Tips for removing gauge cluster?

Thanks to both of you. I’ve been ready through it alot on this page. I’ll be dropping the column, removing the speedo cable, and wiring harness. Then the screws on the face. The thing I’m concerned about is breaking little things like the washer knobs and headlight knobs. Also it looks like there is a wire coming off the IVR going down to another piece. When I replace the IVR will I just cut that wire and re attach it with the new unit?
PM @RedFish his company made the IVR's for many years. He's a wealth of information and helped me a lot.