Prop Rod: Removal

Release hood latch and open hood.
CAUTION: Do not place prop-rod or substitute against outer hood panel, damage to exterior finish will result.
Prop hood open using a length of wooden dowel rod, ex (Broomstick).
Disengage prop-rod from retainer attaching prop-rod to radiator closure panel. See Fig 1.
Remove prop-rod from vehicle.

Fig 1: Hood Prop Rod

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL

2 - HOOD PROP-ROD

3 - CLIP

4 - RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER

5 - RETAINER