I am reposting this question as I was unable to apply the suggestions sent in response to the last post.
What is the proper way to get at the instruments in order to replace lamps in a 1978 bug Cabriolet? There is a steel panel in the front luggage compartment behind the dash but it is held in with a strong sealant of some sort. It seems quite different from my old 1956 bug with no obvious way of getting at the instruments from the luggage compartment. One of the lamps in the clock seems to be out as well.