Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 421

1. Remove the grille, see REMOVAL.  

2. Remove the latch from the latch support, see REMOVAL.  

3. Remove the upper bolts (1) and the lower bolts (3) from the latch support (2).  

4. Remove the latch support (2) from the vehicle.  

INSTALLATION 

BRACKET - LATCH SUPPORT 

Fig. 294: Latch Support 
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1. Install the latch support (2) to the vehicle.  

2. Install the upper bolts (1) and the lower bolts (3) to the latch support (2) and tighten to 8.5 N.m (75 in. 

lbs.).  

3. Install the latch to the latch support, see INSTALLATION.  

4. Install the grille, see INSTALLATION.  

SUPPORT - HOOD LATCH 

REMOVAL 

SUPPORT - HOOD LATCH 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 295: Removing/Installing Upper Support Cylinder Retaining Clip 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Open and support the hood. 

1 - RETAINING CLIP
2 - BALL SOCKET
3 - BALL STUD

NOTE:

The support cylinders can be replaced one at a time.

NOTE:

Lift the clips only enough to release the ball studs.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 296: Removing/Installing Support Cylinder - Ball Socket - Typical 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

2. Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent, release the upper retaining clips while pulling the ball socket 

away from the ball stud. 

1 - BALL SOCKET
2 - RETAINING CLIP
3 - FLAT BLADED TOOL
4 - BALL STUD

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 297: Support Cylinder 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

3. Pulling at the ends only, remove the support cylinder.  

INSTALLATION 

SUPPORT - HOOD LATCH 

CAUTION: Do not pull the supports from the middle while removing.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro