BX owners, removing speedometer housing ?

[Bearcatrp]

My throttle bar broke. Got replacement today. Trying to get it back in place. The black housing is in the way. Has anyone remove the housing? If so, how much of a PITA is it? Had to stop as dew point is super high and sweating bad. Was hoping it would slide into place but nooooo, dam engineers had to make this complicated. Appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[Bearcatrp]

Will post some pictures. The rod has a smaller diameter to go into that round slot.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Page 6-13 of the WSM.
Doesn't look that difficult but that doesn't mean it' not a PITA.