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A socket Wrench with an extention. There are 3 bolts you can reach, through the grill. Remove the bolts and the latch will release from the body and lift with the hood. The rest is easy!!!! RL

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Q: How do you open the hood on your 1998 Ford Contour when the hood release cable breaks?
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