Brakes Rear End Removal, E-brake Question

I have two fox mustang 5.0's right now, i'm taking a 3.73 drum to drum rear end and swapping into my Notch that has a 3.08. I have everything removed accept the e-brake line that goes into the drum.

My question is, what's the easiest way to remove the e-brake cable? Do I really need to take apart the springs and shoes to get in there or am I missing an easier solution?

Thanks in advance. I'm not converting to disc for a long time so you can save that comment.

It was the last thing still attached to the rear end last night when I called it a night. I didn't really want to have to go through the process of tearing the drum brakes apart to release it if there was another faster option. Sucks because I have to do it on the rear end for the Notch too. I guess i'll be pretty good with drums by the time this is over.

Do I need to release the cable at the e-brake handle to relieve tension?

Thanks @88LX5.Oh