disconnecting a/c control cables

I am removing the dash assembly and was trying to figure out the best end to disconnect the a/c vent cables. I have the dash pulled and the steering column dropped. I can see the screws holding the cable to the a/c assembly. Is this the best place to disconnect these and would the assembly go in the reverse direction? These cables always seem to haunt me during re-assembly and re-install of the dash. They must reach in right before the final push and hook these two cables to the a/c box. Is my thinking correct here. I don't want to screw anything up/
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