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Hood Prop Rod Retainer

Exterior Body Panels

Holds the hood prop rod in place when not in use.

The hood prop rod retainer secures the hood prop rod when the hood is closed, preventing it from moving around and becoming damaged during vehicle operation.

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Typical part cost
$5–$20🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Hood Prop Rod Retainer is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Hood prop rod not staying secured
Prop rod loose
Hood prop rod rattling

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Hood Prop Rod Retainer(s)

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Inspect Hood Prop Rod Retainer(s)

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