Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Open and support the hood.



2. Remove the hood hold-open rod from the retainer clip (1).
3. Use a small, flat-bladed tool to remove the retainer clip (1) from the radiator support.
4. Remove the hood hold-open rod (2) from the radiator support.
5. Remove the hood hold-open rod bushing from the radiator support by pulling outward.

1. Position the hood hold-open rod bushing to the radiator support. Press in until fully seated.
2. Push the hood hold-open rod (2) into the bushing.
3. Install the retainer clip (1) to the radiator support. Press in until fully seated.
4. Position the hood hold-open rod (2) in the retainer clip (1).
5. Remove the hood support from the hood.
6. Close the hood.