Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 243

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Lift
the hood,
release the hood prop rod from its retainer
and put the hood prop rod into the slot in the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop rod. Remove the hood prop rod from the slot
in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just
let the
hood down and close it firmly.
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