The hood latch is stuck closed, how to open the hood?

Tiny
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
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I have a stuck hood latch, how do I open the hood?
Monday, June 5th, 2023 AT 7:07 AM

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Tiny
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I would have one person pull the release while you lift up on the hood, you might need to move the hood around a little while the latch is being opened as well. Please check out the guide to help further.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-troubleshooting-and-repairing-a-stuck-car-hood

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Monday, June 5th, 2023 AT 2:18 PM

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