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How can I open the Pontiac Grand Prix SE hood?

I just snagged an old Pontiac Grand Prix SE from the salvage yard and it was a steal! I want to teach myself how to work on cars and this seemed like a perfect project car. First things first, how can I open the Pontiac Grand Prix SE hood to get started?

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Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A
Pontiac Grand Prix SE
is a great project car and it will be so cool when it’s done. So let’s get you under that hood! Just follow these steps:
  • Pull the primary hood release. You will find it to the left of the petals near the driver side door panel
  • After pulling the hood release, the hood will pop up, and stay slightly raised
  • Go to the front of the
    Pontiac
    and push the safety catch to the right. It is very small on this model, so you will need to feel around for it with your hand
  • Then push the hood up with one hand and use the other to secure it with the hood strut if this model doesn’t have automatic struts
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