Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 975

Fig. 31: Disengaging Wiper Arm from Pivot Shaft 
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4. If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal puller (3) to disengage the wiper arm (1) from the pivot shaft 

(2).  

5. Remove the front wiper arm pivot end from the pivot shaft.  

REAR WIPER ARM 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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Fig. 32: Rear Wiper Arm Components 
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1. Unsnap and swing the molded plastic nut cover off of the pivot end of the wiper arm (4).  

2. Remove the nut (5) that secures the wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft (1). 

3. Use a slight rocking action to disengage the rear wiper arm pivot end from the output shaft and remove 

the wiper arm.  

INSTALLATION 

FRONT WIPER ARM 

CAUTION: The use of a battery terminal puller when removing the rear wiper 

arm is NOT recommended as this may damage the rear wiper arm.

NOTE:

Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to 
install the front wiper arms. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and 
move the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob to its OFF position. If 
the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then turn the ignition switch 
back to the OFF position. The front wiper motor is now in its park position.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 33: Identifying Front Wiper Arms, Plastic Nut Cap, Nut & Wiper Alignment Lines 
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1. The front wiper arms (1) must be indexed to the pivot shafts with the front wiper motor in the park 

position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts (4) so that 
the tip of the wiper blade is aligned with the wiper alignment lines (5) located near the lower margin of 
the windshield glass.  

2. Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring 

tension on the pivot end and push the pivot end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot 
shaft.  

3. Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18 

ft. lbs.).  

4. Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the front wipers OFF, then check for the 

correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.  

5. Reinstall the plastic nut cap (2) onto the wiper arm pivot nut.  

REAR WIPER ARM 

NOTE:

Be certain that the rear wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to 
install the rear wiper arm. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move 
the rear wiper switch to its OFF position. If the wiper motor output shaft moves, 
wait until it stops moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF 
position. The wiper motor is now in its park position.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 34: Rear Wiper Arm Components 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. The rear wiper arm (4) must be indexed to the rear wiper motor output shaft with the motor in the park 

position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot end onto the output shaft so that the tip of 
the wiper blade is aligned with the upper edge of the lower liftgate glass blackout area (3).  

2. With the rear wiper arm properly indexed, push the tapered mounting hole on the pivot end of the wiper 

arm down over the output shaft.  

3. Install and tighten the nut (5) that secures the rear wiper arm to the output shaft. Tighten the nut to 12 

N.m (9 ft. lbs.).  

4. Fold and snap the molded plastic nut cover over the nut on the pivot end of the rear wiper arm.  

5. Wet the lift glass and operate the rear wiper. Turn the rear wiper switch to the OFF position, then check 

for correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.  

WIPER BLADE 

DESCRIPTION 

FRONT WIPER BLADE 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Service Information - Nitro