2007 Dodge Nitro - Window Panel-Regulator Replacement

[@chad7768]

Excellent tutorial !!!! I'm a mechanic by trade and this is my first Nitro regulator replacement in 8 years of running my biz... Initially was stumped thanks for the video THANKS

[@yandialbertoverdes6217]

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[@sirc625]

Thanks for your video! It saved me about $180 in labor. Notes about removing and replacing the door handle from the panel: 1. The small black plastic piece connecting the door handle to the metal bar flips forward and then the metal bar can be pulled down to disconnect it. 2. When I was putting the door handle back on the metal pin wouldn't slide all the way down. The bottom hole in the panel mold was made too small. I had to take a drill and widen it a bit. Once I did that the metal pin went all the way through. Oh, and reconnecting the cable for the window control was a pain in the a..! What contortionist put that in!!!

[@bwt3278]

this video helped while I was in a pretty foul mood finding out dodge made a cable driven window.. my only notes are. -Remove the speaker before you remove the inner panel, it makes disconnecting so much easier. -When you get everything disconnected, your panel is going to be stuck in the upper left hand corner, there are 3 slide locks, so you have to horse your panel to the right (towards the hinges) to disengage them.

[@jedibills1]

Brandon Thompson most important part right here. In the video, he just waves his magic hands over it and in the next clip its off, leaving you lost! Great tip!

[@kevinrichmond6237]

man, THANK YOU!!! I've been F#@*ING with this issue for 2 hrs! Trying to be aggressively gentle so i didn't break anything... potential life (possibly car) saving tip! ...back at it!

[@tannerzimmer217]

So you literally just pull it to the right til those slide locks give?

[@spyder981]

This is an old post, do you need to put the panel back in those 3 locking slides?

[@Wigwhom86]

@@spyder981 ideally you would put it back like you took it off although i broke 2 of the tabs and from what i can see, those tab just hold the plastics together to prevent rattle

[@feliciapayattentionnoworg]

Thank you for posting this video! You saved me $550 in repair cost by showing me how to do it myself 😁

[@mrbison45rpm]

Thanks for this video Jim. I have a 2007 Nitro R/T and your presentation was very much appreciated!

[@brianoberhausen5153]

Thank you!!! These keep breaking every 6 months. I’m a pro now thanks to you!

[@brianoberhausen5153]

@@kimkluge2681 No, cheap design! Plastic pulleys. I have replaced these at least 8 times. Bought it new in 07. First two had a shop do it and then said forget that!

[@jmichelzzzboy]

Yep...its a pain....glad the hear it was helpful. hopefully you got the AAA discount as well.

[@fclydgbukrrmggdlfm361]

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[@RAdams]

Thank you this helped me a lot. What a pain it is to replace the darn thing.

[@pipooliva4579]

Thanks for your video really good . But i hacent find anybody that can tell me how to replace the window glass of the back door . Please answer

[@tracstr7785]

This is helpful because its identical for jeep liberty 2008-2012 models. I need to see how the window locked in so I knew I could push the white button to release window and slide it back on after

[@jmichelzzzboy]

Glad to hear it was helpful.

[@reddthedrummer]

This video gave me all the info I needed. I have 2 busted door handles and a broken window panel.

[@schill3833]

how did u fix the door handle I got in my car this morning and it wouldn't open from the inside

[@reddthedrummer]

i had purchased a new door handle from Autozones website, and placed on the new regulator I had bought, and attached it to the rod. I followed these steps, and replaced the handle along with the regulator.

[@williesmith9747]

Great video. It helped me replace mines earlier this morning. Thank you.

[@rmp608]

Thank You for posting this!! Saved me $800 from the stealer....errr I mean dealer......

[@jmichelzzzboy]

rmp608 yeah.....they will rip you off for sure....glad to hear it helped.

[@Jpenny3743]

Thanks dude. Helped me replace mine.

[@ltoledo5157]

5 parts you need from your local Home Depot store to repair that common Nitro problem. A 3/8in*1in*3/8in nylon spacer, a M8-1.25x35mm cap screw/bolt, a M8-1.25 T-Nut set, a M8 washer (total diameter bigger than the nylon spacer), and a bottle of your favorite thread locker. You remove the broken wheel channel in the top of the based as well as the rivet (use a drill and work your way with patience. Very important not to drill continuously because you will melt the plastic!!!). After removing the culprit, take the nylon spacer and shave 1/8in of material in one side. Then, make a channel about 1/8 to 3/16in all around the spacer in the middle with a file--triangle shape works best. Put thread locker on the bolt, put the washer, then spacer, and then install in the plastic base. Put the nut and tighten. The cables can be rewound again. Best way to do it is to remove the regulator motor and rewind the cables right there. A rule of thumb is that each cable must hold half of the plastic wheel. Don't forget to grease the parts. Use lithium based. Allow the thread locker to dry before using (at least 1 hour).

[@markb3763]

Excellent video!! Very helpful

[@stevekellar1403]

GREAT FREEKING VIDEO JAMES ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !

[@rosannadill7517]

This a was a big help to me. Thanks! In my case, the cables had gotten messed up but the existing plastic was ok. Too bad I couldnt just replace the bad cable.

[@rexalvidera]

Thanks for this video. Mine 2008 and both left and right panel needs replacement. Any idea where I can get it? Finding difficult to find parts here in Dubai, Thanks

[@jorgemacias4215]

Hi i have to say thank you for the tutorial that help me a lot so thanks again

[@bobhernandez1043]

Thank you, your the man, nice video very detailed I watched it and got mine done in 20 minutes.

[@MarshallLegend]

Thanks for the video, it was a lot of help!!

[@jmichelzzzboy]

MarshallLegend ..happy to hear it was helpful !!

[@mohamedelsharkawy6205]

Thank for your video, can you mention to me how to remove the second cover ?

[@joselopez-fq8nb]

thank you very much for your help...your video is amazing!!

[@Cesar502mo]

Thanks .

[@soydeguamuchil]

thank you very much for your vídeo. it. was very helpful.

[@shawnburnaine9060]

Thanks! This was a huge help

[@omar_b]

Huge help. Gotta figure out the door handle 😅

[@jmichelzzzboy]

Omar...the handles were defective too...they were redesigned after a few years ..you can see the difference on the new ones where they added more material at the stress point. I replaced all of mine. You have to remove the door panels to remove the handles. They are easy to replace once you remove the panel. As i recall there is one knurled pin about 2 inches long holding the handle in place...i think you can use a small pin or screwdriver to knock it out from the bottom...also remove the latch attach. The spring will fall out once you remove the pin...so take a picture of how the spring was in there. Its a 5 minute job. I bought the handles online..cant remember the website..but i think they were about 30 bucks each. Good luck.

[@nicarchiecastro7917]

thanks a lot its very help in save a lot of money

[@jamesjarrettt3995]

James 6 years ago helping a james 6 years in the future lmao

[@johnniestewart6838]

good info thanks.

[@dsmcsm1]

How do you energize the spring for the handle

[@roygalbraith337]

I appreciate the video did a pretty good job of it the one thing that got me you keep on saying I'll show that to you in a minute if you're not to that point why you going to show it to me in a minute why don't you show it to me at the time that you have to do it as I said I appreciate the video I do but please stop telling people you're going to show something to them in a minute if you're not already to that point

[@JakeSilk-zg7ml]

Also we need go pro videos so both hands can be used

[@JakeSilk-zg7ml]

There going to charge me 800$to do this crazy

[@45maney]

Good job thank you....

[@as1465]

Hello. video is great. What part did you buy? I bought Dorman 751-273 which I verified with auto part stores as the correct part but the door handle doesn't fit. I compared it to the broken OE panel and it isn't deep enough to fit.

[@jmichelzzzboy]

Yes thats the right panel.... not sure why the handle doesnt fit...the new handles have more material in the joint... but they still fit the panel...

[@benray828]

Extraordinarily helpful video. What was the length of the two-by you had propping the window up? Just wondering. :D

[@nastbrute]

Why don't you show how to remove that piece that clips to the backside of the panel by the arm for the door latch? It keeps the panel from coming out and you skipped right over it

[@tattedgaming9657]

I’m wondering there’s a panel connected to the regulator on the inside next to the lock rig. It looked easy for you but I can’t get that panel off the door itself or the regulator

[@mk1eski]

thanks very helpful video

[@jimpullman-sr2525]

Very nice job. Thank you very much.

[@daganhaddad]

8:20 - it was @ this point I had to get a new window

[@guillermorodriguez8714]

Thank you!

[@garystubbs1054]

I did my own last year, when I first got my jeep, it came broken, my driver side window, the same program to get done.

[@philtayler3603]

How the heck did you get the window out? Im stumped, it will not come out no matter what angle of attack I take.

[@jmichelzzzboy]

I never removed the window...just disconnected it from the piece attached to the regulator...i suppose you could..but not sure how you would do that....you might have to remove the seal around the window.

[@philtayler3603]

It absolutely will not fit- how bizarre...I’ve been trying to swap tinted panels with non-tinted, and i’m just baffled that it is so challenging.

[@jeffpeacock3891]

Here is another video that will save you a lot of time. Also, be sure the regulator panel is installed and tightened down, otherwise the window will not fit in the carriage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpW3XmV-f6acp8U

[@danielangulo3321]

My rear right window just broke not even 2 hours ago. I have to buy all the parts first then look into figuring it out or getting it professionally done so I don’t screw it up 💔. I’m so heart broken though. Like, WHYYYY? 😭 This is a sick joke ☹️. Also, thanks for this video on so many levels. This has given me a lot of hope, bro! Also, do you recall prices of the internal panel and cable/pully system and where you purchased them from? I’ve found some I think may be it but just wondered how you went about it purchase wise and what you would recommend? I solely keep this entire Nitro (2008 Electric Blue Pearl w/ black trim) up myself, so this would be very new for me to conquer. #terrified

[@jmichelzzzboy]

Daniel Angulo ..hey Daniel...i think it was less the 200$...keep in mind the pulleys are built into the panel..so its just one piece....see the beginning view of the entire panel. It is actually not that difficult a job. If you get it from a dealer make sure you ask if the give any discounts...like AAA... Good luck !

[@johnniestewart6838]

you can get a new panel from rockauto.com for around 70 to 100

[@scottorlopp4210]

Hi is there a window guide that could be missing? i bought a used nitro that was in an accident.

[@cynthiavazquez1264]

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[@MrMurphy5150]

STUCK? YOUR DOOR PANEL SLOTS WONT SLIDE OFF LATCH BRACKET TABS?!?. i own the 4.0 R/T 4x4, dont know if this vid is or not but year is same. anyways, behind carrier plate(hinge side toward door handle) you see 3 tabs slotted into the latch bracket. 1 front(top), 2 in back. what you don't see and not in any manual is the stopper tab preventing slide off, located directly under top and in front of bottom tabs. use flathead to lift front bottom half of bracket 1/4 inch away from Carrier Plate to release blocker and slide off. your welcome

[@MrMurphy5150]

oh believe me I KNOW exactly how many hours you saved, your knuckle skin as well. he left that important part out for everyone to pay there due's for the hell he gone through with the very problematic hidden latch. like I did, and I totally get it, unfortunately. except I'm not a sadistic asswipe defeating his time, energy, purpose of making this vid. unless it was to go out of his way and let the world know he goes above beyond just to be a Grade "A" asshole!! thank you for acknowledging your appreciation Michael, you made my day and my pain ALL worth it killer!

[@scottorlopp4210]

The window skews when it is going up. Any suggestions?

[@luishurtado7558]

how do u take off the window and how to install it need help

[@jmichelzzzboy]

you dont actually "remove" the window...you have to "release" it from the part shown at .26 of the video ..then pull it up....at .26 shows the part on the inside of the panel that the window is attached to. . at 8.16 it discusses the button you have to push in to release the window...13.20 has some more detail on that...

[@markevansdj]

Worst car I’ve ever owned. Constantly breaking. What’s the length on that wood? Lol

[@sirc625]

I've had a 2007 SLT for about 2 years. I had to replace the engine a month ago. Thank God I got the extended warrenty!

[@MiguelHernandez-sc9sp]

u save me $$ 100 tnks

[@HexxBand]

Happy to hear it worked out !

[@kevinreynolds3085]

How do I get the front passanger side panel off

[@jmichelzzzboy]

not sure...but i assume its the same....there is the hole you have to look for in the main assembly to stick a screwdriver in and push the plastc retainer back...see if that works..good luck !

[@MrMurphy5150]

Kevin Reynolds scroll up or down in this comment section. i have explained how, in detail

[@luishurtado7558]

they broke my glass

[@oscarchavez8226]

Mine too

[@dizzyknutsak9462]

Wow looks like a lot of bullshit and a very common problem in dodge nitros. I think I’ll pass and purchase a nice used Japanese compact

[@robertstolz3027]

NO kidding! This is the dumbest design I've ever seen. I guess the design used by almost every manufacturer for decades wasn't good enough.

[@anonymousyou2uber236]

You need to get your steps in order....it's very confusing for you to jump back and forth between steps! This video isn't much help to me, unfortunately.

[@jmichelzzzboy]

The video is for people with IQs over 70.....sorry you dont fall into that category.

[@kurtfischer9462]

Thank you!