I think given the level of questions being asked you are best off visiting your local bike shop to get this resolved.
Probably the best bet. At least the connectors are on there so should be a quick job.
I just have a horrible vision of gear cables being connected to brake hoses and vice versa.
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I think given the level of questions being asked you are best off visiting your local bike shop to get this resolved.