<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike E:
Na, just cram your fingers in the sockets. It'll be fine.
--yes, disconnect the battery.

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And move the shifter into 1st/2nd before you disconnect the battery. It will make things a lot easier.