How to Close the Hood on a Mercury Sable LS
- 1). Step to the front of the Sable. Inspect the edges of the engine compartment to determine if the model has a hood prop rod. You'll see a metal rod raised that supports the hood. Many models do not have this. Instead, the hood is automatically supported by shocks when it's lifted.
- 2). Unhook the prop rod from the top of the hood, if necessary. Support the hood with one hand while you position the prop down down and out of the way. There should be a clip near the bottom of the prop rod. Lay the side of the prop rod in this clip to secure it.
- 3). Push the hood down firmly to close it. You'll do this whether the Sable has a prop rod or not. Be sure to move your fingers out of the way as you are closing it. If you don't slam the hood down hard enough, the latch will not connect, and you'll have to try again.
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