took to get a new windshield put in at a local place and when i get the car back it looks nice...... but they managed to disconnect the hood release. i can pull the unlatch handle on the inside but there is no tension in the pull. any ideas on how to get it open?

 

try this

2001 Audi A4 - B5 - Stuck Hood Latch - YouTube




edit:
try this first.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...w-to-open-hood