Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 979

Fig. 46: Rear Wiper Arm Components
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the rear wiper arm (4) from the rear wiper motor output shaft (1). See REMOVAL.

Fig. 47: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor, Liftgate Inner Panel, Screws & Wire Harness Connector
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3. Remove the trim panel from the liftgate inner panel (2). Refer to REMOVAL .

4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (4) from the rear wiper motor (1).

5. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the motor mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.

6. Remove the motor from the liftgate.

NOTE:

The output shaft bezel and grommet (2) does not have to be removed to
remove the rear wiper motor from the liftgate.

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2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

7. Remove the bezel and rubber grommet on the outer liftgate panel from the output shaft housing. Be

certain to take proper precautions to protect the outer liftgate panel and its paint finish from
damage during this procedure.

INSTALLATION

REAR WIPER MOTOR

Fig. 48: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor, Liftgate Inner Panel, Screws & Wire Harness Connector
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. If the output shaft bezel and grommet were removed from the outside of the liftgate, install the rubber

bezel and grommet into the mounting hole of the liftgate outer panel.

2. Position the rear wiper motor and bracket unit (1) onto the liftgate inner panel (2) as a unit.

3. Install and tighten the three screws (3) that secure the mounting bracket to the liftgate. Tighten the screws

to 5.5 N.m (47 in. lbs.).

4. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the motor connector receptacle.

5. Reinstall the trim panel onto the liftgate inner panel. Refer to INSTALLATION .

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 49: Rear Wiper Arm Components
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

6. Reinstall the rear wiper arm (4) onto the output shaft (1). See INSTALLATION.

7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

2007 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS

Dodge - Nitro

USING MITCHELL1'S WIRING DIAGRAMS

For information on using these wiring diagrams, see USING MITCHELL1'S SYSTEM WIRING
DIAGRAMS article.

AIR CONDITIONING

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Dodge - Nitro

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Dodge - Nitro