Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 438

Fig. 395: Load Floor Panel, Load Floor & Rear Seat Bracket
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1. Position the rear seats in the forward position.

2. Remove the load floor panel (1) from the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3).

INSTALLATION

PANEL - LOAD FLOOR

Fig. 396: Load Floor Panel, Load Floor & Rear Seat Bracket
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1. Install the load floor panel (1) to the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). Use hand pressure to seat

the clips.

2. Return the rear seats in the upright position.

PANEL - QUARTER TRIM

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REMOVAL

PANEL - QUARTER TRIM

Fig. 397: Quarter Trim Panel
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1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the rear door scuff plate, see REMOVAL.

2. Fold down the rear seat.

3. Remove the C-pillar cover, see REMOVAL.

4. Remove the screws and the cargo tie downs.

5. Remove the quarter trim panel (1) by carefully pulling at the clip locations (3).

Fig. 398: Quarter Trim Panel Electrical Connector
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6. If replacing the left side quarter trim panel disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from

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the socket (1).

INSTALLATION

PANEL - QUARTER TRIM

Fig. 399: Quarter Trim Panel Electrical Connector
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1. If installing the left side quarter trim panel connect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from the

socket (1).

Fig. 400: Quarter Trim Panel
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2. Install the quarter trim panel (1) to the inside of the vehicle, carefully align and install the bottom of the

quarter trim panel slots into the load floor first. Then continue to seat the remaining clips on the panel,
working from the bottom up. Use hand pressure to seat the clips (3).

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3. Install the cargo tie downs and tighten the screw.

4. Install the rear door scuff plate, see INSTALLATION.

5. Install the C-pillar cover, see INSTALLATION.

6. Return the rear seat to the up position.

PLATE - SCUFF

REMOVAL

PLATE - SCUFF

Fig. 401: Rear Door Scuff Plate
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1. Open the lift gate.

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the retaining clips and remove the scuff plate (1) from

the body (2).

INSTALLATION

PLATE - SCUFF

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