GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To open the hood, do the following:


    Object Number: 1202357  Size: A1
  1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.

  2. Object Number: 1202358  Size: A3

    Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release lever under the front center of the hood.


    Object Number: 1202359  Size: B3
  3. Push the lever to the left as you lift up the hood.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

To open the hood, do the following:


  1. Object Number: 1252345  Size: A1

    Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.


  2. Object Number: 1252357  Size: B3
  3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever up.
  4. The secondary hood release lever is located under the front center of the hood.


    Object Number: 1252365  Size: B3
  5. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer located on the underside of the hood.

  6. Object Number: 1252360  Size: B3
  7. Place the hood prop into the slot on the inner fender.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the inner fender and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 12 inches (30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.

To open the hood, do the following:


  1. Object Number: 1332397  Size: A2

    Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.


  2. Object Number: 1252357  Size: B3
  3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release lever. The secondary hood release lever is located under the front center of the hood.

  4. Object Number: 1361634  Size: A2
  5. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot in the hood.

  6. Object Number: 1361635  Size: B1
  7. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 12 inches (30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.