Magnum V8-5.7L (2008)
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 personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
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
NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
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
