Hood Won’t Close Properly or Hood Latch Damaged?

Restore Proper Hood Locking and Secure Hood Alignment.

The factory upper hood latch assembly is designed to securely lock the hood in place while maintaining proper alignment and safe operation.

Over time, exposure to:

• repeated hood slamming
• vibration
• moisture
• corrosion
• front-end impacts

can cause the original hood latch to:

• wear out
• rust
• stick
• loosen
• fail to latch securely

A failing hood latch may cause:

✔ Hood not closing properly
✔ Hood popping open unexpectedly
✔ Hood alignment issues
✔ Hood rattling while driving
✔ Difficulty opening or closing hood
✔ Safety concerns during driving

This OEM-style upper hood latch assembly is designed to restore secure hood locking performance and factory hood alignment.

Manufactured from durable corrosion-resistant automotive-grade metal, it provides reliable direct-fit installation for selected Volkswagen vehicles.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ OEM-style aftermarket replacement
✔ Restores secure hood locking operation
✔ Helps eliminate hood rattles and misalignment
✔ Durable corrosion-resistant construction
✔ Heavy-duty latch mechanism
✔ Helps restore factory hood fitment
✔ Direct-fit installation
✔ No modification required

Product Specifications

Part Type:
Upper Hood Latch Lock Catch Assembly

Material:
Corrosion-Resistant Automotive Steel

Reference OE Part Numbers:

• 1KD823480
• 1K0823480

Compatible With Selected Models

Volkswagen

• Tiguan
• Jetta
• Golf

Compatible with selected Volkswagen PQ35 platform vehicles.

Please verify OE part number before purchase.

Volkswagen OEM parts catalogs identify similar components as hood latch upper lock assemblies used across multiple VW applications.

Mechanic’s Installation Tip（欧美用户很喜欢）

Pro Tip:

Before installing a new hood latch:

• inspect hood alignment carefully
• inspect hood striker condition
• lubricate latch moving points
• verify secondary safety latch operation

Many hood closing problems are caused by worn or misaligned latch assemblies rather than damaged hoods.