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Frames & Bumpers: Other Dodge Nitro I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 14 illustrations ~1446 words

FASCIA - FRONT

1 - Fascia Support Bracket
2 - Fastener
3 - Carrier
4 - Fog Lamp Connectors
5 - Fascia
6 - Push Pins
7 - Rivet
  1. Install fascia (5) to carrier (3).
  2. Connect eight tabs securing the fascia (5) to the grille opening reinforcement.
  3. Install the front flair moldings, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306147-S05590706052008120900000) .
  4. Install two screws (2) to the fascia bracket and tighten to 3 N.m (30 in. lbs.).
  5. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors (4) for the fog lamp assemblies on both sides of the vehicle.
  6. Install two rivets (7) securing the fascia (5) to the fascia bracket (1) on both sides of the vehicle.
  7. Install splash shield, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306147-S26235475482008120900000) .
  8. Install three push pins (6) securing the fascia (5) to the carrier (3).

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: FASCIA - REAR
Scheme 17: FASCIA - REAR
1 - Energy Absorber
2 - Rivets
3 - Screws
4 - Rear Fascia

Note. Only remove the rear portion of the right and left rear wheel opening flare moldings, do not remove the door flare moldings.

  1. Remove the right and left side rear wheel opening flare moldings, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306147-S15002832022008120900000) .
  2. Remove the six rivets (2) form the rear fascia (4).
  3. Remove the four screws (3) from the rear fascia (4).
  4. Separate the rear fascia (4) from the rear absorber (1) and remove the fascia from the vehicle.

FASCIA - REAR

1 - Energy Absorber
2 - Rivets
3 - Screws
4 - Rear Fascia
  1. Install into position the rear fascia (4) to the rear absorber (1).
  2. Install the screws (3) located at the top of the rear fascia (4) and tighten to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
  3. Install the six rivets (2) through the rear fascia (4), and the rear absorber (1) to the body.
  4. Install both or the rear wheel opening flare moldings, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306147-S05590706052008120900000) .

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: FOAM - REAR BUMPER FASCIA
Scheme 18: FOAM - REAR BUMPER FASCIA
1 - Body
2 - Rear Absorber
3 - Rivet
  1. Remove the rear fascia, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S12521720352008120900000) .
  2. Remove the four rivets (3) from the rear absorber (2).
  3. Unsnap and remove the rear absorber (2) from the body (1).

FOAM - REAR BUMPER FASCIA

1 - Body
2 - Rear Absorber
3 - Rivet
  1. Position the rear absorber (2) to the body (1) then use hand pressure on the rear absorber until the plastic clips snap into place securing the rear absorber to the body.
  2. Install the four rivets (3) through the rear absorber (2) and into body (1).
  3. Install the rear fascia, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S31363497932008120900000) .

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: REINFORCEMENT - FRONT BUMPER
Scheme 19: REINFORCEMENT - FRONT BUMPER
1 - Crush Can
2 - Crush Can Bolt
  1. Remove the front fascia, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S16396595512008120900000) .
  2. Remove the bolt (2) and remove the jounce bumper spacer (1) from the crossmember.

REINFORCEMENT - FRONT BUMPER

1 - Crush Can
2 - Crush Can Bolt
  1. Install the jounce bumper spacer (1) to the slot in the crossmember.
  2. Install the bolt (2) and tighten to 8 N.m (75 in. lbs.).
  3. Install the front fascia, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S07399701122008120900000) .

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: REINFORCEMENT - REAR BUMPER
Scheme 20: REINFORCEMENT - REAR BUMPER
1 - U - Nut
2 - Body
3 - Crossmember Support
4 - Screw
  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia foam, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S17388412102008120900000) .
  2. Remove the four screws (4) from the crossmember support (3).
  3. Remove the crossmember (3) from the body (2).
  4. Remove the U - Nuts (1) from the body (2).

REINFORCEMENT - REAR BUMPER

1 - U - Nut
2 - Body
3 - Crossmember Support
4 - Screw
  1. Install the U - nuts (1) to the body (2).
  2. Install the crossmember support (3) to the body (2).
  3. Install the four screws (4) to the crossmember support (3) and tighten to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the rear bumper fascia foam , see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S15614659752008120900000) .

WARNING - USE OF HEAT DURING REPAIR

WARNINGChrysler Group engineering's position on the use of heat during collision repair is as follows: Any body panel or frame component damaged which is to be repaired and reused, must be repaired using the "cold straightening" method. No heat may be used during the straightening process. During rough straightening prior to panel replacement, damaged panels or frame components may be heated to assist in body/frame realignment. The application of heat must be constrained to the parts which will be replaced and not allowed to affect any other components. This "no heat" recommendation is due to the extensive use of high strength and advanced high strength steels in Chrysler Group products. High-strength materials can be substantially and negatively affected from heat input which will not be obviously known to the repairer or consumer. Ignoring these recommendations may lead to serious compromises in the ability to protect occupants in a future collision event, reduce the engineered qualities and attributes, or decrease the durability and reliability of the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury. This statement supersedes any previously released information by the Chrysler Group.

VEHICLE PREPARATION

Position the vehicle on a level work surface. Using screw or bottle jacks, adjust the vehicle PLP heights to the specified dimension above a level work surface. Vertical dimensions can be taken from the work surface to the locations indicated were applicable.

DIMENSION ILLUSTRATIONS

Note. All measurements are in MM.

DESCRIPTIONFIGURE
BOTTOM VIEW(Scheme 21).
SIDE VIEW(Scheme 22).

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
Scheme 21

Scheme 22

Scheme 22
Scheme 22

CROSSMEMBER - FRONT SUSPENSION

2 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
3 - ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT BOLTS (4)
  1. Place the cradle on a suitable lifting device, then raise the engine cradle into the vehicle while lining up the engine mount through bolts. NOTE: Refer to the reference marks made during cradle removal procedure and align the cradle to those marks.
  2. Install the cradle mounting bolts and tighten the front bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) and tighten the rear bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
  3. Tighten the engine mount through bolts to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.). 1 - RACK & PINION 2 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 3 - POWER STEERING PUMP 4 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET 5 - RACK & PINION MOUNTING BOLTS
  4. Install the steering gear, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306136-S10202898962008120900000) . 1 - STABILIZER BAR 2 - STABILIZER BAR BUSHING/CLAMPS
  5. Install the front axle, if equipped, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306145-S02337864732008120900000) .
  6. Install the stabilizer bar, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306138-S34196086702008120900000) .
  7. Install the lower control arms, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306138-S38597165122008120900000) .
  8. Lower the vehicle and remove the engine support tool.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION
Scheme 23: CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (6)
  1. Remove the transmission skid plate, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S39954372322008120900000) .
  2. Remove the transfer case skid plate, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S42757057512008120900000) .
  3. Support the transmission with a suitable lifting device.
  4. Remove the four transmission mount nuts from the crossmember.
  5. Remove the six bolts (2) and remove the crossmember (1).

CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION

1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (6)
  1. Install the crossmember and six bolts and tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
  2. Install four transmission mount nuts and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).
  3. Remove the transmission lifting device.
  4. Install the transfer case skid plate, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S07854378862008120900000) .
  5. Install the transmission skid plate, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S03727973882008120900000) .

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: HOOK - FRONT TOW
Scheme 24: HOOK - FRONT TOW
1 - Front Bumper Crossmember
2 - Stud Plate
3 - Body Fasteners
4 - Tow Hook
5 - Bolt
6 - Eye Assembly
7 - Nuts
  1. Remove the jounce bumper spacer, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S32877233062008120900000) .
  2. Remove the tow hook (4) from the eye assembly (6).
  3. Remove the bolts (5) from the eye assembly (6).
  4. Remove the nuts (7) from the eye assembly (6).
  5. Remove the eye assembly (6) from the front bumper crossmember (1).
  6. Remove the stud plate (2) and body fasteners (3) from the front bumper crossmember (1).

HOOK - FRONT TOW

1 - Front Bumper Crossmember
2 - Stud Plate
3 - Body Fasteners
4 - Tow Hook
5 - Bolt
6 - Eye Assembly
7 - Nuts
  1. Install the stud plate (2) and body fasteners (3) to the front bumper crossmember (1).
  2. Install the eye assembly (6) to the front bumper crossmember (1).
  3. Install the nuts (7) and bolts (5) to the eye assembly (6) and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the tow hook (4) to the eye assembly (6).
  5. Install the jounce bumper spacer, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S14281519892008120900000) .

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: HOOK - REAR TOW
Scheme 25: HOOK - REAR TOW
1 - Item_1
2 - Item _2
  1. Remove four bolts (5) from the tow hook/eye (4).
  2. Remove the tow hook/eye (4) from the body (1).
  3. Remove the body fastener (3) from the rear crossmember (2).

HOOK - REAR TOW

1 - Item_1
2 - Item _2
  1. Install the body fastener (3) to the rear crossmember (2).
  2. Install the tow hook/eye (4) to the body (1).
  3. Install four bolts (5) to the tow hook/eye (4) and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).

Scheme 26

Scheme 26: RECEIVER - TRAILER TOW
Scheme 26: RECEIVER - TRAILER TOW
1 - Trailer Tow Connector
2 - Bolts
3 - Trailer Tow Harness Connector

Scheme 27

Scheme 27
Scheme 27
  1. Disconnect the trailer tow harness connector (3) from the trailer tow connector (1).
  2. Remove four bolts (2) from the trailer tow connector (1).
  3. If equipped, remove the tow hooks, see «REMOVAL»(ref-306169-S05549162022008120900000) .
  4. Support the trailer hitch (2) with a suitable lifting device.
  5. Remove the bolts (3) from the trailer hitch (2).
  6. Remove the trailer hitch (2) from the rear rail assembly (1).

RECEIVER - TRAILER TOW

  1. Support the trailer hitch (2) with a suitable lifting device and install to the rear rail assembly (1). NOTE: If equipped with rear tow hooks, support the trailer hitch assembly and install two front bolts to the trailer hitch, then install the rear tow hooks and remaining bolts.
  2. Install the bolts (3) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  3. If equipped, install the tow hooks, see «INSTALLATION»(ref-306169-S36505566522008120900000) . 1 - Trailer Tow Connector 2 - Bolts 3 - Trailer Tow Harness Connector
  4. Install the trailer tow connector (1) and the bolts (2) to the trailer hitch. Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  5. Connect trailer tow harness connector (3) to the trailer tow connector (1).

SHIELD - FUEL TANK

WARNINGThe fuel tank skid plate must be removed as an assembly with the fuel tank. Do not attempt to remove the fuel tank skid plate without removing the fuel tank.
  1. Remove the fuel tank, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306144-S23692653342008120900000) .
  2. Remove the fuel tank skid plate from the fuel tank.
  1. Install the fuel tank skid plate to the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel tank, refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306144-S30588483582008120900000) .

Scheme 28

Scheme 28: SKID PLATE - FRONT ENGINE
Scheme 28: SKID PLATE - FRONT ENGINE
1 - SKID PLATE
2 - BOLTS (4)
  1. Remove the skid plate bolts (2) and remove the skid plate (1).

SKID PLATE - FRONT ENGINE

1 - SKID PLATE
2 - BOLTS (4)
  1. Install the skid plate (1).
  2. Install the bolts (2) and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).

Scheme 29

Scheme 29: SKID PLATE - TRANSFER CASE
Scheme 29: SKID PLATE - TRANSFER CASE
1 - SKID PLATE
2 - BOLTS
  1. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the skid plate (1).

SKID PLATE - TRANSFER CASE

1 - SKID PLATE
2 - BOLTS
  1. Install the skid plate (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: SKID PLATE - TRANSMISSION
Scheme 30: SKID PLATE - TRANSMISSION
1 - Nut/Rivet
2 - Bolt
3 - Skid Plate
4 - Bolt
5 - Location Tabs
  1. Loosen bolts (2) but do not remove.
  2. Remove the two front bolts (4) and slide the skid plate (3) towards the rear of the vehicle to remove. NOTE: Inspect the Nut/Rivets (1) for signs of damage or wear and replace as necessary.
  3. If necessary, remove the nut/rivets.

SKID PLATE - TRANSMISSION

1 - Nut/Rivet
2 - Bolt
3 - Skid Plate
4 - Bolt
5 - Location Tabs

Note. Inspect the Nut/Rivets (1) for signs of damage or wear and replace as necessary.

  1. If necessary replace the nut/rivets (1).
  2. Position the skid plate (3) onto the bolts (2) on the crossmember.
  3. Slide the skid plate forward so that the location tabs on the front of the skid plate (5) engage the slots on the engine cradle.
  4. Install the two bolts (4) to the front of the skid plate.
  5. Tighten all bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).

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