So I want to do some work on my car this weekend, as my fuel filters need replacing. So I go to pull my hood opener cable, and it doesn't open. It's been a little finicky as of late, so I pull it, and still, nothing.

I get some pliers/channel locks to pull it (because some people said on this website that pliers or vise grips and a LOT of pulling will open a stuck hood cable) and the cable bent oddly to the right.

F**k!

Help!

I want to open my hood, I don't want to destroy my grill.

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2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition, "Tiffany," - Black/Black Cloth - 75K miles, Jetta #6; my faithful, turbocharged, BBS-adorned sled

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