I unplugged and removed the cable 1st. It wasn't easy with my fat fingers, but possible. I'm not sure if there is enough length in the cable or wires to do so, but maybe. Sometimes I do things the hard way due to lack of knowledge or experience.

1962 Fleetside 4spd 235 w/O.D. posi 3:90
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1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD 2.2 5sp
2013 Ram Tradesman C/V
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