Honda ACCORD Owner's Manual page 227

If you can open the hood without
lifting the hood latch handle, or the
hood latch handle moves stiffly or
does not spring back as before, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated (see page 318
GRIP
CLIP
4-cylinder models
3.
4-cylinder models
Pull the support rod out of its clip
by holding the grip and insert the
end into the hole on the front of
the hood around the center.
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
). fender, then let it drop.
After closing the hood, make sure it
is securely latched.
Service Station Procedures
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Lift the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lift it
up the rest of the way and hold it
up.
To close the hood, lower it to about a
foot (30 cm) above the fender, then
press down firmly with your hands.
After closing the hood, make sure it
is securely latched.
Before Driving
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