A 2002 is a first gen Navigator
I have a second gen Navigator.
The secondary hood release has a yellow handle on the passenger's side. It is somewhat visible when the hood release is pulled inside the vehicle.
That yellow handle is connected to a flat piece of metal that goes to the hood latch in the center front position of the hood.
If the metal slide is disconnected from the latch, one would need to be able to slide something very sturdy to engage the end of the hood release.
I should be able to post a picture, should that help.
Coming from under the vehicle may be problematic. A lot of plastic would need to be removed.
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