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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the hood prop rod to the body.

    Ensure that the anti-rotation tab is located into the upper hole.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolt to the hood prop rod base.

    Tighten  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT  in Engine Cooling.
  4. Install the stow hood prop rod to the hold down retainer.
  5. Close the hood.
    Fig 1: Positioning Hood Prop Rod To Body
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