Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 649

Fig. 34: Identifying Left Multi-Function Switch, Screw & Clockspring 
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1. Position the left multi-function switch (1) close enough to the mounting bracket (3) integral to the left 

side of the clockspring to reconnect the jumper wire harness connector to the connector receptacle on the 
inboard side of the switch housing.  

2. Align the slide tabs on the switch housing with the channel formations integral to the clockspring 

mounting bracket, then slide the switch into the bracket until it is firmly seated.  

3. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the mounting tab on the front of the left multi-function 

switch to the mounting bracket on the clockspring. Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).  

4. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the connector receptacle on the back of the 

switch housing.  

5. Reinstall the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.  

LICENSE PLATE LAMP 

REMOVAL 

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB 

NOTE:

The following procedure is for replacement of a license plate lamp bulb. The 
license plate lamps are integral to the liftgate handle and light bar unit. If any 
part of this unit is ineffective or damaged, the entire handle and light bar unit 
must be replaced.

 

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Fig. 35: Identifying Latch Tab, Light Bar Unit & Lens 
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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.  

2. Reach under the liftgate handle and light bar unit (2) to access and depress the latch tab (1) on the 

outboard side of the license plate lamp lens toward the lens (3).  

3. Pull the outboard side of the lens downward far enough to disengage the two tabs on the inboard side of 

the lens from the lamp housing.  

4. Remove the lens from under the handle and light bar. 

 

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Fig. 36: Identifying Socket & Bulb 
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5. Firmly grasp and pull the bulb (2) straight out of the socket (1) in the outboard side of the lamp housing.  

INSTALLATION 

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB 

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect 

bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket 
or the lamp wiring.

NOTE:

The following procedure is for replacement of a license plate lamp bulb. The 
license plate lamps are integral to the liftgate handle and light bar unit. If any 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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Fig. 37: Identifying Socket & Bulb 
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1. Align the base of the bulb (2) with the socket (1) in the outboard side of the license plate lamp housing.  

2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated. 

part of this unit is ineffective or damaged, the entire handle and light bar unit 
must be replaced.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Nitro