Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 4

Fig. 6: Crankshaft Position Sensor & Cylinder Head Cover 
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1 - 
CRANKSHAFT 
POSITION 
SENSOR
2 - CYLINDER 
HEAD COVER
3 - 
CAMSHAFT 
POSITION 
SENSOR

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

18. Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the following points: 



Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor  



Fuel Injectors  



Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)  



Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor  



Engine Oil Pressure Switch  



Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor  



Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor  



Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor  



Coil Over Plugs  



Crankshaft Position Sensor (2)  

19. Remove coil over plugs.  

20. Release fuel rail pressure.  

21. Remove fuel rail and secure away from engine. 

Fig. 7: Identifying Nut, Ground Strap & Brake Booster 
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4 - RIGHT 
SIDE 
CYLINDER 
BLOCK

1 - NUT
2 - 
GROUND 
STRAP
3 - 
BRAKE 
BOOSTER

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

22. Remove the PCV hose.  

23. Remove the breather hoses.  

24. Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake booster.  

25. Disconnect knock sensors.  

26. Disconnect the engine to body ground straps (2) at the cowl. 

Fig. 8: 3.7L Intake Torque Sequence 
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27. Remove intake manifold.  

28. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.  

29. Install Engine Lifting Fixture 8427. 

30. Secure the left and right engine wiring harnesses away from engine.  

31. Raise vehicle. 

NOTE:

It is not necessary to release the quick connect fitting from the fuel supply 
line for engine removal.

NOTE:

Recheck bolt torque for engine lift plate before removing engine.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 9: Starter Motor - 3.7L 
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32. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.  

33. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.  

34. Disconnect the front propshaft at the front differential and secure out of way. 

35. Remove the ground straps from the left and right side of the block.  

36. Disconnect the right and left exhaust pipes at the manifolds and from the crossover, and remove from the 

vehicle. 

37. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL . 

NOTE:

It is necessary to disconnect the front propshaft for access to the starter 
and left side exhaust flange.

NOTE:

The exhaust clamps at the manifolds cannot be reused. New clamps must 
be used or leaks may occur.

NOTE:

For manual transmission vehicles, the transmission must be removed 
from the vehicle, before the engine can be removed. The manual 
transmission will contact the floorpan before the engine clears the motor 
mounts, so it must be removed.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro