Charger V8-5.7L (2008)
5. On LHD models, remove the blend door actuator (1) from the driver side of the HVAC air distribution housing (2) See: Air Door/Air Door
Actuator / Motor/Service and Repair/Blend Door Actuator - Removal.
6. Remove the two screws (8) that secure the flange (7) to the front of the HVAC housing near the dash panel and remove the flange.
7. Remove the screw (5) that secures the heater core retaining bracket (3) to the driver side of the HVAC air distribution housing and remove the
bracket.
8. Disengage the heater core tubes (6) from the HVAC housing and carefully pull the heater core (4) straight out of the side of the air distribution
housing.
9. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the air distribution housing (2) to the rear of the HVAC housing (3).
10. Tilt the top of the air distribution housing rearward to disconnect the distribution housing from the tab-and-slot type retainers located at the bottom
of the housing.
11. Disconnect the air distribution housing from rear floor distribution ducts.
12. Remove the air distribution housing from the vehicle.
13. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing See: Overhaul/Disassembly.
Air Distribution Housing Installation
HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION
WARNING: The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the heater core. The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened
or removed from the heater core. Failure to follow this warning could result in a coolant leak and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the mode-air and blend-air
doors.
1. Position the air distribution housing (1) into the vehicle.
2. Install the air distribution housing onto the rear of the HVAC housing (2) by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the distribution housing into the
slots located on the bottom of the HVAC housing and tipping the distribution housing forward until it is properly aligned with the HVAC housing.
3. Connect the floor distribution ducts to the air distribution housing.