1969 Mustang - Dash Pad Removal

I'm refreshing my bulbs, diffusers, CV regulator and circuit board in the cluster today. I went to remove the dash pad - which is a simple process; however, the pad is stuck firmly against the windshield. I know I have all the screws removed and I'm assuming that someone may have glued the edge somehow or its purely friction. I've given it a good solid tug but I'm afraid any more will cause damage.

My question: Do I need to completely remove the dash pad to remove the cluster? The pad is loose enough that it lifts and I may have the required clearance. I just want to make sure that I'm not overlooking something else and that I really need to pull the pad out.
 
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Never mind... after some very uncomfortable tugging it "peeled" loose in piece. It must have been years of whatever sticking at the windshields edge. I swear I thought I was going to see my dash pad split in half. All is good...