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Installation Procedure

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  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.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Hold-Open Rod
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