Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 428

Fig. 331: Pedal Support Bracket 
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9. Install the two bolts to the bottom side of the pedal support bracket.  

10. Install the two bolts at the front of the pedal support bracket.  

11. Connect the electrical connector at the inner side of the pedal support bracket. 

 

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Fig. 332: Upper Instrument Panel 
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12. Install the bolts (2) attaching the instrument panel (1) to the body (3) and tighten to 28 N.m (20.5 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 333: Defroster Grille 
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13. Align and install the defroster grille to the instrument panel.  

14. Use hand pressure to engage the defroster grille clips to the instrument panel slots.  

15. Install the steering column to the vehicle, refer to INSTALLATION . 

CAUTION: Make sure the clips located at the center stack and between the 

HVAC duct and instrument panel are engaged before tightening the 
upper instrument panel bolts.

CAUTION: Carefully align the defroster grille clips to the instrument panel slots. 

Make sure the panel is properly positioned to avoid breaking the clip 
tabs from the defroster grille.

 

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Fig. 334: Lower Instrument Panel 
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16. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 6 N.m (55 in. lbs.).  

17. Install the nuts (2) to the lower instrument panel mounts and tighten to 30.5 N.m (22.5 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 335: Cowl Trim Panel 
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18. Install the right and left cowl side panels, see INSTALLATION. 

 

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Fig. 336: Knee Blocker 
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19. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See 

WARNING.  

20. Align steering column cover's claws to instrument panel tabs. When claws are aligned with tabs, slide the 

cover to the right or inboard of the driver side to engage the claws over the instrument panels hinges.  

21. Gently swing the steering column cover upward until the clips touch the corresponding slots in the 

instrument panel and use hand pressure to engage the clips. 

Fig. 337: Removing/Installing Nuts And Instrument Panel Support Bracket 
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22. Install the instrument panel support bracket and nuts and tighten to 28 N.m (20.5 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro