Ford Galaxy bonnet cable snapped how to open bonnet

How do I open the bonnet of a Ford Galaxy when the release cable is broken?




Optional Information
Year: 2000
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxy
Engine: 2.3 Zetec

Already Tried:
Broken and removed grille to try to access bonnet catch





The bonnet catch on these is pretty awkward to get at as its shrouded - for security which doesn't make life easy when you have a genuine need to get in it...

If you really cannot get at through the grill - then the next way is up from underneath... you can either have it at a garage on a ramp which makes life easier - or get the front raised on ramps or even on a kerb....

Then you need to work up from the underneath - which granted is not easy because of the radiator etc - but you are aiming to get a grip of the whole cable if you can- the outer sheath etc and give the whole cable a pull in the normal direction of its pull to unlatch the lock ...

If the cable is broken at the latch ... you need to use a ling tool to latch on to the catch where the cable attaches - and lever it over to unlock / latch it -

Once you release the main latch , it will open as normal on the secondary catch...

As I say, its very awkward , time consuming and takes patience but can be done that way ....

also my battery is flat and i can't get to it. anybody know if i can charge from inside somehow?
i have connected a battery charger to a cig lighter socket but this seems to not work. i also connected a power pack to the cig lighter socket this has not worked. any ideas please help.

I think it will be a good idea to get someone who has a bit of knowledge about motor vehicles to take a look for you as it really isnt a good idea to start attaching battery chargers to cigar lighter sockets