:cryingI have a serious, and self made problem with my 97 Rav4. The hood latch broke. I got another one and replaced it. I failed to test it before I shut the hood. It seems I did not install the release cable correctly and now I can't open the hood. I have tried removing the plastic shields and tried to reach up underneath it but could not locate the release mechanism. I removed the grill and tried to get at it that way without any luck.
Is there anyway I can get the hood open without cutting a hole in the hood...and will that work? If so, where should I make the cut. I can always put some sort of air scoop on the hood to cover the hole.