Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 396

Fig. 122: Removing/Installing Front Door Glass 
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2. Install the front door glass to the window opening in the door, see INSTALLATION. 

Fig. 123: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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3. Install the carrier plate to the door, see INSTALLATION.  

4. Cycle the window several times to make sure the window doesn't bind on the outer weather-strip or run 

channel.  

PANEL - DOOR TRIM FRONT 

REMOVAL 

PANEL - DOOR TRIM FRONT 

 

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2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 124: Removing/Installing Trim Panel 
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1. Remove the door handle trim bezel (6).  

2. Remove the fastener (5) from the handle area of the front door trim (4).  

3. Use a very thin pry tool to remove the cap screw covers (3) from the front door trim (4).  

4. Remove the screws (2) from the front door trim (4).  

5. Remove the power window switch and disconnect the electrical connector.  

6. Disengage the trim panel from the four way locator at the handle area of the trim panel, then carefully 

remove the door trim panel (4) from the door (1) by lifting upward until removed from the door lock and 
the mounting attachments on the carrier plate.  

INSTALLATION 

PANEL - DOOR TRIM FRONT 

Fig. 125: Removing/Installing Trim Panel

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

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1. Connect the electrical connectors and install the power window switch.  

2. Carefully install the door trim panel (4) to the door (1) by lifting upward and over the door lock into the 

trim panel then attach the trim panel to the carrier plate attachment points.  

3. Install the screws (2) and the cap screw covers (3) to the front door trim (4).  

4. Install the fastener (5) at the handle area of the front door trim (4) and tighten screw to 5.5 N.m (50 in. 

lbs.).  

5. Install the door handle trim bezel (6).  

REGULATOR - POWER WINDOW 

REMOVAL 

REGULATOR - POWER WINDOW 

1. Replace the carrier plate, see REMOVAL.  

INSTALLATION 

REGULATOR - POWER WINDOW 

1. Install the carrier plate, see INSTALLATION.  

DOORS - REAR 

CARRIER PLATE 

REMOVAL 

CARRIER PLATE - REAR DOOR 

CAUTION: Pay close attention to the plastic hook attachment points on the inside of 

the door trim panel. Make sure that every hook is correctly positioned to 
the door when installing the trim panel. Damage to the trim panel will 
occur if the hooks in the door panel are not properly positioned to the 
door during installation.

NOTE:

The window regulator is part of the carrier plate and is not serviceable. Replace 
the carrier plate if the regulator fails.

NOTE:

The window regulator is part of the carrier plate and is not serviceable. Replace 
the carrier plate if the regulator fails.

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

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 126: 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. 127: Removing/Installing Rear Door Trim Panel

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.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro