How do you guys remove speed nuts?

Those nuts behind the dash face are a pain.
Slip a butter knife between the bezel and frame, and use that to apply slight outward pressure as you unscrew the nuts.
That inboard one on the upper drivers side is really tough. Cluster must be out, and you have to drop the harness from its upper looms, and bend the outer most loom holder all the way up.
Have fun