Changing the Temp Control Panel on a 2001 Passat
 

My temp control panel stopped working a while back. I got a used one from a junk yard and can't figure out how to get the old one out. I can access the mounting screws for the unit but the mounts are in front of the panel therefor it can't be pulled out.. Do I need to take the whole dash off or is there a simpler way?

Thanks in advance
Toby