...on the driver's side dash? I noticed that there were two (amazingly) phillips head screws. So how hard could it be? I removed the screws but the bolster seems as if it is glued in.

Is it a pressed fit and needs lots of pulling from underneath?

I need to install a largish switch and need to see if there is room for it.

What is inside the plastic gizmo under the steering shaft? Just curious. I removed its cover in case there was a fastener for the bolster.