Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 381
HEAT STAKING
1. Remove trim panel.
2. Bend or move the trim panel components at the heat staked joints. Observe the heat staked locations
and/or component seams for looseness.
3. Heat stake the components.
If the heat staked or component seam location is loose, hold the two components tightly together
and using a soldering gun with a flat tip, melt the material securing the components together. Do
not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
If the heat staked material is broken or missing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to the area
to be repaired. The panels that are being heat staked must be held together while the applying the
glue. Once the new material is in place, it may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt the
newly applied material. Do not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel
may occur.
4. Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the repair.
5. Install trim panel.
BUZZ, SQUEAK & RATTLE
Buzz, Squeak & Rattles (BSR) may be caused by any one or more of the following and may be corrected as
indicated:
Loose fasteners should be tightened to specifications.
Damaged or missing clips should be replaced.
Damaged trim panels should be replaced.
Incorrectly installed trim panels should be reinstalled properly.
Many BSR complaints such as loose trim, can be serviced using the Mopar® Parts BSR Noise Reduction Kit.
This kit contains various tapes including foam, flock and anti-squeak used to eliminate noises caused by metal,
plastic and vinyl components. Long life lubricants and greases can also be used on a variety of components.
Refer to Buzz, Squeak & Rattle Kit for material contents and usage.
Buzz, Squeak & Rattle Kit
ITEM
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
SERVICE TEMP
Itch And Squeak
Tape
An abrasion resistant material
thin enough to conform to
most irregular surfaces. Stops
most itches and squeaks.
Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, metal and
vinyl, vinyl and plastic.
Interior.
Examples: Trim panels and
bezels.
-40° to 225°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 107°
Celsius)
Black Nylon Flock Nylon Flock with an
aggressive acrylic adhesive.
Provides for cushioning and
compression fit, also isolates
Between metal and metal,
metal and plastic, vinyl and
plastic.
Examples: Pull cups, bezels,
-40° to 180°
Fahrenheit
(-40° to 82° Celsius)
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro