Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the HVAC housing assembly See: HVAC Housing - Removal.
3. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (1) from the recirculation door actuator (2).
4. Carefully cut the foam seal (3) along the parting line (4) of the air inlet housing (6). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
5. Remove the five screws (5) that secure the air inlet housing to HVAC housing (7).
6. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC housing.
7. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing See: Overhaul/Disassembly.
Air Inlet Housing Installation
HOUSING-AIR INLET
1. Position the air inlet housing (6) onto the HVAC housing (7).
CAUTION: Make sure that the recirculation-air door pivot shaft is properly seated in the pivot seats located on the top of the HVAC housing.
2. Install the five screws (5) that secure the air inlet housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Inspect the foam seal (3). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
4. Connect the HVAC wire harness (1) to the recirculation door actuator (2).
5. Install the HVAC housing assembly See: HVAC Housing - Installation
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Fresh Air Inlet Housing Removal
HOUSING-FRESH AIR INLET
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation, See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The fresh air inlet housing must be removed from the vehicle for removal of the HVAC housing.
