98 civic trim question

My interior is all stock, so i was going to paint the trim around the instument panel, but i am having trouble trying to get it off. I have taken out the cup holders and have access to the underside of the instrument panel but am know lost on what goes to what...

I hopw someone knows what i am talking about, I'm no good at trying to explain things.

which panel? around the gauge or radio?

dont paint it....i've yet to see a good painted interior...ur just adding to the rice paties, and if u want diffrent...get an accent kit, or si stuff