With KE its easier from underneath as you say there is no room from the top. With EFi its easy to get to as everything is.

If you use the top edge of the front gearbox mount with a crow bar it is just enough to engage the clutch a little to be able to put the cable on.

Remove a boost pipe etc.. to gain access if needed.

Not that much of an issue mate once you figure out where to lever from.

Regards
Jano