bulb DODGE NEON 2000 Service User Guide

LAMP BULB SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BULB...................................7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB.........................7
FOG LAMP BULB..........................8
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB.........8
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB...........9
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB....9
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULB............................9LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB...............10
UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB.................10
REAR CARGO LAMP BULB.................10
DOME LAMP BULB.......................10
TRANSAXLE RANGE INDICATOR LAMP BULB . . 10
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB...................11
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB..............11
VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB.................11
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BULB
The electric light bulb is a source of electromag-
netic radiation which generates light. Vehicles use
many different types of bulbs:
²Headlamp bulb
²Fog Lamp bulb
²Tail Lamp bulb
²Stop Lamp bulb
²Turn Signal bulb
²Back up Lamp bulb
²Dome Lamp bulb
²Transaxle Range Indicator Lamp bulb (PRNDL)
²Glove Box Lamp bulb
²Floor Console Lamp bulb
²Rear Cargo Lamp bulb
²Visor Vanity Lamp bulb
²Underhood Lamp bulb
²etc.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB
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 connector from back of head-
lamp bulb.
(5) Rotate retaining ring counterclockwise one
quarter turn.
(6) Remove retaining ring from headlamp module.
(7) Remove bulb from 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) Install bulb into headlamp module.
(2) Install retaining ring to headlamp module.
(3) Rotate retaining ring clockwise one quarter
turn.
(4) Connect wire connector to the back of head-
lamp bulb.
(5) Place headlamp module in position.
(6) Install screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(7) Close hood.
PLLAMPS 8L - 7

FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove nuts attaching fog lamp to fascia.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from fog lamp.
(3) Remove bulb from lamp (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Install bulb into lamp.
(2) Connect wire connector to the fog lamp.
(3) Install nuts attaching fog lamp to fascia.
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
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 connector from back of park
and turn signal lamp bulb.
(5) Remove bulb from headlamp module (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into headlamp module.
(2) Connect wire connector to the back of park and
turn signal lamp bulb.
(3) Place headlamp module in position.
(4) Install screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(5) Close hood.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Bulb
1 ± FENDER
2 ± HEADLAMP MODULE3 ± HEADLAMP TO FENDER RETAINER
4 ± JACKSCREWS
Fig. 2 Fog Lamp
1 ± FRONT SIDE MARKER
2 ± FRONT FASCIA
3 ± BULB
4 ± FOG LAMP
5 ± BULB
8L - 8 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Reach behind front bumper fascia forward of
front wheel and remove attaching clip from the front
side marker lamp.
(2) Remove bulb from socket (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install attaching clip to the front side marker
lamp.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Remove bulb socket from center high mounted
stop lamp.
(3) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into center high mounted
stop lamp.
(3) Close deck lid.
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Move trunk lining as necessary from rear clo-
sure panel to gain access to back of tail lamp.
(3) Remove bulb socket from tail lamp through
openings in rear closure panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into tail lamp through open-
ings in rear closure panel.
(3) Reposition trunk lining to rear closure panel.
(4) Close deck lid.
Fig. 3 CHMSL Lamp
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± CHMSL LAMP BULB
3 ± LAMP SOCKET
4 ± CHMSL LAMP HOUSING
Fig. 4 Tail and Stop Lamp Bulb
1 ± REAR CLOSURE PANEL
2 ± TAIL LAMP
3 ± SOCKET
4 ± BULB
PLLAMPS 8L - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

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
8L - 10 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb in socket and snap into place.
(2) Install floor console.
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Pull downward on lamp/switch assembly to dis-
engage tabs from instrument panel.
(3) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp/switch assembly into position.
(3) Push lamp/switch assembly to lock tabs.
(4) Check lamp operation, and close glove door.
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Using a flat bladed tool, slide it between the
lamp and instrument panel to disengage tabs.(2) Remove bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp into position.
(3) Push lamp to lock tabs.
(4) Check lamp operation.
VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Lower visor.
(2) Insert a small flat bladed tool between the
lamp lens and lamp.
(3) Carefully pry lens outward.
(4) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position bulb in socket and snap into place.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.
PLLAMPS 8L - 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

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.
8L - 12 LAMPSPL

FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove nuts attaching fog lamp to fascia.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from the fog lamp.
(3) Remove lamp from fascia (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Connect wire connector to the fog lamp.
(3) Install nuts attaching fog lamp to fascia.
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
Refer to Headlamp Module removal procedures.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Reach behind front bumper fascia forward of
front wheel and remove attaching clip from the front
side marker lamp.
(2) Remove bulb from socket (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Install bulb into socket.
(3) Install attaching clip to the front side marker
lamp.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Module
1 ± FENDER
2 ± HEADLAMP MODULE3 ± HEADLAMP TO FENDER RETAINER
4 ± JACKSCREWS
Fig. 2 Fog Lamp
1 ± FRONT FASCIA
2 ± ATTACHING CLIP
3 ± FRONT SIDE MARKER
4 ± FOG LAMP
PLLAMPS 8L - 13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Remove socket and bulb from lamp.
(3) Remove screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove CHMSL from deck lid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place CHMSL into position on deck lid.
(2) Install screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid.
(3) Install socket and bulb from lamp.
(4) Close deck lid.
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Move trunk lining as necessary from rear clo-
sure panel to gain access to back of tail lamp.
(3) Remove nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear
closure panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove lamp housing from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp housing into position.
(2) Install nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear clo-
sure panel.(3) Reposition trunk lining to rear closure panel.
(4) Close deck lid.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
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) Remove lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb socket into lamp.
(2) Place lamp in position.
(3) Install screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support hood.
(2) Remove lens lamp.
(3) Remove lamp bulb.
(4) Disconnect lamp wire connector.
(5) Remove the screw attaching lamp to hood.
(6) Remove lamp from vehicle.
Fig. 3 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± CHMSL LAMP BULB
3 ± LAMP SOCKET
4 ± CHMSL LAMP HOUSING
Fig. 4 Tail and Stop Lamp
1 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL BACK UP/SIDE MARKER/
LAMP HOUSING
2 ± BACK UP LAMP BULB
3 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL/ SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
8L - 14 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position lamp on hood and install screw.
(2) Connect lamp wire connector.
(3) Install lamp bulb.
(4) Install lens lamp.
(5) Close hood.
REAR CARGO LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick or small flat blade between
the lamp lens and rear shelf reinforcement panel.
(2) Pry the lamp lens downward.
(3) Disconnect wire connector.
(4) Remove lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Connect wire connector.
(3) Install lamp lens.
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick between the dome lamp
bezel and dome lamp lens. Carefully pry down on one
side of the lamp lens.(2) Carefully pull down on lamp lens to remove
lamp from headliner.
(3) Disconnect wire connector.
(4) Remove lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Connect wire connector.
(3) Install dome lamp and lens.
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Pull downward on lamp/switch assembly to dis-
engage tabs from instrument panel.
(3) Pull bulb from socket.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from lamp and
remove glove box lamp/switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp/switch assembly into position.
(3) Connect wire connector to the lamp/switch.
(4) Push lamp/switch assembly to lock tabs.
(5) Check lamp operation, and close glove door.
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Using a flat bladed tool, slide it between the
lamp and instrument panel to disengage tabs.
(2) Remove bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp into position.
(3) Push lamp to lock tabs.
(4) Check lamp operation.
VISOR VANITY LAMP
The visor vanity lamp is incorporated in the visor
assembly. Replace the visor if the lamp has failed.
Fig. 5 License Plate Lamp
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 ± BULB
PLLAMPS 8L - 15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

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.
PLLAMPS 8L - 17