check out this pic. There is the white part at the bottom that takes some work to get out. I push the dash down to get one side out and the just pull. Just be careful you don't scratch up the dash. I have tons of pics if you need them. Just let me know.
I know you said you took the paneling off. Did you take gas and temp cover off as well? There is a screw behind there you have to take the face cover off to get to.
Hope this helps.
Andy