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Dodge Caliber, Caliber SRT4, Caliber R/T 2007 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a Dodge Caliber, Caliber SRT4, Caliber R/T 2007 Parts Catalog on the lift. A customer wants a front brake overhaul, but the aftermarket parts diagram shows a different caliper bracket. You check the VIN – it’s an SRT4, not a base Caliber. Without the OEM part numbers, you’re guessing. That’s time and money down the drain. This manual – 456 pages, factory-printed, 2007 release – gives you the exact part numbers, the VIN breakdown, and the Mopar accessory codes. No third-party translations. No reprints. Only original Dodge documentation.

Open the cover and the first thing you hit is the VIN plate decoding (page 1). That table tells you position 6 tells the series: 2 for Caliber, 4 for Caliber SXT, 6 for Caliber SRT4, 7 for Caliber R/T. Position 8 gives the engine code – K for 2.4L ED3 (the SRT4), C for 1.8L EBA, B for 2.0L ECN. This isn’t a generic decoder; it’s the exact chart Chrysler used at the Belvidere plant. You need a rear axle shaft for a 2007 Caliber R/T? Group 3, Fig. 3-410 lays out the part number. The manual doesn’t hide anything.

Group 1 covers Component Parts for Mopar Accessories – from the Satellite Receiver GEN 2.5 (Fig. 1-105) to the Remote Start kit (Fig. 1-310). Each figure lists the exact hardware kit numbers. If you’re installing a fog lamp kit (Fig. 1-605) on a base Caliber that didn’t come with fog lights, the manual shows you the missing bracket and relay. Aftermarket catalogs often skip these details. This one doesn’t.

VIN Decoding: What the Factory Uses

Three years of turning wrenches in San Antonio taught me one thing: the VIN is your first diagnostic tool. The 2007 Parts Catalog opens with that table. Position 4 tells you the restraint system – side air bags or not. Position 5 shows drivetrain: FWD (LHD) code B, RHD code 3, AWD code E. If you’re ordering a steering rack for a left-hand-drive Caliber SRT4, you don’t want the RHD part. The manual gives you the code, then the part number. That’s it.

7 Systems Covered – From Front Suspension to Brake Lines

This catalog groups parts into 7 major groups (plus Mopar accessories). Group 2: Front Suspension & Drive – Fig. 2-110 shows the front suspension, Fig. 2-210 the front drive shaft. Group 5: Service Brakes – separate figures for front, rear drum, rear disc, power booster, master cylinder (LHD and RHD), and brake lines with and without ABS. If you’re replacing a brake line on a Caliber with ABS, you need Fig. 5-520, not 5-510. The manual draws that line – literally.

Does This Catalog Include Wiring Diagrams or Torque Specs?

This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It does not include torque values, wiring schematics, or repair procedures. What it does give you: every factory part number, every Mopar accessory kit, and the exact VIN decoding to identify your vehicle. For torque specs, you want the Dodge Caliber Body Repair Manual – Section: Additional Support/Information”>Dodge Caliber Body Repair Manual or the Dodge Caliber Service Manual Group Tab Locator”>Service Manual Group Tab Locator. For satellite radio wiring, check the Dodge Caliber 8W-47 Audio System Satellite Radio Schematic – Section: Rear Windo”>8W-47 Audio System Schematic.

Source Validity: OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts Catalogs

Aftermarket parts catalogs often combine multiple years or drop obscure trim levels. This one is the actual 2007 Mopar parts catalog – no condensation, no skipped pages. The VIN decoding table is printed exactly as it was in the dealer system. If you’ve ever ordered a part from a third-party catalog and ended up with the wrong caliper bracket, you know the difference. This manual gives you the factory part number, then you cross-reference it. Start with the Automotive Industry Overview”>Automotive Industry Overview for context on why OEM data matters, or check the Automotive Battery”>battery group if you’re swapping a battery. But for parts, this catalog is the single source of truth.

3 Reasons to Use the Factory Parts Catalog

1. Exact part numbers – no guessing which trim level you have. The VIN decoding tells you.
2. Mopar accessory compatibility – Group 1 lists every OEM kit: satellite radio, remote start, fog lights, spoiler, alarm. If you’re retrofitting, the kit number is there.
3. No guesswork on drivetrain variations – AWD vs. FWD, diesel vs. gas, SRT4 vs. R/T. The catalog separates them by figure number.

FAQ – Two Quick Answers

Can I use this catalog to find torque specs for head bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque values are not listed. You need the factory service manual for that.

What does the VIN position 6 mean for the 2007 Caliber?

Position 6 identifies the series: 2 = Caliber, 4 = Caliber SXT, 6 = Caliber SRT4, 7 = Caliber R/T. This is critical for ordering the correct front brake rotors – the SRT4 uses a 13-inch rotor, the base Caliber a 12-inch. The catalog shows the part number for each series under Fig. 5-110.

Every time I see a tech struggle with a parts order on a 2007 Caliber, it’s because they don’t have the VIN decoded or they’re using a generic parts lookup. This manual puts that data in your hands. I’ve used it for front suspension swaps on a Caliber R/T and for a satellite radio install on a base Caliber. It works. Access the Factory Manual and stop guessing parts.