Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 678

Fig. 88: Accelerator Pedal - Without Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 
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The accelerator pedal and APPS (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor) are serviced as a complete assembly 
including the bracket. 

1. Position accelerator pedal/APPS assembly over two mounting studs.  

2. Install two accelerator pedal mounting bracket nuts (2).  

3. Connect electrical connector (3) at APPS.  

4. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.  

SENSOR - ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION 

DESCRIPTION 

DESCRIPTION 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

Fig. 89: Accelerator Pedal - Without Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 
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The accelerator pedal and APPS (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor) are serviced as a complete assembly 
including the bracket. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Removal and Installation procedures. 

SENSOR-CRANKSHAFT POSITION 

REMOVAL 

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR-3.7L 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

Fig. 90: Identifying CKP Sensor, O-Ring & Mounting Bolt 
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The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (2) is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block. It is 
positioned and bolted into a machined hole. 

1. Raise vehicle.  

2. Disconnect sensor electrical connector.  

3. Remove sensor mounting bolt (1).  

1 - MOUNTING BOLT
2 - CKP SENSOR
3 - O-RING

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

4. Carefully twist sensor from cylinder block.  

5. Check condition of sensor o-ring (3).  

REMOVAL - 4.0L 

Fig. 91: Identifying CKP/Oxygen Sensors - 4.0L 
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The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (6) is mounted into the right side of the transmission bellhousing. It is 
positioned and bolted into a machined hole. 

1. Raise vehicle.  

2. Disconnect sensor electrical connector.  

3. Remove sensor mounting bolt (5).  

4. Carefully twist sensor from transmission.  

INSTALLATION 

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR-3.7L 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro