Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 457

Fig. 501: Right Hinge Bolts 
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5. Remove the bolts (1) from the right hinge. 

Fig. 502: 60 Seat Back Seat Belt Trim 
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6. Remove the seat belt trim from the top of the seat cushion. 

 

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Fig. 503: Depressing Tabs On Head Rest Guide And Removing From Top Of Seat Cushion 
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7. Depress the tabs (3) on the head rest guide (1) and remove from the top of the seat cushion (2).  

8. Remove the seat belt through the cover and cushion.  

9. Remove the cover and cushion from the seat back frame.  

10. Position the seat cover to expose the hog rings and cut off all hog rings to separate the cover from the 

cushion. 

 

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Fig. 504: 60 Seat Back Seat Belt Bolt 
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11. Remove the bolt retaining the seat belt assembly from the seat back frame.  

60/40 Seat Back- 40 

Fig. 505: 40 Seat Floor Bracket Trim 
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1. 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 handle prior to removal. This will make sure 
that the recliner handle is in the proper position after installation.

 

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Fig. 506: 40 Seat Recliner Handle 
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2. Remove the screw (2), washer (1) and recliner handle (3) from the floor bracket. 

Fig. 507: 40 Seat Right Floor Bracket 
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3. Remove the bracket nuts (1), trim attachment bracket (2) and bracket (4) from the hinge (3). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro