OK so I couldn’t find an emergency release in the passenger side front fender well. I am not sure if the earlier 996’s have one or not.
I pulled out the handle mechanism out and removed the end of the cable. I pulled on it with pliers and had someone at the hood. Still no luck.
I’m going to remove the drivers side tire and fender well to see if I can reach the latch that way. If I can get it open, I’ll put on a new cable and latch.
I’m still open to hearing from anyone else with ideas. All I can find is instructions for the electric latch, not cable. Stay tuned, more to come.