2000 has manual trunk and frunk levers, correct?
use a very thin flathead screwdriver (slide between the frunk and trunk release levers on driver door sill) and delicately rotate white plastic lock 90 degrees. This will allow the levers to articulate and therefore open frunk (or trunk) lid. You can also pop the plugs against the driver seat in the plate and undo the screws (likely Torx or maybe Allen)to access the levers and lock mechanism.
Good luck
