How to remove top dash pad, '86 GT?

How to remove the top dash pad in my '86 GT? What tools are required?

I have not looked at it throughly, but I wanted to get an idea of the difficulty of the job. My search only lead to threads regarding the swap from the old dash to the newer '87-93 dashes.

I'm planning to get my top dash re-covered with my door panels.

Mike
 
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Pull the gauge cluster cover panel (3 screws underneath).
2 on each side (doors open to get to them)
2 (maybe 3) in each vent (defrost) opening and couple along the top
2 at the top of the dash blank on the pass side

Tools:

Phillips screwdriver
Phillips off-set screw driver

I think that's it. The dash pad is easy.
 
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I plan to cover the dash pad with black suede (a friend of mine had it done in his '91 Camaro, looks awesome!) and then match the upper door panel with the same black suede. In addition, I plan to install Corbeau GTS II seats in suede and then have the factory rear seats re-upholstered to match. I'm still pricing things out, if things get too expensive, I will take your advise and dye the dash pad.

Mike