Can the mechanism be removed without pulling off the top lid?

I have the Whirlpool WTW4915EW1 washer and I likely broke the locking mechanism. I can push in the little plungers and the water will start filling until it tries to lock the lid, then the clicking starts. Can the mechanism be removed without pulling off the top of the washer and I have the "death clicks", would it be easier just to replace the mechanism? Still, I will need to know the best way to remove it? Please advise.