 Hood Release Cable

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood release cable on select BMW applications. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch on rear-position applications.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select BMW models
• Steel cable construction with plastic outer material
• 44.5 in. length for the specified application
• 1.2 mm cable diameter
• Package contents: hood release cable
• Handle not included
• Latch not included

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-457 is engineered for BMW 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, and 528i rear hood release applications across the listed model years. If the original cable has stretched, frayed, or separated, this replacement restores hood-opening function without changing the vehicle’s original release setup. This part cross-references BMW 51238176595 for the same application.

Compatible With 2001-2003 BMW 525i, rear; 2001-2003 BMW 530i, rear; 1997-2003 BMW 540i, rear; 2000-2003 BMW M5, rear; and 1997-2000 BMW 528i, rear. The cable’s steel core provides the needed pull strength, while the plastic outer jacket helps route and protect the cable along the vehicle body.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Frayed or stretched cable causing weak release action
• Intermittent hood latch operation from cable wear
• Loss of hood release function after cable separation
• Difficulty opening the hood for service access

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and rear-position routing before installation. Inspect the hood latch and release handle for wear before replacing the cable, since damaged related components can affect operation. Confirm the cable length and routing path match the original setup on BMW 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, or 528i applications. Dorman 912-457 is supplied as the hood release cable only.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts to match the original function and fit of the vehicle application. This hood release cable is built for direct replacement use on the listed BMW models and years.