How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon Chevrolet Suburban?

To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.

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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 20968782
$49.05 MSRP: $74.33
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Instrument Panel, Release Cable
- Replaces: 15277750, 15861818, 15894378
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly Black
Part Number: 84279471
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Black; Release Cable
- Replaces: 22792150
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- 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 3500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15142953
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15769724, 15706152
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3/4 TON, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, EXT 1/2 TON, EXT 3/4 TON, XL 1/2 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15769412
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15728525, 15016468
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Suburban Handle,Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15741109
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- Other Name: HANDLE, Hood Latch; Release Handle
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- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Suburban CABLE ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT REL *JET BLACK
Part Number: 85120260
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Replaced by: 86564086
- Replaces: 84738644
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Cable Assembly, Hood Secd Lat Rel
Part Number: 84883112
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- Other Name: Release Lever
- Replaced by: 85545562
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Whisper Beigg
Part Number: 84738643
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- Other Name: Release Cable
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- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban CABLE ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT REL *WHISPER BEIGG
Part Number: 86564085
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- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 14039963
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- Other Name: CABLE; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15981138
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L

Chevrolet Suburban Hood Cable

The Chevrolet Suburban Hood Cable allows drivers to pop the hood quickly so that vital engine parts remain accessible without risking damage. Running from the release handle located inside the cabin to the latch assembly up front, the Hood Cable pulls the catch free when you tug on the lever, freeing the steel lid for inspection. On many model years, one primary Hood Cable goes to a junction block beneath the hood, then shorter secondary lines are branched to each latch, which is a compromise of both smooth motion and reliable locking. Some earlier setups had a single straight Hood Cable directly to a central latch while later designs applied the split system so the distinction becomes a matter of whether force is applied to one point or shared across two latches for additional security. Whichever style your Chevrolet wears, the job remains the same, protect the mechanism from grime and moisture and move freely so the hood never sticks. Over time, the strands may fray or the outer sheath may crack and water sneaks in, corrosion builds, and the Hood Cable stretches or snaps, leaving the Suburban hood stubbornly locked. Regular checks and timely swaps keep any Chevrolet Suburban ready for fast service sessions instead of frustrating fights with a jammed latch.

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Chevrolet Suburban Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
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Q: How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon Chevrolet Suburban?
A:
To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.