Pic. 1.34. Hood release lever
To unlock the hood lock, pull the handle located to the left of the steering column (pic. 1.34). The vehicle must be stationary.
Pic. 1.35. Hood latch latch
Pull the latch to the right and raise the hood (pic. 1.35).
Pic. 1.36. Hood strut mount: 1 - overlay; 2 - rack; 3 - holder
Grasp the pad on the thrust column with your hand and release the column from the holder. Insert the top end of the strut into the slot indicated by the arrow to secure the hood in the raised position (pic. 1.36).
Before closing the hood, inspect the engine compartment and check that all fillers are covered with caps and any foreign objects (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) were removed from the engine bay.
While holding the hood up, lower the strut and secure it to the holder. Before closing the hood, check that the stop post is locked in the holder.
Close the hood so that the lock is securely locked.