Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 651

INSTALLATION

PARK BRAKE SWITCH

Fig. 41: Identifying Park Brake Switch, Wire Harness Connector, Parking Brake Lever Mechanism &
Screw
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1. Position park brake switch (1) onto the left side of the park brake lever mechanism (3). Be certain to

engage the locating pin on the back of the switch insulator into the locating slot in the lever mechanism
bracket.

2. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the park brake switch to the park brake lever mechanism.

Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (24 in. lbs.).

3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the terminal of the park brake switch.

4. Reinstall the console onto the floor panel transmission tunnel. Refer to INSTALLATION .

5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the On position and check for proper brake indicator operation with the

parking brake applied, then release the parking brake and check that the brake indicator extinguishes.

REAR LAMP UNIT

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable
the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering
wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS),
seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground)
cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before
performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to
disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment.

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REMOVAL

REAR LAMP UNIT

Fig. 42: Identifying Wire Harness Connector, Plastic Grommets, Plastic Push-Pin Fasteners & Rear
Lamp Unit
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Open the liftgate to access and remove the two plastic push-pin fasteners (3) that secure the rear lamp unit

(4) to the side jamb of the liftgate opening.

3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the

outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets (2) in the rear body sheet metal.

4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the connector receptacle on the socket plate on the back

of the lamp housing.

5. Remove the lamp from the vehicle.

6. Remove the two plastic grommets from the rear body sheet metal and discard.

REAR LAMP UNIT BULB

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Fig. 43: Identifying Rear Lamp Unit, Two Screws, Socket Plate
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the rear lamp unit (1) from the rear body sheet metal. See REMOVAL.

3. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the socket plate (3) to the back of the rear lamp unit housing.

4. Remove the socket plate from the rear lamp.

5. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket plate.

INSTALLATION

REAR LAMP UNIT

NOTE:

The rear lamp unit may contain up to four bulbs, depending upon the market for
which the vehicle was manufactured. The service procedures for each bulb are
the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Fig. 44: Identifying Wire Harness Connector, Plastic Grommets, Plastic Push-Pin Fasteners & Rear
Lamp Unit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Install two new plastic grommets (2) into the rear body sheet metal.

2. Position the rear lamp unit (4) to the lamp opening in the rear body sheet metal.

3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (1) to the connector receptacle on the socket plate on the back of

the lamp housing.

4. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the rear lamp housing with the two plastic grommets in

the rear body sheet metal.

5. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until the two ball studs

snap into the plastic grommets.

6. Install the two plastic push-pin fasteners (3) that secure the inboard side of the lamp housing to the side

jamb of the liftgate opening.

7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

REAR LAMP UNIT BULB

Fig. 45: Identifying Rear Lamp Unit, Two Screws, Socket Plate
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Align the base of the bulb with the socket in the rear lamp unit socket plate (3).

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect

bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket
or the lamp wiring.

NOTE:

The rear lamp unit may contain up to four bulbs, depending upon the market for
which the vehicle was manufactured. The service procedures for each bulb are
the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Nitro