Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 402

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 B-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. 167: 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 B-pillar.  

6. Connect the negative battery cable.  

7. Adjust the door as necessary. See SPECIFICATIONS.  

ADJUSTMENTS 

DOOR - REAR 

FORE/AFT 

NOTE:

It is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door. 

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 fasteners to hold the door with final torque 
of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.  

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.

 

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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.). See INSTALLATION.  

UP/DOWN 

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.  

2. Remove the latch striker. See REMOVAL.  

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

6. Install the latch striker. See INSTALLATION.  

IN/OUT 

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.  

2. Remove the latch striker. See REMOVAL.  

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

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

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

6. Install the latch striker. See INSTALLATION.  

APPLIQUE - REAR DOOR 

REMOVAL 

APPLIQUE - REAR DOOR 

NOTE:

Use a suitable body sealer on the hinge to body mating surfaces.

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. 168: Removing/Installing Rear Door Applique 
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1. Use a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the door applique (1) from the rear door (2).  

INSTALLATION 

APPLIQUE - REAR DOOR 

Fig. 169: Removing/Installing Rear Door Applique 
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1. Align the door applique (1) to the rear door (2) and apply enough hand pressure in order to make sure the 

clips are fully seated.  

GLASS - REAR DOOR 

REMOVAL 

 

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GLASS - REAR DOOR 

Fig. 170: Removing/Installing Rear Door Trim Panel 
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1. Remove the trim panel. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 171: Removing/Installing Inner Belt Molding Outboard 
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2. Rotate the inner belt molding outboard while pulling up to disengage the retention tabs. 

 

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