Jeep 2005 Wrangler - Manual (Page 60)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.
Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You may
have to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support.
Hood Latch Location
Hood Latch
60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE