Charger V8-5.7L (2008)
1. If removed, install the foam seal (2) over the tapping block of the A/C evaporator (1). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
2. Install the A/C evaporator into the lower half of the HVAC housing (3). Make sure that the evaporator drain within the HVAC housing is clean
and unrestricted and that the insulator around the A/C evaporator is properly installed.
3. Install the upper half of the HVAC housing (3) onto the lower half of the HVAC housing (4).
4. Install the screws (2) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lbs.).
5. Install the HVAC wiring harness (1). Make sure the harness is routed through all wiring retainers.
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the evaporator tube fittings and all of the expansion valve ports.
7. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the evaporator tube fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they
are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
8. Install the A/C expansion valve (2) onto the evaporator tube tapping block located within the foam seal (3).
9. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve to the evaporator tube tapping block. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).
