Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 643

Harness Connector & Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
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1. Check to be certain that the two plastic nuts (4) are properly installed and in good condition on each side

of the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (6) opening in the upper header of the liftgate outer
panel (1).

2. Position the CHMSL near the liftgate opening.

3. Reconnect the liftgate wire harness connector (5) to the back of the lamp housing.

4. Reconnect the washer supply hose (3) to the barbed nipple of the rear washer nozzle at the back of the

lamp housing.

5. Position the CHMSL into the liftgate opening with the lower edge slightly away from the liftgate.

6. Move the CHMSL left-to-right to align the temporary locator on the back of the CHMSL with the locator

notch in the liftgate opening.

7. Slide the CHMSL slightly upward then rock the lower edge into the opening so that the retention feature

holds the CHMSL to the liftgate without fasteners.

8. Install and tighten the right side screw (2) that secures the CHMSL to the liftgate, followed by the left

side screw. Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (20 in. lbs.).

9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

FRONT FOG LAMP

REMOVAL

FRONT FOG LAMP

Fig. 12: Identifying Screws, Alignment Pins, Front Bumper Fascia & Front End Module Wire Harness
Connector
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Reach up between the lower edge of the front fascia (3) and the front of the front wheel house splash

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shield to access and disconnect the front end module wire harness connector (4) from the front fog lamp
bulb connector receptacle.

3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the lamp to the back of the front bumper fascia.

4. Remove the lamp from the front of the fascia.

FRONT FOG LAMP BULB

Fig. 13: Front Fog Lamp Bulb, Front Fascia & Front End Module Wire Harness Connector
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Reach up between the lower edge of the front fascia (2) and the front of the front wheel house splash

shield to access and disconnect the front end module wire harness connector (3) from the front fog lamp
bulb (1) connector receptacle.

3. Firmly grasp the bulb on the back of the front fog lamp housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30

degrees to unlock it.

4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.

INSTALLATION

FRONT FOG LAMP

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by

allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.

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Fig. 14: Identifying Screws, Alignment Pins, Front Bumper Fascia & Front End Module Wire Harness
Connector
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1. Position the front fog lamp to the receptacle from the front of the front bumper fascia (3). Be certain that

the two alignment pins (2) on the back of the lamp housing are engaged in the alignment holes in the
fascia receptacle.

2. Reach up between the lower edge of the front fascia and the front of the front wheel house splash shield

to install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the lamp to the back of the fascia. Tighten the screws
to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).

3. Reconnect the front end module wire harness connector (4) to the front fog lamp bulb connector

receptacle.

4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

5. Confirm proper front fog lamp alignment. See FRONT LAMP AIMING.

FRONT FOG LAMP BULB

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect

bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket
or the lamp wiring.

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by

allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.

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Fig. 15: Front Fog Lamp Bulb, Front Fascia & Front End Module Wire Harness Connector
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1. Reach up between the lower edge of the front fascia (2) and the front of the front wheel house splash

shield to access and align the front fog lamp bulb (1) with the keyed opening on the back of the front fog
lamp housing.

2. Insert the bulb into the housing until it is firmly seated.

3. Rotate the bulb clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place. The bulb connector receptacle should be

horizontal in orientation.

4. Reconnect the front end module wire harness connector (3) to the front fog lamp bulb connector

receptacle.

5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

FRONT LAMP UNIT

STANDARD PROCEDURE

FRONT LAMP MOISTURE CLEARING

Some occasional moisture accumulation inside a vented front lamp unit is normal and appears as a fogging on
the inside of the lamp lens, similar to the fog that sometimes appears on the inside of a windshield. This
condition is caused by rapidly changing temperature and humidity levels between the air internal and external to
the lamp, and will usually dissipate once the temperature and humidity conditions have been allowed to
stabilize. Accelerated removal of such moisture may be accomplished by activating the headlamps on HIGH
beam for about 15 minutes.

However, water droplets larger than 1 millimeter (0.039 inch) in size accumulated on the inside of the lamp
lens, water droplets visible on most internal lamp surfaces or large quantities of water within the lamp indicates
a problem with the lamp sealing that has allowed excessive amounts of water to enter the lamp. Once such
excessive moisture has entered the lamp, it will always be present and will never disappear. A lamp with
permanent internal moisture should be replaced.

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