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For future reference, spray some WD40 or some other similar stuff. Then, simultaneously, pull the cable out and use a flat screwdriver to release those 4 white plastic fasteners (second photo). Be careful cause they easily break.
I personally just crawl underneath & remove it from the transmission itself. Much stronger part to be messing with. Just mark it before removing it for any alignment issues later on.