Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 70

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5. Drain the cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).

6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

7. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors (2) (Refer to REMOVAL ).

Fig. 8: Removing Starter Wiring
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8. Remove the starter wiring (2).

Fig. 9: Removing Starter And Spacer Plate
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9. Remove the starter (1) and spacer plate (Refer to REMOVAL ).

Fig. 10: Removing A/C Lines
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10. Remove the A/C lines (1,3).

Fig. 11: Engine Oil Cooler, Coolant Hose, Filter & Lower Radiator Hose
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11. Disconnect the oil cooler hose (3) at the oil cooler.

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Fig. 12: Removing/Installing Oil Cooler & Coolant Hoses
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12. Disconnect the oil cooler hose (2) at the oil cooler.

Fig. 13: Ground Strap & Transmission Housing Bolts
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13. Disconnect the ground strap (1) at the right transmission housing.

14. Disconnect the engine block heater wiring connector and set aside (if equipped).

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Fig. 14: CKP/Oxygen Sensors
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15. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (2) (Refer to REMOVAL ).

Fig. 15: Removing/Installing Exhaust Pipe
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16. Disconnect the left oxygen sensor electrical connector and separate the exhaust manifold from the left

exhaust pipe (1).

17. Disconnect the right oxygen senor electrical connector and separate the exhaust manifold from the right

exhaust pipe (2).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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