Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 400

Fig. 152: Removing/Installing Interior Handle Lock Rod And Grommet 
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14. Install the interior handle lock rod into the carrier and seat the grommet. 

Fig. 153: Carrier & Interior Handle 
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15. Install the interior lock rod to the interior handle (2). Make sure the lock rod is positioned properly to the 

carrier (1). 

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 154: Disconnecting/Connecting Interior Handle Lock Rod 
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16. Connect the interior handle lock rod to the latch. 

Fig. 155: Inside Lock Rod, Grommet & Carrier Plate 
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17. Install the inside lock rod (1) to the carrier plate (3) and seat the grommet (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 156: Disconnecting/Installing Inside Lock Rod 
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18. Connect the inside lock rod to the latch. 

Fig. 157: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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19. Install the carrier plate (2) to the door (4).  

20. Install the electrical connector (1) to the door (4) and connect the electrical connector. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 158: Removing/Installing Rear Door Latch Screws 
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21. Install the screws securing the door latch to the door shut face and tighten screws to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).  

22. Install the 9 screws to the carrier plate and tighten screws to 5.5 N.m (50 in. lbs.). 

Fig. 159: Disconnecting/Connecting Door Harness Electrical Connector From/To Body Connector 
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23. Connect the door harness electrical connector (1) to the body connector (2) at the B-pillar. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro