Dorman 912-788 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Nissan Altima

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn, stretched, or broken hood release cable on select Nissan Altima models. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer jacket, it restores the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch for reliable hood opening.

Compatible With 2016-2018 Nissan Altima, wo/Remote Start. Part number 912-788 is engineered for direct-fit replacement on the listed application.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Nissan Altima applications
• Steel inner cable with plastic outer material for everyday durability
• Measures 2015 in length with a 1.5 cable diameter
• End 1 uses a cylinder-style connection and End 2 uses a latch-style connection
• Latch included for the specified application
• Cross-references Nissan 656219HT0A for the same application

Product Details

Dorman 912-788 is a hood release cable made to replace the original cable on 2016, 2017, and 2018 Nissan Altima models without remote start. The cable is built to match the vehicle’s hood release routing and connection points, helping restore normal hood access when the original cable is broken, frayed, or no longer operating smoothly. If you are searching for a 2016-2018 Nissan Altima hood release cable or a direct replacement hood latch release cable, this part number provides a fitment-specific solution.

Common Problems It Can Help Solve

• Broken hood release cable that no longer opens the hood
• Frayed or stretched cable causing weak or inconsistent release action
• Sticking hood release handle with poor cable response
• Damaged cable housing affecting hood latch operation
• Loss of normal hood access on a Nissan Altima

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment before installation: Fits 2016-2018 Nissan Altima, wo/Remote Start. Compare the original routing, end connections, and cable length to confirm the replacement matches the factory setup. Inspect the hood latch and interior release handle during service, since worn components in either location can affect cable performance. Part number 912-788 should be installed according to the vehicle’s original cable path and attachment points.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are built to directly replace worn OE components on specific vehicles. This hood release cable is manufactured for the listed Nissan Altima application and is intended to restore factory-style hood release function with the correct fit and connection style.