What else do I replace when I change my dash?

[Sputnik]

As title says I'm replacing my dashboard and I wanted to know what other parts do I replace while I'm in there?

Any cabin filters or seals I should be aware of?

Tell what you know guys!

[archie]

Iwantspeed is a king at this. Pm him on what gaskets need replacing.

[K1CKBAC]

I know there is a foam gasket that's at the center of the HVAC box. It will probably fall apart if you look at it bad.

[Cronopoulos]

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=158804

[agent]

Definitely the foam blower gasket. Other than that, if you're really OCD you might want to replace the plastic ties that hold/support the various wires and harnesses since they WILL break when you try to undo them (if they haven't already).

[Jozi]

I had the same post up on another forum, here's what was suggested:

* New foam seal on top of the heater matrix assembly
* New new matrix
* Any/all bulbs
* Clutch Master cylinder - if you have the pedal box out
* Tidy any wiring
* Make sure that the heater fan is lubricated properly - can cook heater resistors + replace this while your at it if your fan only works at certain speeds.

Thats all I got so far. I managed to get the dash out while keeping all straps intact, carefully undoing them worked for me, the zip ties didn't survive :p

Labelling where everything goes might also help when putting it all back in, although there are a few good tutorials floating around which should help.

[BMWManiac]

What about the heater core itself? You wouldn't have to worry about it for another 20 years