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Re: Is Mercedes keeping owner from opening the hood?
Posted to Industry Issues Forum on 9/27/2026

Is it happening? Probably.

Quite frankly I would prefer that over the Fisker approach. Pry trim pieces out of the grill, use a magnetic socket to take the hood bolts out (magnetic so you don't drop them), and then open the hood. Don't hit your head on the kn... Login to read more.