Removal and refiitting of the instrument cluster is very easy. 4 screws, and a 10 minute job.
Here's a youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4rqQyN-7tc&t=45s
I replaced my old one for an R Design one. I have the old one if you fancy taking it off my hands - 2007 D5 UK version with miles.