Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
10. Engage the wiper motor (5) to the bracket (4) located on the strut support (2).
11. Position the strut support to the driver side strut tower and loosely install the two bolts (1) that secure the support to the tower.
12. Tighten all four bolts that secure the strut support to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the cowl top panel onto the dash panel, See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Panel Cover -
Installation.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
HVAC Housing - Removal
HOUSING-HVAC ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The HVAC housing must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled for service of the A/C evaporator.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
2. Drain the engine cooling system See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the fresh air inlet housing from the dash panel See: HVAC Housing - Removal.
5. Disconnect the A/C liquid line and the A/C suction line from the A/C evaporatorSee: Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Liquid Line -
Removal.
6. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core tubes.
7. Remove the three nuts (1 and 3) that secure the HVAC housing to the engine compartment side of the dash panel (2).
