As for the clutch switch, you do not have to cut the wires. I pulled the plunger switch out of the stock perch, rolled the wire and switch up and zip-tied them under the hood. Then if you ever want to re-install the stock perch, cut the zip-tie and plug the switch back into the perch.
I removed my e-brake and lever. As far the clutch switch, I removed it from the perch, wadded it up and zip tied it up under the hood. I didn't have to cut any wires or splice anything. With the plunger out, the switch thinks the clutch is pulled in. I have had it this way for about a year and...