Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 425

Fig. 311: Defroster Grille
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1. Position the defroster grille at a 45° angle and engage the forward clips first then engage the rear clips of

the defroster grille to the instrument panel.

2. Use hand pressure to engage the defroster grille clips to the instrument panel slots.

LATCH - GLOVE BOX DOOR

REMOVAL

LATCH - GLOVE BOX DOOR

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See

WARNING.

2. Remove the glove box, see REMOVAL.

3. Remove the three screws and remove the glove box latch.

INSTALLATION

LATCH - GLOVE BOX DOOR

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See

WARNING.

2. Position the latch to the glove box.

3. Install the three screws.

4. Install the glove box, see INSTALLATION.

CAUTION: Carefully align the defroster grille clips to the instrument panel slots. Make

sure the panel is properly positioned to avoid breaking the clip tabs on the
defroster grille.

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PANEL - INSTRUMENT

REMOVAL

PANEL - INSTRUMENT

Fig. 312: Using Battery Terminal Removal Tool To Disconnect Negative Battery Cable From Battery
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1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See

WARNING.

2. Loosen the battery terminal nut and use a battery terminal removal tool (2) to disconnect the negative

battery cable from the battery (1).

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further
diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag
system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an
accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE:

Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the
front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

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Fig. 313: Instrument Panel, Slots & Moldings
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3. Remove the right and left A-pillar trim moldings using a small pry tool or equivalent, lift the A-pillar trim

molding (3) from the A-pillar slots (2) releasing the clips on the molding.

Fig. 314: Removing/Installing Fasteners And Close Out Panels
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4. Remove the fasteners and close out panels from the lower I/P.

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Fig. 315: Removing/Installing Floor Console
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5. Remove the floor console, see REMOVAL.

Fig. 316: Removing/Installing Nuts And Instrument Panel Support Bracket
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6. Remove the nuts and the instrument panel support bracket.

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