Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 420

INSTALLATION

LATCH - HOOD

Fig. 288: Release Cable & Bolts
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1. Install the latch to the vehicle in the same position noted during removal.

2. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 13.5 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).

3. Attach the latch release cable (2) to the latch.

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH

REMOVAL

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH

Fig. 289: Latch Release Cable

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

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1. Remove the latch release cable (3) from the latch (4).

2. Remove the push pin (2) from the grille, carefully remove the latch release cable from under the grille and

from the retaining tabs on the grille.

3. Remove the cowl trim cover.

4. Remove the bolts from the hood latch handle (5).

5. Pull from the inside of the vehicle to remove the cable. Disconnect any remaining attaching clips and pull

the cable grommet (1) and cable from the body.

INSTALLATION

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH

Fig. 290: Latch Release Cable
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1 - Grommet
2 - Push Pin
3 - Latch Release Cable
4 - Hood Latch
5 - Latch Release Handle

1 - Grommet
2 - Push Pin
3 - Latch Release Cable
4 - Hood Latch
5 - Latch Release Handle

NOTE:

Lubricate the grommet with soapy water to ease with installation of the latch

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

1. Install the latch release cable (1) through the opening in the body from the inside of the vehicle. Pull from

the engine compartment until the grommet is seated properly in the body.

2. Install the latch release cable to the grille retaining tabs, carefully route under the push pin (2) connection

on the grille.

3. Install the push pin (2) to the grille.

4. Install the latch release cable (3) to the latch (4).

5. Install the bolts to the hood latch handle (5) and tighten to 4 N.m (33 in. lbs.).

6. Install the cowl trim cover.

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH HANDLE

REMOVAL

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH HANDLE

Fig. 291: Latch Release Handle
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1. Remove the cowl trim panel, see REMOVAL.

2. Remove the two bolts (2) from the handle (1).

3. Disconnect the hood release cable (3) from the handle (1).

4. Remove the handle (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

release cable to the body.

NOTE:

Route the latch release cable in the same position as noted during
removal.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

RELEASE - HOOD LATCH HANDLE

Fig. 292: Latch Release Handle
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1. Install the hood release cable (3) to the handle (1).

2. Install the two bolts (2) to the handle (1) and tighten to 4 N.m (33 in. lbs.)

3. Install the cowl trim cover, see INSTALLATION.

BRACKET - LATCH SUPPORT

REMOVAL

BRACKET - LATCH SUPPORT

Fig. 293: Latch Support
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro