Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 395

1. Remove the bolts (2) from the striker latch (3).  

2. Remove the latch striker (3) from the B-pillar (4).  

INSTALLATION 

STRIKER - FRONT DOOR LATCH 

Fig. 115: Striker Loop, Bolts, Striker & B-Pillar 
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1. Install the striker (3) to the B-pillar (4).  

2. Install the bolts (2) and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).  

3. Adjust the door as necessary. See ADJUSTMENTS, and for fit SPECIFICATIONS.  

CYLINDER - FRONT DOOR LOCK 

REMOVAL 

CYLINDER - FRONT DOOR LOCK 

NOTE:

The striker needs to be properly orientated to the B-pillar. The striker loop (1) 
must be installed to the inboard side of the B-pillar.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 116: Gasket, Door Lock Cylinder, Door, Carrier Plate & Door Lock Cylinder Retainer 
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1. Remove carrier plate from door, see REMOVAL.  

2. Remove door lock cylinder retainer (5) from door lock cylinder (2).  

3. Remove door lock cylinder (2) and gasket (1) from door (3).  

INSTALLATION 

CYLINDER - FRONT DOOR LOCK 

Fig. 117: Gasket, Door Lock Cylinder, Door, Carrier Plate & Door Lock Cylinder Retainer 
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1. Install lock cylinder (2) and gasket (1) to door (3). 

NOTE:

The lever on the key cylinder needs to point forward.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

2. Install lock cylinder retainer (5) to door lock cylinder (2). 

3. Install the carrier plate to the door, see INSTALLATION.  

RUN CHANNEL - FRONT DOOR GLASS 

REMOVAL 

RUN CHANNEL - FRONT DOOR GLASS 

Fig. 118: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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1. Remove the door carrier plate from the door, see REMOVAL. 

Fig. 119: Removing/Installing Front Door Glass

NOTE:

Make sure the door lock cylinder (2) is engaged to the carrier plate (4).

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

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2. Remove the front door glass from the window opening in the door. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 120: Removing/Installing Run Channel 
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3. Remove the run channel from the window opening in the door.  

INSTALLATION 

RUN CHANNEL - FRONT DOOR GLASS 

Fig. 121: Removing/Installing Run Channel 
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1. Install the run channel to the window opening in the door. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro