How to Open Honda CRV Hood In Three Simple Steps

how to open honda crv hood

If you have a Honda CR V car, you might be finding it tricky to get the hood open. Unfortunately, any difficulty with the hood can waste your time when you want to carry out repairs or maintenance. So, here is how to open a Honda CRV hood in three simple steps.

How to Open a Honda CR V Hood

car hood is also called a bonnet, and it is the hinged panel that covers your Honda CR V engine panel at the front. The hood protects vital auto parts such as the engine and is easy to open whenever you want to access the parts.

If you can open your car's hood, you can perform basic maintenance and repairs. From inspecting your engine to jumpstarting batteries, the hood is one of the most important parts of your car.

The Honda CR V hood is easy to open in three steps as follows;

Step 1: Locate the Hood Release Handle Below the Dashboard

Honda CR-V hood release latch

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The Honda CR V car comes with a hood release handle below the dashboard in the driver's/lower left corner. This hood latch ensures the hood is closed at all times, and you need to use it to open the hood partially. To do so, locate the hood latch, then pull it towards yourself until you hear the hood pop open.

Step 2: Locate the Hood Release Latch In the Center of the Hood

Honda CR V hood latch between the hood and the grille

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The hood release latch is the next step to opening your Honda CR V hood. It is a safety latch that completes a lock mechanism in your vehicle, so the hood will never open as you drive. It is located in the center of the partially open hood, and you will need to locate it so the hood can come undone.

Slide your hand into the space opened in step one until you can feel the safety latch. Once you feel it, push it with your fingers to completely open the hood.

Step 3: Support the Open Hood

Now that the Honda CR V hood is open, you need to support it so you can carry out different repairs, such as oiling the engine. First, you need to find the prop rod that is carefully stored in a clamp. Then, you will mount the rod onto a hole in the hood. Luckily, an arrow embossment indicates the hole on the hood.

When you find the hole, mount one end of the prop rod into it, and that should hold the hood open as you work. However, make sure to avoid hitting your hood on other fixtures above your car. For instance, you need to be careful if you have installed a roof rack as it can dent your hood.

How to Close the Honda CR V Hood

When you've finished your repairs or maintenance, you will also need to ensure the hood is tightly closed to avoid damaging your engine and other parts.

When closing the hood, first remove the prop rod and stow it in its clamp. Then, lower the hood gently and ensure you remove your hands from the grille to prevent injury. Then, bring the hood down and apply some pressure to close it tightly.

Why Do You Need to Learn How to Open the Honda CR-V Hood?

As seen earlier, the Honda CR-V hood covers some integral parts that affect the car's performance. If not opened carefully, you could expose your hood to these and other potential damages;

  1. Loose hinges. If you are not gentle with how you open the hood, it is easy to end up with loose hinges, thus compromising the protection the hood offers.
  2. Dents on the hood. You need to learn how to gently open and close the hood to prevent scratches and dents that can affect the car's appearance.

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