If you remove the black plastic ducting, you will be able to reach up and undo the speedo cable from the back of the cluster, and be able to push the cluster out without resorting to hooks or steering wheel removal.

The ducting is snap fit at both ends, one at the center console air duct and the other side at the driver's side vent assembly. Just give them a little tug and it will come off at each side. With the ducting out of the way, use a flashlight to locate the brass speedo cable end and use your fingers to unthread it.