EASY. 2nd Gen Prius emergency hood release/open when your latch release cable is damaged.

fromm 2004 to 2009 toyota prius, if your hood latch release wire is broken, here is a way to open your hood quick. tools needed and medium size flat screw driver ti pry open a metal tab blocking access to the latch. and 1/4 inch diameter stick, metal wood , plastic is ok. over 20 inches long. follow the video. it's easy to bend the metal tab back once properly repaired. the metal is very soft.