Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 411

FENDER - FRONT 

REMOVAL 

FENDER - FRONT 

Fig. 229: Removing/Installing Fascia Assembly 
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1. Remove the front fascia, refer to REMOVAL .  

2. Remove the front fascia support bracket (1).  

3. Remove the grille, see REMOVAL. 

1 - Fascia Support Bracket
2 - Fastener
3 - Carrier
4 - Fog Lamp Connectors
5 - Fascia
6 - Push Pins
7 - Rivet

 

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Fig. 230: Screws, Fender & Applique 
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4. Remove the two screws (1) from the fender applique (3).  

5. Use a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the fender applique (3) from the fender (2).  

6. Remove the front wheel opening flare molding, see REMOVAL. 

Fig. 231: Removing/Installing Fender 
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7. Remove the bolts and remove the fender.  

INSTALLATION 

FENDER - FRONT 

 

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Fig. 232: Removing/Installing Fender 
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1. Align the fender with adjacent body parts, install and tighten bolt (2) first then tighten bolt (1) then all 

remaining bolts (3). Tighten all bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.). Make sure there are no excessive gaps 
between the fender and the door assemblies, see SPECIFICATIONS.  

2. Install the front wheel opening flare molding, see INSTALLATION. 

Fig. 233: Screws, Fender & Applique 
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3. Align the fender applique (3) to the fender assembly (2) and apply enough hand pressure in order to make 

sure the clips are fully seated.  

4. Install the two screws (1) to the fender applique (3).  

5. Install the grille, see INSTALLATION. 

NOTE:

Follow the mandatory torque sequence when tightening the fender bolts.

 

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Fig. 234: Removing/Installing Fascia Assembly 
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6. Install the fender support bracket (1).  

7. Install the fascia assembly, refer to INSTALLATION .  

GLASS - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR 

REMOVAL 

GLASS - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR 

1. Carefully pull/pry the broken glass holder from the mirror assembly.  

2. Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors from the terminals on the mirror glass holder, if 

equipped.  

INSTALLATION 

GLASS - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR 

1 - Fascia Support Bracket
2 - Fastener
3 - Carrier
4 - Fog Lamp Connectors
5 - Fascia
6 - Push Pins
7 - Rivet

WARNING:

Always wear eye and hand protection when servicing the mirror 
assembly. Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal injury 
from broken glass.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro