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

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
120,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KINGJD123
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I have a stuck hood latch, how do i open the hood?
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Jun 5, 2023 at 7:07 AM
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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.

Jun 5, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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