To Open the Hood

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  1. Apply the parking brakes.
  2. Release both hood hold-down latches by pulling the ends outward. See Fig.Hood Hold-Down Latch.

    Hood Hold-Down Latch

    1. Fender

    2. Latch Hook

    3. Latch Handle

    4. Half-Fender

  3. Standing in front of the hood, raise the rear of the hood upward until it reaches the over-center position (45 degrees from vertical). Then slowly bring it to a stop.

    Caution: Do not let the hood free-fall to the full-open position. To do so could cause damage to the hood or hood straps.

Parent topic: Hood Opening and Closing