Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 386

Fig. 47: Carrier & Interior Handle 
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16. Install the interior lock rod to the interior handle (2). Make sure the lock rod is positioned properly to the 

carrier (1). 

Fig. 48: Grommet, Interior Handle Lock Rod & Carrier 
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17. Install the interior lock rod (2) into the carrier plate (3) and seat the grommet (1). 

 

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Fig. 49: Disconnecting/Installing Interior Handle Lock Rod 
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18. Connect the interior handle lock rod to the latch. 

Fig. 50: Inside Lock Rod, Grommet & Carrier Plate 
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19. Install the inside lock rod (1) to the carrier plate (3) and seat the grommet (2). 

 

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Fig. 51: Disconnecting/Connecting Inside Lock Rod 
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20. Connect the inside lock rod to the latch. 

Fig. 52: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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21. Connect the outside mirror electrical connector.  

22. Install the electrical connector (1) to the door (4) and connect the electrical connector.  

23. Align the carrier plate (2) to the door (4). 

 

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Fig. 53: Removing/Installing Door Latch & Latch Bracket Securing Screws 
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24. Install the three screws (2) securing the door latch to the door shut face and tighten screws to 7 N.m (60 

in. lbs.).  

25. Install the one screw (1) attaching the latch bracket to the door shut face and tighten screw to 7 N.m (60 

in. lbs.). 

Fig. 54: Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut 
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26. Install the rear nut (1) to the exterior handle and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).  

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

NOTE:

The door glass must be in the full up position in order to access the rear 
exterior handle nut. Use a light and a magnetic socket on the rear nut to 
prevent dropping the nut into the door assembly.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro