I use a pair dykes(no pun intended) to get In between the spring and bracket. Then use the dykes to push/pry the spring away from the bracket. Then slip in a pair of long needle nose for leverage and push the spring until is passes the end of the plastic. Once you get the spring past the plastic you can hold it there with the dykes slightly clamping onto the cable. Then use the needle nose pliers to push in the 2 tabs and wiggle it out of the bracket.