Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 459

Fig. 514: 40 Seat Right Floor Bracket 
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6. Install the bracket (4), trim attachment bracket (2) and bracket nuts (1) to the hinge (3) and tighten to 47.5 

N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 515: 40 Seat Recliner Handle 
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7. Install the recliner handle (3), washer (1) and screw to the floor bracket in the position noted during 

removal and tighten to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.). 

 

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Fig. 516: 40 Seat Floor Bracket Trim 
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8. Install the trim covering and screw to the floor bracket and tighten to 3 N.m (26.5 in. lbs.).  

9. Install the plastic seat cover clips to the seat back frame.  

10. Install the hog ring attaching the seat back cushion to the seat frame. 

Fig. 517: Seat Back Trim Panel & Seat Back Frame 
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11. Install the seat back trim panel (1) to the seat back frame (2).  

60/40 Seat Back - 60 

NOTE:

Replace any damaged clips as necessary. Failure to replace any missing 
or damaged clips could result in a noise complaint.

 

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Fig. 518: 60 Seat Back Seat Belt Bolt 
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1. Install the seat belt assembly and bolt to the seat back frame and tighten to 47.5 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).  

2. Install the seat back cover to the seat back cushion and install new hog rings.  

3. Feed the seat belt through the cushion and cover.  

4. Install the cover and cushion to the seat back frame, pull the seat cover tight around the cushion and seat 

frame. 

5. Install the head rest guides to the top of the seat cushion. 

Fig. 519: 60 Seat Back Seat Belt Trim 
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6. Install the seat belt trim to the top of the seat back cushion. 

NOTE:

Replace any head rest guide's damaged during removal.

 

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Fig. 520: Right Hinge Bolts 
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7. Install the right hinge and bolts (1) to the seat back frame and tighten to 47.5 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 521: Left Hinge Bolts 
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8. Install the left hinge and bolts (1) to the seat back frame and tighten to 47.5 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro