Instrument Cluster Disassembly

[Patrick-Irish]

Hey.

I am in the process of doing a pixel repair and chrome ring installation on my 2001 X5 4.4.

I looked around the forums for instructions on how to get the cluster out and disassemble it. Nothing really available, but it turns out that removing the cluster from the car is very easy - just 2 torx screws above the cluster.

Disassembling the cluster once out is another story ....

I've attached 2 pics. Does anyone know how to remove these X shaped plastic lug things ? I've tried gently turning them a few times but they're not budging. I'm wondering if these X shaped lugs and the other clips (circled to the left on the second pic) need to be manitupated and removed at the same time ? If so I'm afraid I'm about 2 hands too short ....