Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 893

Fig. 7: Knee Blocker 
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5. Remove steering column opening cover, refer to REMOVAL . 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 8: Removing/Installing Shroud 
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6. Remove screws from the lower column shroud (2) and remove both the upper and lower shrouds. See 

Fig. 8. 

1 - Upper Shroud
2 - Lower Shroud

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 9: Steering Column Bolts 
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7. Turn ignition key to the on position.  

8. If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect shifter interlock cable from the column.  

9. Remove the steering coupler bolt and column mounting nuts (2) then lower column (1) off the mounting 

studs. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 10: Identifying Wiring Harness Column, Multi-Function Switch, Ignition Switch & Steering 
Column 
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10. Disconnect and remove the wiring harness (1) from the column. See Fig. 10.  

11. Slide the shifter interlock cable from the tie straps. 

1 - Column Wiring Harness
2 - Multi-function Switch
3 - Ignition Switch
4 - Steering Column

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro