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Opening Engine Hood, Moving To Upright Position And Closing - AR88.40-P-1000V

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MODEL 171.4, 172.4 

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Shown on model 171.4 

  Open     
  Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Pull lever (2) to release engine hood (1)    
2 Press locking lever (3) upward and open engine hood (1)    
  Move to upright position     
3 Push engine hood (1) upward at center (arrow) beyond dead center position of engine hood hinges and move to upright position IMPORTANT The engine hood (1) is moved and held in the vertical position by the spring force of the gas pressure struts.  
  Close     
4 Press engine hood (1) down in center (arrow) and lock    
5 Ensure that engine hood locks (1) properly