1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 189

The hood prop rod be hot due to may increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the prop. Pull forward on thehood propto release it from its storage Then put clip. the end of the hood prop into slot in the the underside of the hood. Before closingthe hood, be sure the all filter caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot inthe hood and return prop to the its retainer. Then just let hood down the and close it firmly. 3 187