Body - Interior & Exterior: Hood: Rod-Prop: Removal

Fig 1: Prop Rod

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Remove the blind rivet (1) that secures the hood prop rod (2) pivot bracket to the right side of the headlamp mounting crossmember (3).
3. Disengage the prop rod from the rod clip (4) on the left side of the headlamp mounting crossmember.
4. Remove the hood prop rod from the vehicle.