Got it opened. took a metal chopstick and pushed on the release at the front of the hood. Never knew it was that easy to open.

So if i cant see the cable, the best would be to just cut off the plastic casing of it until i can get to it? since if i get a new cable with handle, it'll replace it.. right?

2004 SVTF

My hood release lever from the inside of the car came out. I read that due to cold weather, the cable snaps. Anyone know alternative way to open the hood? battery also died.. fml.