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Prop Rod: Removal

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  1. Release hood latch and open hood.
    CAUTION: Do not place prop-rod or substitute against outer hood panel, damage to exterior finish will result.
  2. Prop hood open using a length of wooden dowel rod, ex (Broomstick).
  3. Disengage prop-rod from retainer attaching prop-rod to radiator closure panel. See Fig 1.
  4. Remove prop-rod from vehicle.
Fig 1: Hood Prop Rod
GC0031440Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL
2 - HOOD PROP-ROD
3 - CLIP
4 - RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER
5 - RETAINER