Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 455

60/40 Seat Back - 40 

Fig. 485: Removing/Installing 40/60 Seat 
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1. Remove the 40 and 60 seat, see REMOVAL.  

2. Remove the screw and trim covering. 

Fig. 486: Removing/Installing Nuts Attaching 40 60 Seat Back Frames 
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3. Remove the nuts (1) attaching the 40 and 60 seat back frames. 

 

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Fig. 487: Removing/Installing Recliner Rod Nut And Recliner Rod 
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4. Remove the recliner rod nut (1) and recliner rod (2).  

5. Remove the 40 seat back frame from the 60 seat back frame. 

Fig. 488: 40 Seat Floor Bracket Trim 
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6. Trace (1) an outline of the recliner handle. Remove screw (2) and the floor bracket trim (3) from the 

hinge. 

NOTE:

Mark the position of the recliner lever prior to removal. This will make sure 
that the recliner lever is in the proper position after installation.

 

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Fig. 489: 40 Seat Recliner Handle 
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7. Remove the screw (2), washer (1) and recliner handle (3) from the floor bracket. 

Fig. 490: 40 Seat Right Floor Bracket 
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8. Remove the bracket nuts (1), trim attachment bracket (2) and bracket (4) from the hinge (3). 

 

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Fig. 491: 40 Seat Left Floor Bracket 
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9. Remove the left floor bracket from the seat frame.  

60/40 Seat Back - 60 

Fig. 492: Removing/Installing 40/60 Seat 
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1. Remove the 40 and 60 seat, see REMOVAL.  

2. Remove the screw and trim covering. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro