Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 427

Fig. 323: Center Instrument Panel Attachment
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19. Remove the instrument panel center bezel.

20. Disconnect the following electrical connections:

Control Head

Lighter

Switch Bank

21. Remove the fasteners from the center instrument panel attachment.

Fig. 324: Upper Instrument Panel Attachment
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22. Remove the glove box, see REMOVAL.

23. Remove the fastener from the upper instrument panel attachment.

Fig. 325: Lower Instrument Panel Attachment

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24. Remove the fastener from the lower instrument panel attachment.

Fig. 326: 40 Way Electrical Connectors And NAG1 Connector
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25. Disconnect the two 40 way electrical connectors (1) and the NAG1 connector for the transmission if

equipped.

26. Remove the electrical connections on the instrument panel harness.

27. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle compartment.

INSTALLATION

PANEL - INSTRUMENT

Fig. 327: 40 Way Electrical Connectors And NAG1 Connector
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1. Install the instrument panel to the vehicle.

2. Connect the two 40 way electrical connectors (1) and the NAG1 connector for the transmission, if

equipped.

Fig. 328: Lower Instrument Panel Attachment
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3. Install the fastener to the lower instrument panel attachment.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further
diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag
system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an
accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE:

Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the
front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTE:

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and
cautions. See WARNING.

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Fig. 329: Upper Instrument Panel Attachment
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4. Install the fastener to the upper instrument panel attachment.

5. Install the glove box, see INSTALLATION.

Fig. 330: Center Instrument Panel Attachment
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6. Install the fasteners to the center instrument panel attachment.

7. Connect the following electrical connections:

Control Head

Lighter

Switch Bank

8. Install the instrument panel center bezel.

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