To close the hood:
Remove the prop rod from the slotted hole in the hood.
1.
Place the rod in its retaining clip and close the hood with
enough force to make it latch. Be sure to oil the hood latch
every six months to maintain smooth operation.
Try to lift the hood after closing it to be sure it is securely
2.
latched.
Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter SFI, V-6 engine or an optional 3.8
liter SFI, V-6 engine. The following illustrations show diagrams
of your engine and where you can find items you should
service regularly.
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