Removing console and Instrument panel?

Hi I am pulling out my interior. I've gotten the screws out of the console and it is totally loose but I'm not sure how to pull it off over the shifter? I removed the set screw on the shifter ball but its still attached with a spring. Also the actual button on the top isnt gonna come off with that and it doesnt look like the console will fit over that either?

Second any suggestions on removing the instrument panel cluster I have removed the obvious screws still very secure (ie. lighter removal etc...)
Thanks Pete