Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 381

HEAT STAKING

1. Remove trim panel.

2. Bend or move the trim panel components at the heat staked joints. Observe the heat staked locations

and/or component seams for looseness.

3. Heat stake the components.

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If the heat staked or component seam location is loose, hold the two components tightly together
and using a soldering gun with a flat tip, melt the material securing the components together. Do
not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.

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If the heat staked material is broken or missing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to the area
to be repaired. The panels that are being heat staked must be held together while the applying the
glue. Once the new material is in place, it may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt the
newly applied material. Do not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel
may occur.

4. Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the repair.

5. Install trim panel.

BUZZ, SQUEAK & RATTLE

Buzz, Squeak & Rattles (BSR) may be caused by any one or more of the following and may be corrected as
indicated:

Loose fasteners should be tightened to specifications.

Damaged or missing clips should be replaced.

Damaged trim panels should be replaced.

Incorrectly installed trim panels should be reinstalled properly.

Many BSR complaints such as loose trim, can be serviced using the Mopar® Parts BSR Noise Reduction Kit.
This kit contains various tapes including foam, flock and anti-squeak used to eliminate noises caused by metal,
plastic and vinyl components. Long life lubricants and greases can also be used on a variety of components.
Refer to Buzz, Squeak & Rattle Kit for material contents and usage.

Buzz, Squeak & Rattle Kit

ITEM

FEATURES

APPLICATIONS

SERVICE TEMP

Itch And Squeak
Tape

An abrasion resistant material
thin enough to conform to
most irregular surfaces. Stops
most itches and squeaks.

Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, metal and
vinyl, vinyl and plastic.
Interior.
Examples: Trim panels and
bezels.

-40° to 225°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 107°
Celsius)

Black Nylon Flock Nylon Flock with an

aggressive acrylic adhesive.
Provides for cushioning and
compression fit, also isolates

Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, vinyl and
plastic.
Examples: Pull cups, bezels,

-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

components. Water-resistant. clips, ducts, top cover to glass,

cowl panel.

High Density
Urethane Foam

Tear resistant, highly resilient
and durable.

Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic. Water-
resistant.
Examples: I/P, heavy metal
rattles, isolating brackets.

-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)

Open Cell Foam
Tape

Soft foam conforms to
irregular surfaces.

Wire harness and connector
wrap.
Examples: Seals, gasket,
wiring, heat ducts.

-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)

Closed Cell Low
Density Foam Tape

Soft, conformable. Water-
resistant.

Wherever bulk is needed.
Prevents closing flutters and
rattles when applied to door
watershield.
Examples: Door, I/P.

-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)

NYE® Grease 880

Long life.

Suspensions.
Examples: Strut busings, sway
bars.

-40° to 390°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 200°
Celsius)

Krytox® Oil

Long life. Will not dry out or
harm plastics or rubber.

When access is not possible,
oil will migrate to condition.
Vinyl, rubber, plastic, metal.
Examples: Convertible top
bushings, pull cups trim panel
inserts.

-30° to 400°
Fahrenheit
(-34° to 205°
Celsius)

Krytox® Grease

Long life. Will not dry out or
harm plastics or rubber.

Vinyl, rubber, plastic, metal,
glass.
Examples: Weather-strips,
backlite and windshield
moldings.

-30° to 400°
Fahrenheit
(-34° to 205°
Celsius)

DESCRIPTION

N.m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Close out panel bolts

2.5

-

22

Fender bolts

9

-

80

Front door carrier plate bolts

5.5

-

50

Front door exterior handle nuts

4.5

-

40

Front door hinge to A-pillar bolts

26

19

-

Front door hinge to door nuts

36.5

27

-

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Front door latch adjustment screw

4.5

-

40

Front door latch bracket screw to door shut face

7

-

60

Front door latch screw to door shut face

7

-

60

Front door latch striker bolts

26

19

-

Front door module screws

1.5

-

13

Front door speaker screws

1.5

-

13

Front door window motor screws

3.5

-

31

Front seat back recliner bolts

47.5

35

-

Front seat belt bolt

47.5

35

-

Front seat bolts/nuts riser to floor

62

46

-

Front seat nuts riser to frame

27.5

20

-

Front seat riser nuts to seat frame (Domestic)

47.5

35

-

Front seat riser nuts to seat frame (Export)

28

21

-

Grille opening reinforcement

10

-

85

Hood hinge to body bolts

20

15

-

Hood hinge to hood nuts

20

15

-

Hood latch bolts

13.5

10

-

Hood latch support bolts

8.5

-

75

Hood release handle bolts

4

3

-

Instrument panel center support bracket bolts

28

20.5

-

Instrument panel HVAC nuts/bolts

6

-

55

Instrument panel lower bolts

30.5

22.5

-

Instrument panel lower nuts

6

-

55

Instrument panel upper bolts

28

20.5

-

Lift gate exterior handle

8

6

-

Lift gate hinge to body bolts

28.5

21

-

Lift gate hinge to body nuts

28.5

21

-

Lift gate hinge to lift gate bolts

28.5

21

-

Lift gate striker screws

28

20.5

-

Load floor nuts

28

20.5

-

Outside mirror nuts

7

-

65

Radiator crossmember bolts

10

-

85

Rear door carrier plate bolts

5.5

-

50

Rear door hinge to B-pillar bolts

26

19

-

Rear door hinge to door nuts

36.5

27

-

Rear door latch adjustment screw

4.5

-

40

Rear door latch bracket screw to door shut face

7

-

60

Rear door latch screw to door shut face

7

-

60

Rear door latch striker bolts

26

19

-

Rear door exterior handle nuts

4.5

-

40

Rear door speaker screws

1.5

-

13

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SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS

3.5

-

31

Rear fascia support bolts

7

5

-

Rear seat belt anchor nut

62

46

-

Rear seat belt bolt

44.5

33

-

Rear seat 40 pivot bolt

27.5

20

-

Rear seat 40 power inverter screw

3

-

26.5

Rear seat 40 release lever

7

-

62

Rear seat 40 seat bolt

27.5

20

-

Rear seat 40 seat screw

10

-

88.5

Rear seat 40 shield screw

3

-

26.5

Rear seat 40 bracket bolts

47.5

35

-

Rear seat 60 bracket bolts

47.5

35

-

Rear seat hinge bolts

47.5

35

-

Rear seat recliner bolt

7

-

62

Rear seat riser bolts

10

-

88.5

Rear seat trim screws

3

-

26.5

Rear seat 60 belt attachment to seat back

47.5

35

-

Rear seat mounting bolts

54

40

-

Rear seat mounting nuts

62

46

-

Rear seat 60 release lever

7

-

62

Rear seat 60 seat bolt restraint

55

40.5

-

Rear seat 60 seat screw

8

-

71

Rear seat 60 seat screw

10

-

88.5

Rear seat 60 shield screw

3

-

26.5

Rear seat riser to seat frame bolts

10

7

-

Rear view mirror setscrew

1

-

15

Roof luggage rack bolts

6.2

-

55

Running boards bolts

-

-

-

Running boards nuts

25

18.5

-

Side step nuts/bolts

23

17

-

Side view mirror nuts

7

-

65

Sunroof mounting bolts

9

-

80

Washer bottle bolt

10

-

85

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