Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 454

Fig. 477: Load Floor Panel, Load Floor & Rear Seat Bracket 
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Position the rear seats so that the seats are in a flat position.  

3. Remove the load floor panel (1) from the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). 

Fig. 478: Removing/Installing Seat Bracket Nuts 
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4. Remove the three seat bracket nuts. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 479: Removing/Installing Bolts From Cushion Legs 
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5. Remove the four bolts from the cushion legs. 

Fig. 480: Seat Bracket Nuts, Center Seat Belt, Seat Module Electrical Connector & Center Bracket 
Bolts 
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6. Remove the two seat bracket nuts (1) from the seat brackets.  

7. Remove the center bracket bolts (4) and the center seat belt (2).  

8. Remove the electrical connector (3) from the seat module.  

9. Fold down the seat backs and remove from the vehicle.  

INSTALLATION 

NOTE:

Lift the bottom cushion and prop up to access the fasteners.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

SEAT - REAR 

Fig. 481: Seat Bracket Nuts, Center Seat Belt, Seat Module Electrical Connector & Center Bracket Bolts
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1. Fold the seat in a flat position and install the seat assembly to the rear studs.  

2. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the seat module.  

3. Install the anchor bolt to the seat belt (2), and tighten to 62 N.m (46 ft. lbs.), refer to INSTALLATION .  

4. Install the two seat bracket nuts (1) to the seat brackets and tighten to 62 N.m (46 ft. lbs.)  

5. Install the seat bracket bolt (4) to the seat bracket and tighten to 62 N.m (46 ft. lbs.) 

Fig. 482: Removing/Installing Bolts From Cushion Legs 
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6. Install the four seat bracket bolts to the seat brackets and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 483: Removing/Installing Seat Bracket Nuts 
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7. Install the three seat bracket nuts the seat brackets and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 484: Load Floor Panel, Load Floor & Rear Seat Bracket 
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8. Install the load floor panel (1) to the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). Use hand pressure to seat 

the clips.  

9. Return the rear seats in the upright position.  

10. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.  

SEAT BACK - REAR 

REMOVAL 

SEAT BACK - REAR 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro