What is the secret to removing the fitting for the emergency brake cable that goes through the floorpan? It looks like you need to collapse the prongs on the inside and push through, but I can't seem to get it and don't want to force it. Thanks in advance.

Use a small screw-drive hose clamp.

Works for me.

William,
Great tip, I have fought that darn thing on many cars for years.

Thanks