DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

(7) Install pull cup support bracket, water shield,
and door trim panel.
Fig. 48 Door Glass Run Weatherstrip
1 ± REAR DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
2 ± REAR DOOR
3 ± DOOR TRIM PANEL4 ± SPACER
5 ± WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE
6 ± DOOR CHECK STRAP
Fig. 47 Rear Door Glass
1 ± REAR DOOR GLASS
2 ± REAR DOOR
3 ± LATCH STRIKER4 ± SPACER
5 ± REAR WINDOW MANUAL REGULATOR
6 ± WINDOW TO REGULATOR FASTENERS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove bolts attaching check strap to hinge
pillar.
(3) Remove check strap seal from door end frame.
(4) Remove bolts attaching check strap to door end
frame (Fig. 49).
(5) Remove check strap from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not close door before adjusting the
door latch. Door may fail to open.
(1) Position door check strap on vehicle.
(2) Install check strap attaching bolts to the door
end frame.
(3) Install check strap seal. If seal is damaged or
worn replace seal.
(4) Install check strap attaching bolts to the hinge
pillar.
(5) Install door trim panel.
REAR DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open door and support on a suitable lifting
device.(2) Disconnect the wire connector at the hinge pil-
lar.
(3) Remove bolts attaching door check strap to
B-pillar.
(4) Remove bolts attaching lower hinge to door
(Fig. 50).
(5) Remove bolts attaching upper hinge to door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply MopartMultimileage Grease to the
inside of the door hinge bushings.
(2) Install bolts to the upper hinge to door.
(3) Install bolts to the lower hinge to door.
(4) Connect the wire connector at the B-pillar.
(5) Remove lifting device.
(6) Adjust door as necessary.
REAR DOOR HINGE
NOTE: If both hinges on one door are to be
replaced, remove and install one hinge completely
prior to beginning the second hinge.
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support door on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove bolts attaching door check strap to
lower B-pillar for greater access, if necessary.
(3) Mark position of hinge on both the door end
frame and lower B-pillar to ease installation.
Fig. 49 Rear Door Check Strap
1 ± REAR DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
2 ± REAR DOOR
3 ± DOOR TRIM PANEL4 ± SPACER
5 ± WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE
6 ± DOOR CHECK STRAP
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(4) Remove bolts attaching hinge to door end
frame (Fig. 50).
(5) Remove bolts attaching hinge to lower B-pillar.
(6) Remove door hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not grease door hinges.
(1) If necessary, paint new door hinge prior to
installation.
(2) Position door hinge on vehicle.
(3) Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to lower
B-pillar.
(4) Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to door
end frame.
(5) Align hinge to marks made previously and
tighten all bolts.
(6) Install bolts attaching door check strap to
lower B-pillar, if removed previously.
(7) Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door hinge
for proper door alignment, if necessary.
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open the fuel filler door.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the door to the
quarter panel (Fig. 51).(3) Remove the door from the panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fuel filler door on the quarter
panel with the screw holes aligned.
(2) Install the screws attaching the fuel filler door
to the quarter panel.
Fig. 50 Rear Door
1 ± UPPER HINGE
2 ± REAR DOOR
3 ± CHECK STRAP4 ± LOWER HINGE
5 ± BODY ASSEMBLY
Fig. 51 Fuel Filler Door
1 ± BODY ASSEMBLY
2 ± FUEL FILLER DOOR
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DECKLID LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Remove bolts attaching decklid latch to decklid
(Fig. 52).
(3) Remove attaching latch from decklid.
(4) Disconnect remote decklid latch release cable
form decklid latch.
(5) Disconnect decklid ajar switch connector from
latch.
(6) Remove latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch in vehicle and engage decklid
ajar switch connector to latch.
(2) Connect remote decklid latch release cable to
decklid latch.
(3) Install bolts attaching decklid latch to decklid
lid.
DECKLID
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Mark bolt locations on inside of decklid to aid
installation.
(3) Disengage clips attaching wire harness and
decklid release cable to decklid.(4) Disconnect wire connector and release cable
from decklid latch.
(5) Remove bolts attaching top of hinge to decklid
(Fig. 53).
(6) With aid from a helper, remove bolts holding
bottom of hinge to decklid.
(7) Remove decklid from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place decklid in position on vehicle.
(2) With aid from a helper, install bolts attaching
bottom of hinge to decklid.
(3) Install bolts attaching top of hinge to decklid.
(4) Align decklid to achieve equal spacing on all
sides and flush across gaps.
(5) Verify decklid operation and sealing.
(6) Connect wire connector and release cable on
latch.
(7) Install clips attaching wire harness and cable
to decklid.
DECKLID LIFT SPRINGS
REMOVAL
WARNING: USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN REMOVING SPRINGS, PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
Fig. 52 Decklid Latch
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± POWER DECKLID CONNECTOR
3 ± RETAINER CLIP
4 ± DECKLID SECURITY ALARM SWITCH
5 ± VIEW Y6 ± LOCK CYLINDER
7 ± GASKET
8 ± DECKLID LATCH
9 ± POWER DECKLID LATCH
10 ± DECKLID OVERSLAM BUMPER
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(1) Release and open decklid.
(2) Support decklid on a suitable prop device.
(3) Pull split cover from lift spring (Fig. 53).
(4) Using a common pliers, disengage spring from
adjustment slot under decklid opening side trough.
(5) Disengage spring from decklid hinge.
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage spring to decklid hinge.
(2) Engage spring to the adjustment slot under
decklid opening side trough.
(3) Remove decklid support device.
(4) Close decklid.
DECKLID LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove decklid latch.
(2) Remove clip attaching decklid lock cylinder to
decklid.
(3) Pull lock cylinder from decklid (Fig. 53).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lock cylinder into position.
(2) Install clip attaching decklid lock cylinder to
decklid.
(3) Install decklid latch.
DECKLID LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Release decklid latch and open decklid.(2) Remove push in fasteners attaching decklid lin-
ing to tail panel.
(3) Remove trunk lining from tail panel.
(4) Remove bolts attaching decklid latch striker to
tail panel (Fig. 54).
(5) Remove striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install striker in vehicle.
(2) Install trunk lining from tail panel.
(3) Install push in fasteners attaching decklid lin-
ing to tail panel.
(4) Close decklid.
Fig. 53 Decklid
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± DECKLID HINGE3 ± DECKLID SPRING
Fig. 54 Decklid Latch Striker
1 ± DECKLID LATCH STRIKER
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DECKLID OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Pull decklid weatherstrip form decklid opening
fence (Fig. 55).
(3) Remove weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place decklid opening weatherstrip into posi-
tion.
(2) Press the weatherstrip onto the decklid open-
ing fence.
(3) Close decklid.
TRUNK CARPET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners (three per side) attaching
carpet to shelf panel. Fasteners are accessed from
inside the vehicle (Fig. 56).
(2) Pull out leading flaps of the carpet through the
opening from the shelf panel.
(3) Pull carpet from under the springs.
(4) Remove trunk carpet from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place carpet in truck and smooth out.
(2) Tuck both sides of the carpet ends under
springs.
(3) Position the leading flaps of the carpet through
the opening onto the shelf panel.(4) Install fasteners (three per side) to secure the
carpet to shelf panel (install fasteners from inside
the vehicle).
(5) Overlap the slits in the back of the carpet so
the center section lays over the outer sections.
Fig. 55 Decklid Opening Weatherstrip
1 ± DECKLID HINGE
2 ± DECKLID UP STOP BUMPER3 ± DECKLID OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 56 Trunk Carpet
1 ± TRUNK CARPET
2 ± REAR FASCIA
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

DECKLID COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners attaching decklid cover to
vehicle (Fig. 57).
(2) Remove decklid cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cover on decklid over the striker.
(2) Install push in fasteners.
(3) Seat the lower edges of the carpet and smooth
out.
(4) Close decklid.
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open front and rear doors.
(2) Using a door trim removing tool, disengage the
push-in fasteners holding A-pillar and C-pillar
weatherstrip molding.
(3) Starting at the bottom of the A-pillar, pull the
roof rail weatherstrip from the windshield side mold-
ing.
(4) Pull roof rail weatherstrip from the roof rail
pinch flange above the door opening (Fig. 58).
(5) Separate roof rail weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place weatherstrip in position on pinch flange.
(2) Starting at the bottom of the C-pillar, install
the roof rail weatherstrip molding to the pinch rail.
(3) Install push-in fasteners to hold weatherstrip
to A-pillar and C-pillar.
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Open door(s).
(2) Using trim stick disconnect the top and bottom
push in fasteners from B-pillar applique. Gently pull
outward on the applique to remove from the vehicle.
NOTE: The applique is attached to the vehicle with
two sided tape between the push in fasteners,
ensure all of the old two sided tape is removed
from the vehicle surface before installation of new
part.
(3) Remove weatherstrip from the retainer channel
(Fig. 59).
(4) Remove retainer channel from the body side
aperture.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install retainer channel to the body side aper-
ture.
(2) Remove weatherstrip from the retainer chan-
nel.
(3) Connect the top and bottom push in fasteners
to B-pillar applique. Gently push on the applique to
install from the vehicle.
Fig. 57 Decklid Trim Panel
1 ± DECKLID COVER
Fig. 58 Roof Rail Weatherstrip
1 ± ROOF RAIL WEATHER STRIP
2 ± ROOF RAIL CHANNEL
3 ± PUSH-IN FASTENER
4 ± RETAINING LIP
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove B-pillar applique (Fig. 60).
(2) Remove push in fasteners attaching weather-
strip to B-pillar.
(3) Pull weatherstrip from B-pillar channels.
(4) Remove screws attaching channels to B-pillar.
(5) Remove channels from B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install channels from B-pillar.
(2) Install screws attaching channels to B-pillar.
(3) Install weatherstrip to B-pillar channels.
(4) Install push in fasteners attaching weather-
strip to B-pillar.
(5) Install B-pillar applique
A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding trim to A-pillar.
(2) Separate A-pillar trim from vehicle (Fig. 61).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position A±pillar trim panel to A±pillar.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in A±pillar.
(3) Push clips on trim panel into slots in A±pillar.
DOOR SILL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Open door to gain access to sill trim.
(2) Disengage clips attaching sill trim to door sill
and door opening flange.
(3) Remove door sill trim from vehicle (Fig. 62).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position door sill trim on door sill.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
holes in door sill.
Fig. 59 Roof Rail Weatherstrip Retainer Channel
1 ± PUSH PIN
2 ± ROOF RAIL
WEATHERSTRIP
RETAINER CHANNEL3 ± PUSH PIN
4 ± REMOVE BACKING
STRIP FROM FOAM
TAPE
Fig. 60 B-Pillar Weatherstrip Channel
1 ± B-PILLAR APPLIQUE
2 ± TAPE ON BACK OF APPLIQUE
3 ± B-PILLAR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(3) Engage clips on trim panel into slots in door
sill.
(4) Engage clips on trim panel onto door opening
flange.
(5) Press downward on trim panel to fully engage
all clips.
SIDE COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips attaching cowl trim to cowl
side panel.
(2) Remove cowl trim from vehicle (Fig. 63).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl trim panel to inner cowl panel.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of cowl trim
panel to mating holes in inner cowl panel.
(3) Push clips on trim panel into slots in inner
cowl panel.
B-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolt attaching lower seat belt anchor to
floor pan kick-up (Fig. 64).
(2) Remove shoulder belt height control knob.
(3) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to belt
adjuster (Fig. 65).
(4) Remove access cover from B-pillar trim.
(5) Disengage clips attaching trim to B-pillar.
(6) Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt
through trim panel.
(7) Remove B-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Tighten all seat belt bolts to 40 N´m (40 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(1) Position B-pillar trim panel near B-pillar.
(2) Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt
through trim panel.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in B-pillar.
(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in B-pillar.
(5) Install access cover to B-pillar trim.
Fig. 61 A-pillar Trim
1 ± WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR
2 ± CLIPS
3 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 62 Door Sill Trim
1 ± FRONT DOOR SILL
2 ± REAR DOOR SILL
3 ± SILL TRIM
Fig. 63 Side Cowl Trim
1 ± DOOR OPENING
2 ± COWL
3 ± SILL
4 ± COWL TRIM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(6) Install bolt attaching turning loop to belt
adjuster.
(7) Move adjuster in to the lowest position.
(8) Install shoulder belt height control knob.
(9) Install bolt attaching lower seat belt anchor to
floor pan kick-up.
UPPER QUARTER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips attaching trim to upper quar-
ter panel (Fig. 66).
(2) Remove upper trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check to ensure that electric rear window wir-
ing is positioned correctly in the roof channel pro-
vided.
(2) Position trim panel in vehicle.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in upper quarter panel.
(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in upper
quarter panel.
LOWER QUARTER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove rear seat cushion and back.
Fig. 64 B-pillar Trim
1 ± FRONT SEAT BELT ADJUSTER
2 ± UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
3 ± ADJUSTER BUTTON
4 ± TURNING LOOP
5 ± SEAT BELT
6 ± SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
7 ± ANCHOR BOLT
8 ± LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
Fig. 65 Turning Loop to Belt Adjuster
1 ± FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER
2 ± TAB IS ON BOTTOM
Fig. 66 Upper Quarter Trim
1 ± UPPER QUARTER TRIM PANEL
2 ± LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 ± SEAT BELT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)