You're aware of the very small aluminum slug that the hood latch end under the dash attaches to the cable. The slug, the spring loaded release and the handle are all in perfect condition. But about a 1/4 inch along the cable from the slug to the black plastic outer coating is where the cable just snapped. It was unfrayed on both ends at the point where it snapped. The replacement part isn't that pricey so I ordered a new one,easier to deal with.
The new cable kit comes with the additional connection cable from the slider joint under the hood to the first drivers side latch.
The 3 torx look easy enough to remove, but the latch is beneath a steel flat top rail and I don't see how it slides out. And it has to connect the cables from the hood latch system and the secondary latch. Does the secondary passenger latch have to be removed as well?
It might not be worth the hassle.

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X5 3.0 AUTO -2001 - 238,000 miles