2002 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 270

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood. Return the prop to its retainer. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-10