Hood is stuck! Need photo of hood lock

[riz]

Hi Guys,

This is my first post to MercedesShop , I've been a regular member some of the other ML boards. Anyway, I need help from my MB brethren.

Basically, the hood is stuck. The hood safety release in the grill is fine, and the cabin latch is fine. However, i believe the metal cable with the cabin latch pulls got disconnected/broken where it unlocks the hood inside!

So, I have a request. Could someone near their ML and with a digital camera handy, please take a photo of what the lock looks like?

I managed to get most of the grill elements off (it is still on), and upon inspecting in front/above the radiator it looks like the "bottom" plastic cover of where the locking mechanism is has come loose. I will get the part number and post to make sure it is that part.

Anyway, I think a couple of photos of the area will help me in possibly trying to get this open using a wire coat hanger.

Thanks!
riz