GMC 2004 Savana Van Owner's Manual page 257

4. Release the hood
prop from its retainer
and put the hood
prop into the slot in the
hood hinge on the
driver's side.
If your vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will
automatically come on and stay on until the hood is
closed.
Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are
on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on
the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the
slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. then
let the hood down and close it firmly.
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