Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 440

Fig. 406: Removing/Installing Sun Visor
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1. If equipped, connect the illuminated vanity mirror wire harness connector.

2. Position the sun visor (2) to the headliner/roof (1) and install the screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20

in. lbs.).

LIFT GATE

BUMPER - LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

BUMPER - LIFTGATE

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Fig. 407: Lift Gate Bumper
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1. Open the lift gate.

2. Remove the screws (2) and bumper (1) from the body.

INSTALLATION

BUMPER - LIFTGATE

Fig. 408: Lift Gate Bumper
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1. Install the bumper (1) and screws (2) to the body and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

NOTE:

Make sure the bumper is properly oriented with printed arrows pointing
inboard.

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2. Close the lift gate.

HANDLE - EXTERIOR

REMOVAL

HANDLE - EXTERIOR

Fig. 409: Liftgate Trim Panel
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1. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3).

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel

(3).

3. Lift the trim panel (3) from the lift gate (1).

Fig. 410: Latch Cable
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4. Disconnect the latch cable (1) from the lift gate handle (2).

Fig. 411: Exterior Lift Gate Handle
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5. Remove the two nuts (4).

6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).

7. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the exterior lift gate handle (1) from the lift gate (3).

INSTALLATION

HANDLE - EXTERIOR

Fig. 412: Exterior Lift Gate Handle
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1. Install the exterior lift gate handle (1) to the lift gate (3).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro