yup, sure is. The dash can't come out without dropping the column. I was able to leave the steering wheel on that way as well, but even with it off the dash still wouldn't be able to clear the combo switch w/out dropping it. All it was is two 13-14mm bolts.
RYan

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83 300SD.......sold
96 integra SE....sold
99 a4 quattro....sold
2001 IS300.......sold
2002 330i.........current.
2004 highlander limited....current.