Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 401

Fig. 160: Removing/Installing Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut
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24. Install the rear nut (1) to the exterior handle and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).

25. Install the door plug (2) to the door.

Fig. 161: Door Glass & Window Regulator
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26. Access the window regulator through the hole in the carrier plate. Connect the door glass (1) to the

window regulator (2).

27. Apply the adhesive tape to the inspection hole of the carrier plate.

NOTE:

Place the glass in the full down position in order to access the window
regulator.

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Fig. 162: Removing/Installing Rear Door Trim Panel
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28. Install the trim panel to the door. See INSTALLATION.

29. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

DOOR - REAR

REMOVAL

DOOR - REAR

NOTE:

Cycle the door lock, open with interior and exterior door handles and operate
the power window to make sure everything is working properly and binding
exists.

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Fig. 163: Using Battery Terminal Removal Tool To Disconnect Negative Battery Cable From Battery
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1. Loosen the battery terminal nut and use a battery terminal removal tool (2) to disconnect the negative

battery cable from the battery (1).

Fig. 164: Disconnecting/Connecting Door Harness Electrical Connector From/To Body Connector
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2. Disconnect the door harness electrical connector (1) from the body connector (2) at the B-pillar.

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Fig. 165: Removing/Installing Upper/Lower Hinges, Door & Nuts
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3. Support the rear door with a suitable lifting device.

4. Remove the nuts (4) attaching the door (2) to the upper (1) and lower (3) hinges.

5. Carefully remove the door (2) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

DOOR - REAR

Fig. 166: Removing/Installing Upper/Lower Hinges, Door & Nuts
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NOTE:

Use a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the upper (1) and
lower (3) hinges on the door (2) for alignment during installation.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro