You can try disconnecting the cables from inside under the console to free up some slack so you can connect the wheel end first. Then reconnect the cables inside the jeep by pulling the cable connector back far enough so you can re-connect the cables. I recently installed new custom axles and had to order new custom ebrake cables from Control Cables. I took some photos during my project and I've included a photo of the stock setup inside a 2012 JK (pay no attention to the tape measure). This gives you an idea where to disconnect the two cables that route to each wheel - it's the shiny bracket under the tip of the tape measure.
If you go this route, after you disconnect the two cables, you will be left with the the one cable connected to the bracket and it will want to retract under the parking brake handle mechanism. Use a long enough skinny screw driver or punch to hold the cable in place by placing it sideways so that stops by hitting the two outside metal braces/brackets shown the photo. I probably did not explain this very well but hopefully you get the idea. The photo does not show how the two cables disconnect, but there are slots underneath the shiny bracket where they slip out.
Taking apart the center console is not hard - just a few bolts and some wires that need to be disconnected under the passenger seat (at least for my jeep anyway).
