Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 502

Fig. 19: Identifying Actuator Rod & Clutch Pedal Pin
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1. Remove steering column lower cover and knee blocker for access.

2. Disengage bushing (1) attaching clutch master cylinder actuator to pedal pivot (2).

3. Remove nuts attaching pedal and bracket to dash panel and upper cowl support.

4. Separate pedal assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

PEDAL-CLUTCH

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

Fig. 20: Identifying Actuator Rod & Clutch Pedal Pin
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1. Place clutch pedal and bracket over studs on dash panel and cowl support.

2. Install pedal and bracket to dash panel nuts and tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).

3. Install actuator (1) on brake pedal pivot (2).

SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION

DESCRIPTION

SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION

The clutch pedal position switch is attached to the side of the clutch master cylinder.

The clutch pedal position switch override relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to PDC
cover label for location within PDC.

OPERATION

SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION

The clutch pedal position switch is used to prevent starter motor engagement unless the clutch pedal is
depressed. An input from this switch is also used to either shut down/prevent operation of the speed control
system when the clutch pedal is depressed.

Four Wheel Drive Feature: The clutch pedal position switch override relay, inhibits operation of the position
switch when the vehicle transfer case is in the four wheel drive low-range position. This enables the starter
motor to operate without depressing the clutch pedal, for off-road applications. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTC's) for the override relay or transfer case switch are stored, override relay will be inhibited.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

SWITCH-CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION

START INTERLOCK TEST - DIESEL AND GAS

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

Fig. 21: Clutch Pedal Switch Connector
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Ohm meter set on continuity: One lead on switch START INTERLOCK post 2 and second lead on COMMON
post 3.

Pedal Released - No Continuity

Pedal Depressed End Of Stroke - Continuity

CRUISE TEST - DIESEL ONLY

Fig. 22: Clutch Pedal Switch Connector
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

Ohm meter set on continuity: One lead on switch CRUISE post 1 and second lead on COMMON post 3.

Pedal Released - Continuity

Pedal Depressed Beginning Of Stroke - No Continuity

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

Fig. 23: Identifying Wiring Harness & Pedal Position Switch
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1. Disconnect wiring harness (1) from pedal position switch (2).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro