Honda 2003 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 160

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 220
SUPPORT ROD
).
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip
by holding the grip and insert the
end into the hole on the front left
side of the hood.
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.
Service Station Procedures
After closing the hood, make sure it
is securely latched.
GRIP
CLIP
CONTINUED
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