[pcmcobra]

Same thing happened to me. Get a pickle fork or pry bar, something sturdy enough and thin enough to get under hood. Slowly and gently pry up hood, you will need to get a socket in there (use small swivel head) to remove the two bolts holding latch. Get thos out and hood will come up, dont forget, dont close it again until you replace cable.
This can be done with none to VERY minimal damage. Take your time.
Good luck...this is the reason mine is getting painted.