Argh! How do get my hood open?

[John Larson]

Dave implored:  "The center and passenger side will release, but not the
drivers side. The cable is intact, but it seems like it is just no longer
connected to the release mechanism on the drivers side. So, now what do I
do? How do I get the hood open to replace the cable? HELP!!!"

The release mechanisms are designed so they pull toward the center.  The
left "arm" moves to the right, the right one towards the left.  There is no
center catch.  The repair parts are readily available, and look like golf
tees.  Originally they were white plastic, but I've gotten brass ones as
replacement parts in the past.  You should also get the little cable clips
through which the wire passes on its path across the core support, and it
sounds like you'll be needing a new cable with it's housing.  HTH, John