How to Force LWAPS to Join Secondary Controller

I have an assortment of 1230, 1240, and 1250 AP's converted from autonomous to LWAP mode.  The switch that my primary 5508 WLC is connected to is being retired and I need to move the WLC to a different switch.  What is the best way to force all of the LWAPs to join the secondary5508  WLC prior to taking the primary controller offline?

Go to the primary controller > Wireless > Access Points > Global Configuration
Enter the Secondary WLC details as Back-up Primary Controller IP Address and Back-up Primary Controller name.  Don't save the config.
Go to your secondary controller and do the same process.
When the switch replacement is complete, just revert the changes.
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