Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 975

Fig. 31: Disengaging Wiper Arm from Pivot Shaft
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4. If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal puller (3) to disengage the wiper arm (1) from the pivot shaft

(2).

5. Remove the front wiper arm pivot end from the pivot shaft.

REAR WIPER ARM

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Fig. 32: Rear Wiper Arm Components
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1. Unsnap and swing the molded plastic nut cover off of the pivot end of the wiper arm (4).

2. Remove the nut (5) that secures the wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft (1).

3. Use a slight rocking action to disengage the rear wiper arm pivot end from the output shaft and remove

the wiper arm.

INSTALLATION

FRONT WIPER ARM

CAUTION: The use of a battery terminal puller when removing the rear wiper

arm is NOT recommended as this may damage the rear wiper arm.

NOTE:

Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to
install the front wiper arms. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
move the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob to its OFF position. If
the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then turn the ignition switch
back to the OFF position. The front wiper motor is now in its park position.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 33: Identifying Front Wiper Arms, Plastic Nut Cap, Nut & Wiper Alignment Lines
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1. The front wiper arms (1) must be indexed to the pivot shafts with the front wiper motor in the park

position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts (4) so that
the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the wiper alignment lines (5) located near the lower margin of
the windshield glass.

2. Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring

tension on the pivot end and push the pivot end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot
shaft.

3. Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18

ft. lbs.).

4. Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the front wipers OFF, then check for the

correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.

5. Reinstall the plastic nut cap (2) onto the wiper arm pivot nut.

REAR WIPER ARM

NOTE:

Be certain that the rear wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to
install the rear wiper arm. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move
the rear wiper switch to its OFF position. If the wiper motor output shaft moves,
wait until it stops moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF
position. The wiper motor is now in its park position.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Fig. 34: Rear Wiper Arm Components
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1. The rear wiper arm (4) must be indexed to the rear wiper motor output shaft with the motor in the park

position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot end onto the output shaft so that the tip of
the wiper blade is aligned with the upper edge of the lower liftgate glass blackout area (3).

2. With the rear wiper arm properly indexed, push the tapered mounting hole on the pivot end of the wiper

arm down over the output shaft.

3. Install and tighten the nut (5) that secures the rear wiper arm to the output shaft. Tighten the nut to 12

N.m (9 ft. lbs.).

4. Fold and snap the molded plastic nut cover over the nut on the pivot end of the rear wiper arm.

5. Wet the lift glass and operate the rear wiper. Turn the rear wiper switch to the OFF position, then check

for correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.

WIPER BLADE

DESCRIPTION

FRONT WIPER BLADE

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