Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 793

Fig. 21: Ignition Switch Mounting Screws & Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws 
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8. For columns without tilt remove the bracket (2) to gain access to the ignition switch mounting screws (1). 

See Fig. 21 

1 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
2 - Non-Tilt Mounting Bracket Screws

 

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Fig. 22: Ignition Switch & Ignition Switch Mounting Screws 
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9. Disconnect the electrical connector at rear of ignition switch (1). See Fig. 22.  

10. Remove ignition switch mounting screws (2).  

11. Using a small screwdriver, push on locking tab and remove switch from steering column.  

INSTALLATION 

IGNITION SWITCH 

The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first 
before installing ignition switch. 

1. Before installing ignition switch, rotate the slot in the switch to the ON position. 

1 - Ignition Switch
2 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws

 

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Fig. 23: Ignition Switch & Ignition Switch Mounting Screws 
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2. Connect the electrical connector to rear of the ignition switch. Make sure that locking tabs are fully seated 

into wiring connector.  

3. Position switch (1) to column and install the mounting screws (2). Tighten screw to 3 N.m (26 in. lbs.). 

1 - Ignition Switch
2 - Ignition Switch Mounting Screws

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 24: Ignition Switch & Tilt Lever Mechanism 
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4. Install the tilt lever bracket (2) mounting screws. Tighten screws to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.). 

1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - TILT LEVER MECHANISM

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro