Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 397

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2. Remove the trim panel from the door. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 128: Removing/Installing Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut 
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3. Remove the door plug (2).  

4. Remove rear exterior handle nut (1). 

Fig. 129: Door Glass & Window Regulator 
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5. Access the window regulator through the hole in the carrier plate. Disconnect the window regulator (2) 

from the door glass (1) and support the glass. 

 

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Fig. 130: Removing/Installing Rear Door Latch Screws 
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6. Remove the three screws securing the door latch to the door shut face. 

Fig. 131: Disconnecting/Connecting Door Harness Electrical Connector From/To Body Connector 
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7. Disconnect the door harness electrical connector (1) from the body connector (2) at the B-pillar. 

 

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Fig. 132: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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8. Remove the 9 screws (3) from the carrier plate (2).  

9. Remove the electrical connector (1) from the door (4).  

10. Remove the carrier plate (2) from the door (4). 

Fig. 133: Disconnecting/Installing Inside Lock Rod 
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11. Disconnect the inside lock rod from the latch. 

NOTE:

The window regulator is not serviceable. The new carrier plate will come 
equipped with the regulator assembly installed.

NOTE:

All the lock rods are color coded to help identify the location for the 
particular lock rod.

 

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Fig. 134: Inside Lock Rod, Grommet & Carrier Plate 
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12. Disengage the grommet (2) and remove the inside lock rod (1) from carrier plate (3). 

Fig. 135: Disconnecting/Connecting Interior Handle Lock Rod 
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13. Disconnect the interior handle lock rod from the latch. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro