Wood glue is a miracle worker at keeping dowels secure and furniture stable, but it can also complicate mistakes. We completely understand and will work with you to get your unit assembled! Gently pull the panel off. If there are multiple dowels in the same board, work on detaching one at a time, so that the angle of one does not harm another at the opposite end. If all goes well, there will be no further damage and you can go on your merry way with assembly. Many factors affect the successful removal of glued dowels: the length of time and dryness are at the forefront, as well as temperature and humidity.