dashboard

Hello, I just purchased a 2003 Hummer H2. I'm starting to upgrade my interior to give it a modern look. Besides changing out seats, carpet/headliner, I've decided to tackle the instrument cluster. Nothing wrong with having analog gauges I just prefer the digital look I've been accustomed to...

On my H2 I want to remove the center dashboard plate that goes around the radio, temperature control unit, On Star controls, etc to paint it, do I have to remove the center console to remove it? Because I off the 2 long Allen key bolts, and most of it came loose, but the three 12volt...