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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 423

 

 

Fig. 301: Cluster Bezel 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See 

WARNING.  

2. Position and install the cluster bezel to the instrument panel, use hand pressure to seat the bezel clips.  

BEZEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER 

REMOVAL 

BEZEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER 

Fig. 302: Instrument Panel Center Bezel 
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1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See 

WARNING.  

 

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2. Set the park brake and move the transmission gear selector into the most rearward position.  

3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent and starting at the top of the center bezel, pry the bezel away 

from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the snap clip retainers that secure it to the instrument 
panel.  

4. Reach behind the bezel to access and disconnect all electrical connections.  

5. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.  

6. Remove all heating and air conditioning vents, control units and power outlets from the center bezel.  

INSTALLATION 

BEZEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER 

Fig. 303: Instrument Panel Center Bezel 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See 

WARNING.  

2. Install all heating and air conditioning vents, control units, power outlets to the center bezel.  

3. Connect the electrical connectors.  

4. Position the center bezel and seat the retaining clips starting with the lower clips first using hand pressure. 

5. Place the transmission into park.  

BEZEL - HVAC 

REMOVAL 

BEZEL - HVAC 

 

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Fig. 304: Screw, Air Outlet, Trim Stick C-4755 & Instrument Panel 
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1. Remove the defroster grille, see REMOVAL.  

2. Remove the A-pillar trim molding from the side of the vehicle being serviced, see REMOVAL.  

3. Remove the screw (1) that secures the top of the air outlet (2) to the instrument panel (4).  

4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent (3), gently pry the lower portion of the air outlet rearward to 

disengage the two metal retaining clips from the instrument panel and remove the outlet.  

5. If required, carefully disengage the plastic retaining tabs that secure the air outlet grille to the back of air 

outlet and remove the grille from the outlet.  

INSTALLATION 

BEZEL - HVAC 

Fig. 305: Screw, Air Outlet, Trim Stick C-4755 & Instrument Panel 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

 

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1. Carefully install the air outlet grille onto the back of air outlet and engage the plastic retaining tabs that 

secure grille to the outlet. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.  

2. Position the instrument panel air outlet(s) to the instrument panel and engage the two metal retaining clips 

to the instrument panel. Make sure the retainers are fully engaged.  

3. Install the screw (1) that secures the top of the air outlet (2) to the instrument panel (4). Tighten the screw 

to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).  

4. Install the A-pillar trim molding(s), see INSTALLATION.  

5. Install the defroster grille, see INSTALLATION.  

BIN - INSTRUMENT PANEL 

REMOVAL 

BIN - INSTRUMENT PANEL 

1. Remove the screws underneath the bin mat and remove bin.  

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the clips attaching the instrument panel bin to the 

instrument panel.  

INSTALLATION 

BIN - INSTRUMENT PANEL 

1. Align and install the instrument panel bin to the instrument panel.  

2. Use hand pressure to engage the instrument panel bin clips to the instrument panel slots.  

3. Install screws underneath the bin mat and tighten.  

BIN - STEERING COLUMN COVER 

REMOVAL 

BIN - STEERING COLUMN COVER 

1. Remove the steering column cover panel, see REMOVAL.  

2. Use a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the lower hinges of the steering column cover bin from 

the steering column cover panel.  

CAUTION: Carefully disengage the retaining clips on the instrument panel bin, make 

sure the tool does not scratch the instrument panel assembly while 
removing.

CAUTION: Carefully align the upper center tray clips to the instrument panel slots. 

Make sure the panel is properly positioned to avoid breaking the clip tabs 
on the bin.

 

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