Dorman 912-464 Hood Release Cable - Rear

Dorman 912-464 Hood Release Cable

Restore hood opening function with this Dorman hood release cable, part number 912-464. It is built as a direct replacement for a worn or broken cable on select BMW applications, with a steel cable core and plastic outer material for the specified fitment.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select BMW rear applications
• Steel cable material for dependable pull action
• Plastic outer material
• 82 in. length and 1.5 mm cable diameter
• Handle not included
• Latch not included
• Package contents: 1 hood release cable

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-464 is a hood release cable replacement for specific BMW 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i, 320i, 325Ci, 325i, 325xi, 330Ci, 330i, 330xi, and M3 applications. It is intended for rear-position fitment on the listed vehicles and is built to replace a damaged or worn cable that no longer operates smoothly. This part cross-references BMW 51238208442 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Frayed or stretched cable causing poor release action
• Sticking or inconsistent hood latch operation
• Loss of hood release function after cable wear or separation

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle year, model, and rear-position fitment before installation. Route the cable to match the original path and confirm smooth latch engagement after installation. This part number 912-464 is listed for select 1999-2006 BMW applications, including BMW 325Ci and BMW M3 models.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are engineered to directly replace the original component on the specified vehicles. Confirm fitment against the vehicle application before ordering.