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Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement




Removal Procedure
1. Raise the hood. Safely support the hood with something other than the prop rod.
2. Remove the prop rod from the retainers. Pull the bottom of the rod toward you in order to release the rod from the bottom retainer.
3. Remove the retainers from the radiator support.




Installation Procedure
1. Install the retainers to the radiator support.
2. Install the prop rod to the retainers.
3. Remove the temporary hood support.