HONDA 2005 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 165)

Lift the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lift it
up the rest of the way and hold it
up.
Reach in between the hood and
the front grille with your finger.
The hood latch handle is above
and to the left of the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lift the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
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. Make
sure it is securely latched. To close the hood, lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then press down firmly with
your hands. Make sure it is securely
latched.
Pull the support rod out of its clip
by holding the grip, and insert the
end into the designated hole in the
hood.
3. 2. 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
Service Station Procedures
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GRIP
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4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
LATCH
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