Stereo, 2000 dakota

You are correct ( some what ) . The radio dash bezel extends all the way over to the driver side door. Look under the steering wheel and under the radio trim bezel and you will see philips screws all along the way on the bottom of the trim bezel. Take these out and also when you open the driver door there's one on the side of the door. When you get all of them out ( I think about 10 - 12 of these ) the trim bezel is held onto the dash with spring clips.... just pull on the edges somewhere and pull straight out.