Dorman 912-474 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Volkswagen Beetle

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood release cable on select Volkswagen Beetle applications. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch on 1999-2010 Volkswagen Beetle and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio models.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Volkswagen applications
• Steel cable construction with a plastic outer jacket
• 65-inch length for the listed vehicle applications
• Latch not included
• Handle not included
• Fits 1999-2010 Volkswagen Beetle and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio
• Dorman Part Number 912-474

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-474 is a hood release cable made to replace the original cable on specific Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabrio models. The steel inner cable provides the needed pull strength, while the plastic outer material helps route and protect the cable within the vehicle body. This replacement is intended for vehicles where the original hood release cable has stretched, frayed, seized, or separated from the release mechanism. This part cross-references OE number 1C1823531F for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Frayed or stretched cable causing weak release action
• Seized cable that no longer moves smoothly
• Loss of hood latch release function from the cabin
• Intermittent hood opening caused by cable wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify routing against the original cable before installation and confirm the cable length matches the vehicle layout. Inspect the hood latch and interior release handle for wear before installing the new cable, since damaged related components can affect operation. This hood release cable is listed for 1999-2010 Volkswagen Beetle and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio applications, so confirm year and model match the vehicle before service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for direct-fit service applications, and this hood release cable is built to replace the original cable on the listed Volkswagen models. Dorman Part Number 912-474 provides a service solution for restoring hood release operation on the specified Beetle and Beetle Cabrio vehicles.