I would like to suggest this as a "Sticky" since there's not much good information to be found on the subject of Instrument Cluster Removal. I can confirm this is the correct process.

1) First adjust the steering wheel tilt to the lowest possible position. Remove the dash-colored plastic trim just below the cluster to expose two screws that hold the bottom of the cluster to the dashboard. Remove those two screws.

2) Remove the lower kick panels (one plastic, one metal) to expose the wiring at the base of the steering column. Disconnect the Gear Indicator Cable from the side of the steering column, then carefully remove the end of the cable loop from the gearshift lever nub.

3) Insert a plastic screwdriver or plastic interior panel tool into the space just above the top of the cluster and the bottom of the upper dash hood and GENTLY pry the top of the cluster out.

4) Work the cluster back-and-forth until you expose the wiring connector at the top right corner. Unplug the wiring connector.

5) Gently continue to work the cluster back-and-forth making sure the Gear Indicator Cable is not hung up on the under dash wiring as you remove the cluster assembly.

That's it. Once you have the cluster out you can perform repairs as necessary. Search this Forum for additional information on performing Cluster repairs once you have it removed, and good luck.