HONDA 2005 Element - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 127)

Pull the support rod out of its clip
and insert the end into the hole in
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. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
to release it. Lift up 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.
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To Close the Hood:
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
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LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
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