Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 463

4. Attach the cable to the seat back frame and to the seat riser.  

5. Install the 40 seat onto the pivot bolt. 

Fig. 544: Removing/Installing Seat Bolt From Floor Bracket 
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6. Install the seat bolt (1) to the floor bracket (2) on the right side of the 40 seat and tighten to 27.5 N.m (20 

ft. lbs.).  

7. Attach the cable to the seat back frame and to the seat riser.  

60/40 Split Seat - 40 

Fig. 545: 40 Seat Pivot Bolt 
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1. Install the seat pivot bolt (1) to the floor bracket (2) and tighten to 27.5 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).  

2. Install the seat onto the pivot bolt. 

 

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Fig. 546: Removing/Installing Seat Bolt From Floor Bracket 
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3. Install the seat bolt (1) to the floor bracket (2) on the right side of the 40 seat and tighten to 27.5 N.m (20 

ft. lbs.).  

4. Attach the cable to the seat back frame and to the seat riser.  

STATIONARY GLASS 

GLASS - LIFT GATE 

REMOVAL 

GLASS - LIFT GATE 

Fig. 547: Liftgate Trim Panel 
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1. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3).  

2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel 

(3).  

3. Lift the trim panel (3) from the lift gate (1). 

Fig. 548: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connector, Lift Gate Glass & Heated Glass Tab 
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1 ) from the (3 ) on the lift gate glass (2). 

Fig. 549: Lift Gate Glass, Adhesive Backed Spacers & Spacers 
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5. Cut urethane bonding from around quarter glass (1) using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cutting 

device can be used if available.  

6. Remove glass from vehicle.  

 

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INSTALLATION 

GLASS - LIFT GATE 

Fig. 550: Lift Gate Glass, Adhesive Backed Spacers & Spacers 
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1. Clean inside of glass with Mopar® Glass Cleaner and lint-free cloth.  

2. Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around edge of glass. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free cloth.  

3. Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow at least eighteen minutes drying time.  

4. Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around window vinyl border location.  

5. Install the adhesive backed spacers (2) to the upper part of the lift gate glass (1).  

6. Install the spacers (3) to the lower part of the lift gate glass (1).  

7. Position lift gate glass (1) into window opening and lock clips into place. 

Fig. 551: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connector, Lift Gate Glass & Heated Glass Tab 
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