1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 266

Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot the hood. in are Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps on properly. Then lift the hood to relievepressure on the hood prop. 6-10