Open engine hood, move to upright position and close - AR88.40-P-1000Q

MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Open Engine Hood

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	Opening
	Risk of injury  to fingers being jammed or squeezed  when removing and installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Pull lever (1) in driver's footwell to release engine hood
2	Press handle (2) on engine hood and move engine hood to normal position (3a).
	Moving to upright position
3	Push red button and move engine hood to vertical position (3b).	Red button should engage completely. Until red button arrests on upper tube of gas pressure strut.
	Closing
4	Lift engine hood slightly. Press red button and lower engine hood to normal position (3a) until button catches	Damage hazard:  Red button must be pressed. Until red button arrests.
5	Close engine hood	After closing, check engine hook lock for proper function.