Dorman 912-462 Hood Release Cable - Front

Dorman Hood Release Cable for BMW

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood release cable on select BMW models. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores hood-opening function for front-mounted applications on BMW 325i, 330i, 335i, M3, X1, and related models.

• Brand: Dorman
• Part number: 912-462
• Hood release cable replacement for front-position applications
• Steel cable construction with plastic outer material
• Length: 50
• Cable diameter: 1.2
• Latch included: No
• Handle included: No
• Package contents: Hood release cable

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 912-462 is a hood release cable made to directly replace a damaged or worn cable on specific BMW vehicles. It is listed for 2006-2015 BMW applications, including 2006 BMW 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi; 2007-2013 BMW 335i; 2007-2008 BMW 335xi; 2008-2013 BMW M3; 2009-2011 BMW 335d; 2009-2013 BMW 335i xDrive; and 2012-2015 BMW X1. This part cross-references BMW 51237060552 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Stretched or frayed cable operation
• Intermittent hood latch release response
• Loss of hood release function on front-mounted cable routing
• Replacement needs after cable wear on BMW 325i, 330i, 335i, M3, or X1 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front position before installation. Inspect the hood latch and release handle assembly for wear or damage before replacing the cable. Because the package includes the hood release cable only, reuse existing related components if they are serviceable.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures direct-replacement automotive parts for repair applications, and this hood release cable is built to match the original function for the listed BMW fitments. Part number 912-462 is intended for straightforward replacement on the specified vehicles.