Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 473

1. Lower window completely.  

2. Insert the outer door belt molding removal tool - 9093 between belt molding and glass at rear and then 

slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.).  

3. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 - 8 

cm (2.5 - 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab.  

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 at 28 cm (11 in.), 43 cm (17 in.), and 57 cm (22.5 in.) from rear of door. 

Fig. 598: Removing/Installing Outer Belt Molding 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

5. Remove outer belt molding.  

INSTALLATION 

WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - OUTER 

2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9093
3 - RETAINING TAB
4 - DOOR OUTER PANEL

 

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Fig. 599: Removing/Installing Outer Belt Molding 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Press the outer belt molding onto the outer door window flange starting at the rear and working forward.  

2. Cycle the window to make sure the window doesn't bind on the outer belt molding.  

WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR 

REMOVAL 

WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR 

Fig. 600: Front Door Weatherstrip 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Open the front door.  

2. Remove weatherstrip from the body mount flange. 

 

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INSTALLATION 

WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR 

Fig. 601: Front Door Weatherstrip 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the weatherstrip to the body mount flange.  

2. Trim the weatherstrip if necessary, and connect the ends together along the flange.  

WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED 

REMOVAL 

WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED 

NOTE:

Position the seal to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, 
starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the 
sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. 
Work 1/2 the way around and then start at the other end of the seal working 
back, making sure the splice joint has no gap and smoothing the seal to avoid 
puckers or wrinkles. If in extreme cold temperatures preheating the 
weatherstrip to 23.8°C (75°F) may be required to fully seat the weatherstrip.

 

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2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 602: Front Door Mounted Weatherstrip 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Carefully remove the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip from the door and remove the seal from 

the door.  

INSTALLATION 

WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED 

Fig. 603: Front Door Mounted Weatherstrip 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Position the seal correctly and install the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip to the door.  

WEATHERSTRIP - HOOD TO COWL 

REMOVAL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro