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How to Open your Car Hood Video
Opening your vehicles hood is a relatively simple task that can
be done in a few minutes with no tools required. Always wear protective
gloves and eyewear before you begin. The latch used to open your hood is usually
located in the passenger compartment on the drivers side, under the dash or
built right into the dash. Once the interior hood latch has been released, you
will have to activate the secondary latch under the front of the hood before it
will open completely. This
secondary latch is a safety device so that if the hood is accidentally released
while driving the hood doesn't open completely and cause vision obstruction. You
need to manually release the secondary latch by depressing the hood slightly and
releasing the safety mechanism before you can lift the hood. Always make sure
the hood is properly secured by using the prop rod or helper springs before
removing your grip. When closing your hood, make sure to completely close the
hood and pull up on it to confirm that it was properly closed.
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