Removing and replacing helm and cable

[dave8311]

My 1990 V20 Cuddy doesn't have the glove box below the steering wheel.

I need to replace the helm and cable, so how do I get that out?

After looking at it for several days it seems I have to remove the console. Those screws at the edge of the windshield don't look like they will come out with the windshield in place.

Or, cut a hatch sized hole inside the cuddy, then replace with a hatch when done.

Neither of those seem like a good solution. Am I missing an obvious solution?