Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016 Service Manual page 230

2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondary release
handle. The handle is under
the front edge of the hood near
the center. Push the handle to
the right and at the same time
raise the hood.
3. After the hood is slightly lifted,
it will continue to open to the
full position. Before closing the
hood, be sure all the filler caps
are on properly. Lower the
hood until the lifting force of the
strut is reduced, then release
the hood to latch fully. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.
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