Grrr, the blower is dead.

[Ricky Bobby]

^This. Yes the dash has to be yanked but at least you won't have to do it for another 10-15 years at least. Not the best design from BMW for sure. But I would definitely be doing the evaporator at the same time, and anything else not easily accessed.

[David.X5]

The only other big part that requires dash removal is the evaporator. Not sure I would consider that preventative maintenance, but something to consider. A leaking evaporator was why I had to pull mine. I think the other parts (heater core, expansion valve) are accessible without dash removal.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by David.X5

The only other big part that requires dash removal is the evaporator. Not sure I would consider that preventative maintenance, but something to consider. A leaking evaporator was why I had to pull mine. I think the other parts (heater core, expansion valve) are accessible without dash removal.

Not sure what the evaporator goes for in the parts pricing but yeah I'd only want to pull the dash like that once every 12 years or so, so if I had it open to do the blower motor I'd probably do the evaporator too if I was north of the 12+ years in age dept.

[David.X5]

It's not an expensive part, but requires recovery of the refrigerant and then refilling.