Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 387

Fig. 55: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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28. Install the 10 screws (3) to the carrier plate (2) and tighten screws to 5.5 N.m (50 in. lbs.). 

Fig. 56: Door Glass & Window Regulator Liftplate 
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29. Connect the door glass (1) to the window regulator (2) by sliding the glass down into the liftplate.  

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

NOTE:

The glass should snap into place. Make sure the glass is secure to the 
liftplate by pulling up on the glass to verify.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 57: Removing/Installing Trim Panel 
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31. Install the trim panel to the door. See INSTALLATION.  

32. Adjust the latch assembly, see ADJUSTMENTS.  

33. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.  

DOOR - FRONT 

REMOVAL 

DOOR - FRONT 

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 no binding 
exists.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 58: 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. 59: 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 A-pillar. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 60: Upper/Lower Hinges, Door & Nuts 
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3. Support the 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 - FRONT 

Fig. 61: 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 Reinstallation.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro