I have two broken control cables on subject system.  Access to this area
is limited, to say the least.  So far, I have only tried working on it
through the ash tray hole, the radio hole and I've also removed the
heater control fascia panel as well (breaking several levers, etc in the
process).  I have been told that the big plastic housing that covers
that whole area (below the radio) pulls off.  But I have pulled on it
pretty hard and it did not budge.  Before I break MORE plastic, can
anyone tell me if this does indeed just pull off or is there a trick to
it?  Also, if I succeed in removing it, will I have better access to the
cables and the actuators that they attach to?

Thanks for any comments/suggestions.

Mike V.
'84 GL
'87 Westy (you'll be hearing about that one...)
Lehigh Valley, PA