Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 440

Fig. 406: Removing/Installing Sun Visor 
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1. If equipped, connect the illuminated vanity mirror wire harness connector.  

2. Position the sun visor (2) to the headliner/roof (1) and install the screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 

in. lbs.).  

LIFT GATE 

BUMPER - LIFTGATE 

REMOVAL 

BUMPER - LIFTGATE 

 

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Fig. 407: Lift Gate Bumper 
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1. Open the lift gate.  

2. Remove the screws (2) and bumper (1) from the body.  

INSTALLATION 

BUMPER - LIFTGATE 

Fig. 408: Lift Gate Bumper 
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1. Install the bumper (1) and screws (2) to the body and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).  

NOTE:

Make sure the bumper is properly oriented with printed arrows pointing 
inboard.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

2. Close the lift gate.  

HANDLE - EXTERIOR 

REMOVAL 

HANDLE - EXTERIOR 

Fig. 409: Liftgate Trim Panel 
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1. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3).  

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel 

(3).  

3. Lift the trim panel (3) from the lift gate (1). 

Fig. 410: Latch Cable 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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4. Disconnect the latch cable (1) from the lift gate handle (2). 

Fig. 411: Exterior Lift Gate Handle 
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5. Remove the two nuts (4).  

6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).  

7. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the exterior lift gate handle (1) from the lift gate (3).  

INSTALLATION 

HANDLE - EXTERIOR 

Fig. 412: Exterior Lift Gate Handle 
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1. Install the exterior lift gate handle (1) to the lift gate (3). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro