The trick to fitting automatic clutch cables.

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Hi all, Is the a knack to fitting automatic clutch cables?

Yesterday I thought I would just take the old one out and check it over,
It took ages to get it back in the clamp over the engine side,
I ended up pushing the spring part together, but can't do that on the new one!

So whats the best way to get the cable to extend to its longest length?

It did not help that one of the bolts on the battery plate/holder has seized, so I did it all without taking the battery part out!

Has anyone replaced the clutch cable without taking the battery holder out, the new one looks like it should just clip in?

Any ideas welcome.