Has anyone removed the entire dash or parts of the dash of a C280?

I discovered a vacuum leak in at least one of the climate control vacuum actuators and it looks like I can't remove it without tearing out more of the dash.

The glove compartment and footwell area is removed at this point.

I may be able to access it if I remove the heating (fan?) unit above the footwell as the actuator sits above it.

If anyone can tell me how to remove this or the dash, I'd really appreciate it. I already tore the car apart from the windshield area in the engine bay trying to access it. No luck.