How do you remove instrument cluster in a 85 Scirocco?

It's tricky but not hard. You first take the screws off up top; they are inside the black shroud around the cluster. You will need a very short philips screwdriver. Small hands help. Next, there are two 'umbilical' cables that need to be disconnected from underneath the actual cluster unit. They are accessed by removing the plastic tray by holder & kick panel under the steering wheel. Again it's a weird angle but they pull straight down. Finally, the 'weird part': The cluster itself will lift up, out of two pronged slots, but then it can be frustrating to actually bring it out. Try turning the steering wheel to one side, and also 'tipping' the cluster back down in the dash recess and play with different angles. You'll still be a bit tight, but once you get the right angle it will simply come right through the steering wheel.