Joe85STi

I just replaced timing belt and everything went great except somewhere along the way I managed to bend the cable to the hood release and now I can't get the hood open. Called audi and they said I would either have to get at it through the bottom of the car or take the grill off. I think the grill option is going to be the way to go but not sure how to get it off without breaking it. If anybody has experience with this, some insite would be great. It's a 2001 A6 2.7t. Thanks!