Pontiac 1998 Trans Sport Owner's Manual page 338

Pull forward on the hood
prop to release it
from its
storage
clip. Then put the
end of the hood prop into
the slot in the underside of
the hood.
Then go to
the
front
of the vehicle and
push up on
the
underhood release.
Lift the hood.
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.
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