Dashboard removal questions

[Themoog]

I'm in the realm of having to replace the heater blower motor in my X5 and I need to do it sooner rather than later so I just have a couple of questions..
Could I do it without disconnecting the battery but just removing the airbag fuses?
Does the centre console have to be removed also?
Do the indicator stalks have to come out?
I have swapped the FSU a few times to no avail but a swift thump to the top of tdash sometimes brings the fan back to life so I would say it's definitely failing.

I've read and watched a few videos on how to go about it but I would rather someone who has experience answer the questions.
Thanks.