Jammed engine lid lock

Can anyone advise how I can prise open a jammed lock on the engine lid of a1973 late bay?

Thanks,

Andy

 

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Hi , I don't know what snotty said but
I watched the same problem be fixed at techenders last year
Can't remember who fixed it but someone much cleverer than me carefully prised the rubber seal out. The one between the lock and the engine lid.
This gave enough play to move tbe lock and open the lid.

 

That's a poss. Mine was more violent

 

Thanks for the advice!