tra DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove lamp from bumper.
(3) Remove bulb socket from lamp.
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into lamp.
(3) Place lamp in position.
(4) Install screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper.
UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lens.
(2) Remove bulb hood lamp socket (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb in the hood lamp socket.
(2) Install lens.
REAR CARGO LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid and locate lamp in the rear shelf
panel.
(2) Insert a trim stick or small flat blade between
the lamp lens and rear shelf reinforcement panel.
(3) Pry the lamp lens downward.
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Position the lamp in the rear shelf reinforce-
ment panel and snap into place.
DOME LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick between the dome lamp
bezel and dome lamp lens.
(2) Carefully swing down one side the lamp lens.
(3) Remove bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb in socket and snap into place.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.
TRANSAXLE RANGE INDICATOR LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove floor console.
(2) Remove wiring and socket from Transaxle
Range Indicator.
(3) Remove bulb from socket.
Fig. 5 License Plate Lamp
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 ± BULB
Fig. 6 Hood Lamp
1 ± UNDER HOOD LAMP SWITCH
2 ± HOOD
3 ± LAMP WIRE CONNECTOR
4 ± LAMP
5 ± LENS
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LAMP SERVICE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP ASSEMBLIES.......................12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE.....................12
FOG LAMP..............................13
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB........13
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP...............13
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)..............................14TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP........14
LICENSE PLATE LAMP....................14
UNDERHOOD LAMP......................14
REAR CARGO LAMP......................15
DOME LAMP............................15
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB..................15
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB..............15
VISOR VANITY LAMP......................15
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP ASSEMBLIES
The lamp assemblies or modules generally consist
of a housing, reflector(s) and lens that directs a light
source. Vehicles use many different types of lamps:
²Headlamp
²Fog Lamp
²Tail Lamp
²Stop Lamp
²Turn Signal Lamp
²Back up Lamp
²Dome Lamp
²Transaxle Range Indicator Lamp (PRNDL)
²Glove Box Lamp
²Floor Console Lamp
²Rear Cargo Lamp
²Visor Vanity Lamp
²Underhood Lamp
²etc.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(3) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from back of head-
lamp module.
(5) Remove headlamp module (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Connect wire connectors to the back of head-
lamp module.
(2) Place headlamp module in position.
(3) Install screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(4) Close hood.
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BULB APPLICATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS........................17INTERIOR LAMPS........................17
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher can-
dle power than the bulb listed in the chart below.
Damage to lamp can result. Do not touch halogen
bulbs with fingers or other oily surfaces. Bulb life
will be reduced.
LAMP BULB
Back Up Lamp................3157 ± P27/7W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL).........................W16W
Front Fog Lamp..................... GE881
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp..........3157NA
Front Side Marker Lamp................. 168
Headlamp............................9007
License Plate Lamp..................... 168
Rear Tail/Stop/
Turn Signal Lamp............3157 ± P27/7W
INTERIOR LAMPS
Service procedures for most of the lamps in the
instrument panel, Instrument cluster and switches
are located in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges.
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher can-
dle power than the bulb listed in the chart below.
Damage to lamp can result.LAMP BULB
ABS Indicator......................... LED
Airbag Indicator....................... LED
Brake System Warning Indicator.......... LED
Climate Controls....................... LED
Console Gear Selector W/Auto...........PC194
Dome Lamp..........................T579
Floor Console Lamp..................... T37
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................ LED
Glove Compartment....................T194
High Beam Lamp Indicator.............PC194
Ignition Lock........................... 161
Instrument Cluster Illumination.........PC194
Low Fuel Indicator..................... LED
Low Oil Pressure Indicator............... LED
Rear Cargo...........................T906
Seat Belt Indicator..................... LED
Security Alarm Indicator................. LED
Malfunction Indicator Light.............. LED
TRAC OFF Indicator.................... LED
Turn Signal Indicator..................PC194
Underhood............................ 105
Visor Vanity........................6501966
Voltage Indicator....................... LED
All the inside bulbs brass or glass wedge base. Alu-
minum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
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HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT....................2
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION........2ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING
ALIGNMENT SCREEN....................2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. This method will require the
vehicle to be parked on a flat, level surface with a
minimum of 15 meters of working room in front of a
flat, level perpendicular wall or aiming.
Each headlamp has a focal point circle molded on
the lens directly in front of each headlamp bulb.
These focal point circles are used to set up lines on a
wall, or aiming board for visually aiming the head-
lamps.
The driving (high) beam location does not require
adjustment. It will be correct when the passing (low)
beam headlamps are aimed correctly.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(3) Verify that the headlamp leveling switch is in
the ª0º position.
(4) Verify proper tire inflation.
(5) Clean the headlamp lenses.
(6) Verify that the luggage area is not heavily
loaded.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT
SCREEN
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface 10
meters in front of a level, flat wall or aiming board.
(2) Tape a vertical line on the wall extending 1
meter up from the floor, making sure this line is even
with the centerline of the vehicle (Fig. 1).
(3) Measure the cross-car distance between the
two headlamp focal point circles (1174mm). Transfer
half of this distance (587mm) to the left of the vehicle
centerline and tape another vertical line up from the
floor 1 meter (Fig. 1). Repeat for the right side of the
centerline.
(4) Measure the distance from the floor to the focal
point circle on the headlamp lens (635mm, but may
vary due to variations in tire size and vehicle suspen-
sion height). Transfer this measurement to the wall
and tape a horizontal line extending approximately 1
meter beyond each vertical focal point line (Fig. 1).
(5) Use these lines for left and right adjustment
reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
Horizontal Adjustment
The horizontal position of the passing (low) beam
pattern is adjusted by turning the T-15 Torx screw.
Located through the slot in the upper-crossmember
between the two attaching straps of the headlamp.
Vertical Adjustment
The vertical position of the passing (low) beam pat-
tern is adjusted by turning the Phillips screw on top
of the headlamp leveling motor. Located between the
headlamp housing and the upper-crossmember, just
inboard of the fender.
Adjust the passing (low) beam headlamp pat-
terns to the locations shown in the chart pro-
vided (Fig. 1).
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB....4
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB............4
FRONT POSITION LAMP BULB...............5
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB...................6
HEADLAMP BULB.........................6REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULBS..........7
REAR FOG LAMP BULB....................8
SIDE REPEATER LAMP BULB................9
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULBS..........................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid.
(2) Remove the CHMSL lamp socket from the
lamp assembly (Fig. 1). Rotate and pull the socket
straight from the CHMSL lamp.
(3) Remove the bulb from its socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb in its socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the CHMSL lamp socket in the lamp
assembly (Fig. 2).
(4) Close the trunklid.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate headlamp module from
the vehicle. Refer to the Headlamp Module removal
and installation procedure in this group.
Fig. 1 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
Fig. 2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
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(2) Rotate the turn signal lamp socket one-quarter
turn and pull straight from the headlamp assembly.
(3) Pull the turn signal lamp bulb straight from its
socket (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the turn signal lamp bulb in its socket.
(2) Connect the turn signal lamp electrical connec-
tor.
(3) Verify lamp operation.
(4) Install the turn signal lamp socket assembly in
the headlamp module.
(5) Install the headlamp module in the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Module removal and installa-
tion procedure in this group.
FRONT POSITION LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate headlamp module from
the vehicle. Refer to the Headlamp Module removal
and installation procedure in this group.
(2) Pull back the protective rubber boot to access
the front position lamp socket (Fig. 5).
(3) Pull the front position lamp socket from the
headlamp module (Fig. 5).
(4) Pull the front position lamp bulb straight from
its socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the 4-way electrical connector and ver-
ify lamp operation.
Fig. 3 Turn Signal Lamp
1 ± TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
2 ± HEADLAMP MODULE
3 ± TURN SIGNAL LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 4 Turn Signal Lamp
1 ± TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
2 ± HEADLAMP MODULE
3 ± TURN SIGNAL LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 5 Front Position Lamp
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB
2 ± FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET
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(2) Install the front position lamp socket in the
headlamp module (Fig. 6).
(3) Install the protective rubber boot in its original
position.
(4) Install the headlamp module in the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Module removal and installa-
tion procedure in this group.
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle on a hoist or position a
creeper under the front of the vehicle.
(2) Remove the front air dam retaining fasteners
and remove the air dam from the vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector by
reaching between the front fascia and the lower clo-
sure panel.
(4) Rotate the fog lamp bulb one-quarter turn and
pull straight from the lamp assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the fog lamp bulb in the lamp assembly.
(2) Connect the fog lamp electrical connector.
(3) Verify lamp operation.
(4) Install the front air dam and retaining fasten-
ers.
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate headlamp module from
the vehicle. Refer to the Headlamp Module removal
and installation procedure in this group.
(2) Pull back the protective rubber boot from the
headlamp module (Fig. 7).
(3) Depress and slide the headlamp bulb retaining
clip to the side to unlock the headlamp bulb from the
headlamp module (Fig. 7).
(4) Pull the headlamp bulb straight from the mod-
ule (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of the halogen
bulb with fingers or other possibly oily surfaces,
reduced bulb life will result.
(1) Install the headlamp bulb in the headlamp
module (Fig. 9) and secure in place with the metal
retaining clip (Fig. 10).
(2) Install the protective rubber boot in its original
position (Fig. 10).
(3) Install the headlamp module in the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Module removal and installa-
tion procedure in this group.
Fig. 6 Front Position Lamp
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB
2 ± FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 7 Headlamp Bulb
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB RETAINING CLIP
2 ± HEADLAMP BULB
3 ± PROTECTIVE BOOT
4 ± HEADLAMP MODULE
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(2) Remove the lamp through the opening in the
rear bumper cover.
(3) Remove the lamp socket from the lamp assem-
bly. Rotate and pull the socket straight from the
lamp assembly.
(4) Pull the bulb straight from the lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align and install the bulb in the lamp socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the lamp assembly.
(4) Install the lamp through the opening in the
rear bumper cover.
(5) Hold the lamp assembly in position with your
hand until both retaining screws are started.
(6) Tighten the lamp retaining screws (Fig. 9).
REAR FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate (2) rear fog lamp
retaining screws (Fig. 13).
(2) Pull the lamp assembly from the rear bumper
cover (Fig. 14).
(3) Rotate and pull the lamp socket from the lamp
housing (Fig. 14).
(4) Pull the bulb from its socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align the bulb with its socket and install.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Push and rotate the lamp socket into the lamp
housing (Fig. 15).
Fig. 12 Rear License Plate Lamps
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
2 ± REAR BUMPER COVER
3 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 13 Rear Fog Lamps
1 ± REAR FOG LAMPS
2 ± LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 14 Rear Fog Lamp
1 ± REAR FOG LAMP
2 ± REAR FOG LAMP SOCKET
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install the side repeater lamp bulb in its
socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the lamp housing
(Fig. 19).
(4) Install the lamp in the front fender. Install the
bottom mounting tab first then push lamp straight in
to secure in fender (Fig. 20).
(5) Install the front wheel splash shield retaining
pushpins and screws.
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULBS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid and clear area by the rear
closure panel.
(2) Remove the pushpin and pull back the trunk
trim.
(3) Remove the (3) plastic retaining nuts and pull
the lamp assembly away from the vehicle (Fig. 21).
(4) Rotate the appropriate lamp socket and pull
straight out of the tail lamp assembly.
(5) Pull the lamp bulb straight from its socket.
Fig. 19 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
Fig. 20 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
Fig. 21 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP SWITCH......................12
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH.............12
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH...............12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)..............................12HEADLAMP MODULE.....................12
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR..............14
FRONT FOG LAMP.......................15
REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS..............15
REAR FOG LAMP........................15
SIDE REPEATER LAMP....................17
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP........18
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp leveling
switch can be found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel
Systems. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the multi-function (turn signal) switch. Proper proce-
dures can be found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and
Flashers. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid
(2) Remove the CHMSL lamp socket from the
lamp assembly (Fig. 1). Rotate and pull the socket
straight from the CHMSL lamp.
(3) Remove the (2) CHMSL lamp retaining nuts
(Fig. 1) and remove the lamp from the trunklid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the CHMSL lamp on the mounting
studs and install the (2) retaining nuts (Fig. 2).
Torque the nuts to 12 N´m (106 in. lbs.).(2) Install the CHMSL lamp socket in the lamp
assembly (Fig. 2).
(3) Close the trunklid and verify lamp operation.
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Open the hood and disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable.
(2) Remove the (2) headlamp module retaining
screws (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the upper front fascia retaining screw
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
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