Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 426

 

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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 426

 

 

Fig. 317: Knee Blocker 
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7. Reach into the steering column opening at the top of the knee blocker and pull the top rearward to 

disengage upper knee blocker clips.  

8. Gently swing the knee blocker open.  

9. While the cover is in a full down position, slide the cover to the left or outboard of the driver side, this 

will allow the claws of the cover to disengage from the trim panel hinges, and then pull the cover 
rearward to remove the steering column cover. 

Fig. 318: Cowl Trim Panel 
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10. Remove the right and left cowl side panels, see REMOVAL

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 319: Lower Instrument Panel 
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11. Remove bolts (1) and the nuts (2) from the lower instrument panel mounts. 

12. Remove the steering column from the vehicle, refer to REMOVAL . 

Fig. 320: Defroster Grille 
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NOTE:

Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the steering 
wheel.

CAUTION: Carefully disengage the retaining clips on the defroster grille. Make 

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

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

13. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the rearward edge clips, and secondly once the rearward 

edge clips are released. Move in an upward and rearward direction to release the front edge clips of the 
instrument panel top cover.  

14. Remove the defroster grille from the instrument panel. 

Fig. 321: Upper Instrument Panel 
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15. Remove the bolts (2) attaching the instrument panel (1) to the body (3). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 322: Pedal Support Bracket 
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16. Disconnect the electrical connector at the inner side of the pedal support bracket.  

17. Remove the two bolts at the front of the pedal support bracket.  

18. Remove the two bolts from the bottom side of the pedal support bracket. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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