Pontiac 2003 Montana Owner's Manual page 332

3. Lift the hood.
4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its
storage clip.
The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine
temperatures under the hood, so be careful
when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when
handling the hood prop.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on properly. Then follow these steps:
1. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
2. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood.
3. Return the prop to its retainer.
4. Let the hood down and close it firmly.
5. Put the end of the
hood prop into the slot
in the underside of
the hood.
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