Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 412

1. Position the new mirror glass holder to the mirror assembly. 

2. Align the mirror glass holder's attaching fingers to the mirror motor housing. 

3. Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass holder assembly into place while at the same time 

supporting the housing assembly from the backside with the other hand. 

4. Verify retention of the mirror glass holder assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror glass holder. 

GRILLE - RADIATOR 

REMOVAL 

GRILLE - RADIATOR 

CAUTION: It is important to make sure the motor is square to the glass holder 

(attaching fingers) prior to glass holder attachment, otherwise the glass 
holder could be installed incorrectly causing poor retention and possible 
repeat failure.

NOTE:

Position the mirror glass holder so that the moisture drain hole on the 
mirror glass holder assembly is facing downward.

NOTE:

Ensure that the protective rubber cover of the mirror motor housing is 
positioned correctly around the bottom of the fingers area.

NOTE:

Pressure must be applied equally over the center portion of the mirror to 
engage the mirror glass holder's attaching fingers to the corresponding 
fingers on the housing assembly. One or more clicks may be heard when 
finger engagement takes place.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 235: Grille Torx Screws LT 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Remove the torx screws (1) from the grille to radiator support.  

2. Remove the torx screw (2) from the grille to fender. 

Fig. 236: Grille Torx Screws RT 
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3. Raise and support the hood.  

4. Remove the torx screws (1) from the grille to radiator support.  

5. Remove the torx screw (2) from the grille to fender. 

Fig. 237: Removing/Installing Grille Push Pins 
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6. Remove the push pins (1) from the grille. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 238: Grille Side Fastener 
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7. Carefully pull on the grille assembly to release the fasteners on both sides of the grille.  

8. Remove the front lamp, side marker lamp and the turn signal lamp connectors. 

Fig. 239: Grille Lower Fastener 
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9. Carefully pull on the grille assembly to release the fasteners located on the lower part of the grille.  

10. Remove the front lamp units from both sides of the grille, refer to REMOVAL .  

INSTALLATION 

GRILLE - RADIATOR 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 240: Grille Lower Fastener 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the front lamp units to both sides of the grille, refer to INSTALLATION .  

2. Install the grille to the vehicle and connect the front lamp, side marker lamp and the turn signal lamp 

connectors.  

3. Carefully push the lower part of the grille until the lower grille fasteners lock properly into position. 

Fig. 241: Grille Side Fastener 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

4. Position properly then carefully push the sides of the grille until the fasteners lock properly into position. 

NOTE:

This step requires proper positioning of the grille so as both side of the 
grille are installed at the same time.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro