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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood without using the support rod.
  2. Remove the support rod-to-radiator support bolt.
  3. Remove the support rod from the vehicle.
  4. Use a suitable tool to carefully pry the support rod retainer from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Support Rod
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