Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 388

1. Carefully position the door (2) to the upper (1) and lower (3) hinges using a suitable lifting device.  

2. Loosely install the nuts (4) to the door studs and hinges at the lower A-pillar.  

3. Align the door to the body using the reference marks made during the removal procedure.  

4. Tighten the hinge to door nuts to 36.5 N.m (27 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 62: Disconnecting/Connecting Door Harness Electrical Connector From/To Body Connector 
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5. Connect the door harness electrical connector (1) to the body connector (2) at the lower A-pillar.  

6. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.  

7. If necessary, adjust the front door. See ADJUSTMENTS.  

ADJUSTMENTS 

DOOR - FRONT 

FORE/AFT 

NOTE:

For vehicles with four doors, it is recommended that you adjust the rear door 
before adjusting the front door. See ADJUSTMENTS. 

Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or 
welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.  

During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge 
fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments 
can be made using the upper bolts to hold the door with final torque of the 
fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.  

A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the 
hinges.  

 

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1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.  

2. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners. See REMOVAL.  

3. Adjust the door to the correct position. See SPECIFICATIONS.  

4. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).  

UP/DOWN 

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.  

2. Loosen the latch striker bolts. See REMOVAL.  

3. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners. See REMOVAL or loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners . See 

REMOVAL.  

4. Adjust the door to the correct position. See SPECIFICATIONS.  

5. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.) or the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 N.m (27 ft. 

lbs.).  

6. Tighten the latch striker bolts. See INSTALLATION.  

IN/OUT 

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.  

2. Loosen the latch striker bolts. See REMOVAL.  

3. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners. See REMOVAL.  

4. Adjust the door to the correct position. See SPECIFICATIONS.  

5. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 N.m (27 ft. lbs.).  

6. Tighten the latch striker bolts. See INSTALLATION.  

GLASS - FRONT DOOR 

REMOVAL 

GLASS - FRONT DOOR 

NOTE:

Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge 
pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

NOTE:

Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening either the hinge to the hinge 
pillar fasteners or the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the 
correct position.

NOTE:

When the up/down adjustments are done correctly, the top of the door is 
positioned over flush to the roof. See SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE:

In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners one 
hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

 

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Fig. 63: Removing/Installing Trim Panel 
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1. Remove the trim panel. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 64: Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut 
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2. Remove the door plug (2).  

3. Remove rear exterior handle nut (1). 

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the trim panel the conventional way. This door 

panel has hooks holding it to the door rather than push pins. The door 
module must be removed as an assembly. Carefully follow these 
instructions in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the trim panel.

 

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Fig. 65: Removing/Installing Inner Door Weatherstrip 
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4. Remove the inner door weatherstrip. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 66: Door Glass & Window Regulator Liftplate 
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5. Remove the tape covering the access hole on the carrier plate and discard. Access the window regulator 

liftplate through the hole in the carrier plate.  

6. Push down the door glass (1) and use a screw driver to release the tap on the window regulator liftplate 

(2). Lift the glass up and secure the to the header. 

 

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