How can you open the engine lid when the cable is broken
and/or stuck??

This is on the parts car, I don't care about
the lid but I would like to not damage the grill if possible.

Garold

PS how about a smiley using a sawzall???

cut around the lock from the rear trunk. then the lid should come open with the lock still attached to it ...

Andy

Drill out the bolts holding the latch mechanism to the trunk partition. You can access the bolts from the trunk side. Everyone owns a drill. Then clip the wire retaining the latch pull cable. Sounds easy
Peter

You also might be able to trip the lock from the top with a thin screwdriver. You have to come in from an angle to catch the lock dogs and push them open.

Pop out the plastic cup and feel around?

what if you just cut the bolt that goes into the latch.

1.Jack up the car
2. Pull the engine out.
3. Fix the latch

Take the seats and back pad out.
Cut a 18 inch hole in the fire wall.
Crawl in and fix the latch.

For any of the above, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!!
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