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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 431895  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the hood hold-open rod (1) from the retaining clips (2).

  3. Object Number: 431897  Size: SH
  4. Rotate the hold-open rod (1) from the normal rest position 90 degrees counterclockwise.
  5. Pull forward and remove the hold-open rod (1) from the pivot clip (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 431897  Size: SH
  1. Install the hold-open rod (1) to the pivot clip (2).
  2. Push in and rotate the rod (1) 90 degrees clockwise.

  3. Object Number: 431895  Size: SH
  4. Install the hold-open rod (1) into the retaining clips (2).
  5. Lower the hood.