Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 408

Fig. 212: Adjusting Rear Door Latch
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1. Locate the access hole on door (1) and remove tape (2) covering it.

2. Insert a 5/32" hex-wrench through hole and into adjustment screw. Loosen screw.

3. Operate outside handle several times to release any restriction because of mis-alignment.

4. Tighten adjustment screw to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).

5. Test handle for proper operation.

STRIKER - REAR DOOR LATCH

REMOVAL

STRIKER - REAR DOOR LATCH

Fig. 213: Striker Loop, Bolts, Striker & B-Pillar
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1. Remove the bolts (2) from the striker latch (3).

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

INSTALLATION

STRIKER - REAR DOOR LATCH

Fig. 214: 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 SPECIFICATIONS.

RUN - REAR DOOR GLASS

REMOVAL

RUN - REAR DOOR GLASS

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.

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Fig. 215: Electrical Connector, Carrier Plate, Screws & Door
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1. Remove the carrier plate from the door, see REMOVAL.

Fig. 216: Removing/Installing Rear Door Glass
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2. Remove the rear door glass from the window opening in the door, see REMOVAL.

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Fig. 217: Removing/Installing Run Channel
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3. Remove the run channel from the window opening in the door.

INSTALLATION

RUN - REAR DOOR GLASS

Fig. 218: 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