Pulling the instrument cluster is a must when I do anything behind the dash on the driver side. Pulling any ducting helps immensely when doing the switches or even the wiper motor.
The switch plug is easier to remove, without damage, if you dismount the switch first, then pull the plug off. If you do it with the switch still mounted to the dash, you will be wrestling it for a little bit. The connectors are on tight and you have to pull straight upwards.
For removing the switch from the dash, you need to pull the knob straight off the shaft, there are no clips or anything, they are pushed on. Once the knob is off, a pair of long needle nose pliers will do the job to get to the inside nut/retainer, but a spanner wrench is best if available. Once you have the nut/retainer off the switch ring comes right off and the switch assembly can be pulled inside the dash for removal.
The same procedure for all years and models.