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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 391

Fig. 83: Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut
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3. Install the rear nut (1) to the exterior handle and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).

4. Install the door plug (2) to the door.

Fig. 84: Removing/Installing Trim Panel
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5. Install the trim panel to the door. See INSTALLATION.

6. Adjust the latch. Refer to. See ADJUSTMENTS.

HANDLE - INTERIOR DOOR

NOTE:

The door glass must be in the full up position in order to access the rear
exterior handle nut. Use light and a magnetic socket on the rear nut to
prevent from dropping the nut into the door assembly.

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REMOVAL

HANDLE - INTERIOR DOOR

Fig. 85: Removing/Installing Trim Panel
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1. Remove the trim panel. See REMOVAL.

Fig. 86: Carrier & Interior Handle
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2. Remove the interior lock rod from the interior handle.

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Fig. 87: Push Pin, Handle & Spring
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3. Remove the push pin (1) from the handle.

4. Remove the spring (3) and handle (2) from the carrier.

INSTALLATION

HANDLE - INTERIOR DOOR

Fig. 88: Push Pin, Handle & Spring
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1. Install the handle (2) and spring (3) to the carrier.

2. Install the push pin (1) into the carrier, spring and the handle.

NOTE:

Make sure that the push pin is seated flush with the carrier.

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Fig. 89: Carrier & Interior Handle
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3. Install the interior lock rod to the interior handle (2). Make sure the lock rod is positioned properly to the

carrier (1).

Fig. 90: Removing/Installing Trim Panel
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4. Install the trim panel. See INSTALLATION.

HINGE - FRONT DOOR

REMOVAL

HINGE - FRONT DOOR

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