Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 460

Fig. 522: Bracket, Trim Attachment Bracket, Bracket Nuts & Hinge 
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9. Install the bracket (1), trim attachment bracket (2) and bracket nuts (3) to the hinge (4) and tighten to 47.5 

N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 523: Removing/Installing Screw And Trim Covering From Hinge 
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10. Install the trim covering and screw to the floor bracket and tighten to 3 N.m (26.5 in. lbs.).  

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

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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Fig. 524: Seat Back Trim Panel & Seat Back Frame 
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12. Install the seat back trim panel (1) to the seat back frame (2).  

INSTALLATION 

SEAT BACK - REAR 

60/40 Seat Back - 40 

Fig. 525: 40 Seat Left Floor Bracket 
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1. Install the left floor bracket to the seat frame. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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Fig. 526: 40 Seat Right Floor Bracket 
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2. 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. 527: 40 Seat Recliner Handle 
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3. 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.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 528: 40 Seat Floor Bracket Trim 
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4. Install the trim covering (3) and screw (2) to the floor bracket and tighten to 3 N.m (26.5 in. lbs.). 

Fig. 529: Removing/Installing Recliner Rod Nut And Recliner Rod 
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5. Install the spacer, recliner rod (2) and recliner rod nut (1) to the position noted during removal and tighten 

to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).  

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

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro