Quote Originally Posted by UR LOSN View Post
97/98 did not have the vent tubes.... so you were able to reach your finger in under the latch system and move the latch mechanism over to where the hood would pop. (very bottom)

on the newer models...I am not sure if you are able to get to it from the bottom of the car. or if your able to move the plastic vent tube out of the way on either side...you would be able to get to the bottom of the latch.
that could explain it (mine is an early '97)