Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 404

Fig. 180: Removing/Installing Rear Door Trim Panel 
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1. Remove the trim panel from the door, see REMOVAL. 

Fig. 181: Removing/Installing Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut 
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2. Remove the door plug (2).  

3. Remove rear exterior handle nut (1). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 182: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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4. Remove the carrier plate, see REMOVAL. 

Fig. 183: Removing/Installing Front Exterior Handle 
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5. Remove the front exterior handle nut and remove the handle from the door.  

INSTALLATION 

HANDLE - EXTERIOR DOOR 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 184: Removing/Installing Front Exterior Handle 
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1. Install the handle and front exterior handle nut to the door and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.). 

Fig. 185: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door 
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2. Install the carrier plate to the door, see INSTALLATION. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 186: Removing/Installing Door Plug & Rear Exterior Handle Nut 
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3. Install the rear nut (1) to the exterior handle and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).  

4. Install the door plug (2) to the door. 

Fig. 187: Removing/Installing Rear Door Trim Panel 
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5. Install the trim panel to the door, see INSTALLATION.  

HANDLE - INTERIOR DOOR 

REMOVAL 

NOTE:

The door glass must be in the full up position in order to access the rear 
exterior handle nut. Use light and a magnetic socket on the rear nut to 
prevent from dropping the nut into the door assembly.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro