hood release DODGE NEON 2000 Service User Guide

MODULE ENTRY
KEYLESS
REMOTE
16 24
1
2
SWITCH CYLINDER
KEY
TRUNK
DECKLID
SOLENOID
2C302
G301 S311 S312
C3052
C30246
21
G71
20
VT/YL
G71
20
VT/YL
G71
20
VT/YL
Q2
16
LG/BK
Q2
16
LG/BK
Q2
16
LG/BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
16
BK
Z1
18
BK
23
1
2
G103
C1032
S117
B2
SWITCH AJAR
HOOD
G70
20
BR/TN
G70
18
BR/TN
Z1
18
BK
DECKLID
RELEASE
RELAY
OUTPUTDECKLID
SECURITY
SWITCH
SENSEHOOD
AJAR
SWITCH
SENSE
2
1A2
A21
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BK
G304
Z1
12
BK
(8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13) (8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13) (8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13)
(8W-15-7) (8W-15-7) (8W-61-6)
(8W-61-6)
(8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13)
PL8W-39 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM 8W - 39 - 5
PLI03905008W-10

8W-44 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Page
A/C Heater Control...................8W-44-5
Cargo Lamp........................8W-44-4
Center Stack Lamp...................8W-44-5
Decklid Release Switch................8W-44-4
Dome Lamp........................8W-44-2
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor...........8W-44-2
Fuse 13 (PDC).....................8W-44-2, 4
G101..............................8W-44-4
G201..............................8W-44-5
G203..............................8W-44-5
G204..........................8W-44-3, 4, 5
G301..............................8W-44-2
Glove Box Lamp/Switch...............8W-44-4Component Page
Headlamp Leveling Switch.............8W-44-5
Instrument Cluster.................8W-44-3, 5
Left Visor/Vanity Lamp................8W-44-4
Map/Reading Lamps................8W-44-2, 3
Power Distribution Center...........8W-44-2, 4
PRNDL Lamp.......................8W-44-5
Radio.............................8W-44-5
Rear Window Defogger Switch..........8W-44-5
Remote Keyless Entry Module..........8W-44-2
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp..............8W-44-4
Traction Control Switch...............8W-44-5
Underhood Lamp....................8W-44-4
PL8W - 44 INTERIOR LIGHTING 8W - 44 - 1

13
15A
FUSE
13
BATT A0
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
1
2
G101
S112
C1071
UNDERHOOD
LAMP
21
SWITCH LAMP/
BOX
GLOVE
G204
S205
LAMP
VANITY
VISOR/
LEFT RIGHT
VISOR/
VANITY
LAMP
C204121
DECKLID
RELEASE CARGO
LAMP
C3023
S309
10C105
B5C1035
S201
M1
20
PK
M1
20
PK
M1
20
WT
M1
18
BK/PK
M1
18
BK/PKM1
18
BK/PK
M1
20
PKM1
20
PK
M1
20
PK
M1
20
PKM1
20
PK
M1
20
PK
Z1
20
BK
Z1
18
BK
Z3
20
BK/OR
Z3
14
BK/OR
S103
S251
G78
22
TN/BK
G78
18
TN/BK
SWITCH
2C107
BK20Z1
S133
S134
Z1
20
BK
M1
20
PK
(8W-10-12)(8W-10-7)
(8W-10-2)
(8W-10-3)
(8W-15-3) (8W-15-3)
(8W-15-11) (8W-15-11)(8W-10-12)
(8W-10-12)(8W-10-12)
(8W-10-12) (8W-10-12)
(8W-15-3)
8W - 44 - 4 8W-44 INTERIOR LIGHTINGPL
008W-10PLI04404

LHD
RHD
Z2 22BK/LGGROUND
F9 20RD/BKFUSED B(+)
PASSENGER DOOR SWITCH MUX
P96 20LG/BK
- -
L7 20BK/YLDIMMER SWITCH LOW BEAM OUTPUT
REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY MODULE
1411
12
13
9 5
6
8 7 3
4 2 1CIRCUIT CAV
10
21 15
18
19 17 16
20
24 23 22
25
26
F35 18RDHEADLAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
P33 18OR/BKFUSED B(+)
P34 18PK/BKDOOR LOCK DRIVER
P36 18PK/VTDOOR UNLOCK DRIVER
M9 20DB/ORDOOR UNLOCK DRIVER
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR/ RKE SENSE
P97 20LGDRIVER DOOR SWITCH MUX
Z1 20BKGROUND
X161 20WTRKE ANTENNA
X5 22WT/RDDISPLAY BACKLIGHT
Q2 16LG/BKDECKLID RELEASE RELAY OUTPUT
G69 20BK/ORVTSS INDICATOR DRIVER
X3 22BK/RDHORN RELAY CONTROL
D25 20VT/YLPCI BUS
G120 18WT/BKINTRUSION SENSOR SIGNAL
M1 20PKFUSED B(+)
G5 20DB/WTFUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (ST-RUN)
G70 20BR/TNHOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE
G71 20VT/YLDECKLID SECURITY SWITCH SENSE
G75 18TNDRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE
X161 20WTJAPAN ANTENNA L4 16VT/WT
BUILT-UP-EXPORT
1
13
14
26REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT
C15 12BKPANEL LAMPS DRIVER
E2 20OR Z2 22BK/LGGROUND F20 20WTFUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) A4 12BK/RDFUSED B(+)
SWITCH
51
DEFOGGER REAR WINDOW
FUNCTION
CAV CIRCUIT
1
2
4 3
5
F35 18RD/YL
FUSED B(+) 3
5
C15 12BK/WTRAER WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT
INTRUSION SENSOR SIGNAL
G120 18WT/DB20
BLACK
BLACK
FUNCTION
8W - 80 - 40 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSPL
J008W-10PLI08040

BODY COMPONENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GRILLE................................13
HOOD.................................13
FRONT DOOR...........................14
SPLASH SHIELD.........................16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS..........................18
WIND NOISE............................19
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEAT STAKING..........................19
PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR..............19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GRILLE................................23
HOOD LATCH...........................24
HOOD LATCH STRIKER....................24
HOOD RELEASE CABLE...................25
HOOD.................................26
HOOD SILENCER........................26
HOOD HINGE...........................26
COWL COVER...........................27
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD......28
FENDER...............................28
EXTERIOR BADGEING ATTACHED WITH
DOUBLE SIDED FOAM TAPE..............28
EXTERIOR BADGEING/TAPE STRIPES
ATTACHED WITH ADHESIVES.............28
FRONT/REAR DOOR WINDOW CRANK........29
FRONT DOOR TRIM......................30
FRONT DOOR WATER DAM................30
DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP.........30
FRONT/REAR DOOR INNER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP........................32
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP . . . 32
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE............33
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER...................33
FRONT DOOR LATCH.....................33
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER.............34
FRONT VERTICAL GUIDE BAR..............34
FRONT DOOR GLASS.....................36
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP..............36
FRONT DOOR...........................36
FRONT DOOR HINGE.....................38
FRONT/REAR DOOR APPLIQUE.............38
SIDE VIEW MIRROR......................39
SIDE VIEW MIRROR TRIM BEZEL............39
DOOR UPPER SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP . . 39
SILL SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP..........40
REAR DOOR TRIM.......................40REAR DOOR WATER DAM.................40
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE.............40
REAR DOOR LATCH......................41
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER..............43
REAR DOOR GLASS......................43
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR.........43
REAR DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP....43
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP................45
REAR DOOR............................45
REAR DOOR HINGE......................45
FUEL FILL DOOR.........................46
DECKLID LATCH.........................47
DECKLID...............................47
DECKLID LIFT SPRINGS...................47
DECKLID LOCK CYLINDER.................48
DECKLID LATCH STRIKER.................48
DECKLID OPENING WEATHERSTRIP.........49
TRUNK CARPET.........................49
DECKLID COVER.........................50
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP................50
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
CHANNEL.............................50
B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL.........51
A-PILLAR TRIM..........................51
DOOR SILL TRIM.........................51
SIDE COWL TRIM........................52
B-PILLAR TRIM..........................52
UPPER QUARTER TRIM...................53
LOWER QUARTER TRIM...................53
FLOOR CONSOLE........................54
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE................54
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR............54
FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER.........54
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.................55
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.............55
CARPET...............................56
SUN VISOR.............................56
HEADLINER.............................57
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR...............57
REAR SHELF TRIM PANEL.................57
BODY VENT.............................58
ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT.........58
REAR DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT..........58
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION......................59
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY.................................59
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GRILLE
HOOD
1 ± GRILLE
HOOD HARDWARE
1 ± HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE
2 ± HOOD PROP ROD3 ± HOOD SECURITY ALARM
4 ± HOOD LATCH
HOOD SILENCER
1 ± HOOD
2 ± HOOD SILENCER
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(12) Position patch in cutout against support
squares and adjust patch until the gap is equal along
all sides (Fig. 11).
(13) Drill 3 mm (0.125 in.) holes in the support
squares through the pre-drilled holes in the patch.
(14) Apply a coat of epoxy to the exposed ends of
the support squares (Fig. 12).
(15) Install screws to hold the patch to support
squares (Fig. 13). Tighten screws until patch surface
is flush with panel surface.
(16) Allow epoxy to cure, and remove all screws.
(17) Using a 125 mm (5 in.) 24 grit disc grinder,
grind a 50 mm (2 in.) to 75 mm (3 in.) wide and 2
mm (0.080 in.) deep path across the gaps around the
patch (Fig. 14). With compressed air, blow dust from
around patch.
(18) Apply adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall
tape) over gaps around patch (Fig. 15).
(19) Mix enough epoxy to cover the entire patch
area.
(20) Apply epoxy over the mesh around patch, and
smooth epoxy with a wide spreader to reduce finish
grinding. Use two to three layers of mesh and epoxy
to create a stronger repair (Fig. 16).
PATCHED PANEL SURFACING
After patch panel is installed, the patch area can
be finished using the same methods as finishing
other types of body panels. If mesh material is
exposed in the patched area, grind surface down, and
apply a coat of high quality rigid plastic body filler.
Prime, block sand, and paint as required.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch, open and support hood on
prop rod.
(2) Remove screws attaching grille to parking
lamps (Fig. 17).
(3) Remove screw attaching grille to radiator clo-
sure panel.
(4) Remove grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place grille into position on vehicle.
Fig. 10 Secure Support Squares To Body Panel
1 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
2 ± SCREWS
3 ± DAMAGED BODY PANEL
Fig. 11 Position Patch In Cutout And Align
1 ± CUTOUT
2 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
Fig. 12 Apply Epoxy To Support Squares
1 ± APPLICATOR
2 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
3 ± EPOXY
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

(2) Install screw attaching grille to radiator clo-
sure panel.
(3) Install screws attaching grille to parking
lamps.
HOOD LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Support hood on prop rod.
(3) Remove grille.
(4) Remove screws attaching hood latch to radiator
closure panel (Fig. 18).
(5) Remove hood latch from closure panel.
(6) Disengage remote release cable from latch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage remote release cable into latch.
(2) Place hood latch onto radiator closure panel.
(3) Install bolts attaching latch to closure panel.
(4) Install grille.
(5) Close hood and verify alignment of hood and
that latch is securely engaged.
HOOD LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove bolts attaching striker to inside of
hood.
Fig. 13 Install Screws
1 ± PATCH
2 ± GAP
Fig. 14 Grind Surface
1 ± PATCH
2 ± GAP
3 ± DISC GRINDER
Fig. 15 Cover Gaps With Mesh
1 ± GROUND DOWN AREA
2 ± PATCH
3 ± MESH
Fig. 16 Cover Mesh With Epoxy
1 ± EPOXY
2 ± MESH
3 ± PATCH
4 ± SPREADER
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(3) Remove hood latch striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position hood latch striker on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching hood latch striker to
hood. Tighten bolts to 13.5 N´m (10 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Align hood latch striker to engage smoothly
into hood latch.(4) Verify hood operation and alignment. Adjust as
necessary.
(5) Tighten attaching bolts to 13.5 N´m (10 ft. lbs.)
torque.
HOOD RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect remote hood release cable from
hood latch.
(2) Remove left front cowl trim panel.
(3) Remove screws attaching hood release handle
to cowl panel (Fig. 19).
(4) Disconnect rubber grommet from dash panel
behind instrument panel.
(5) Pull release cable through hole in dash panel.
(6) Remove cable and handle from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble cable and handle onto vehicle.
(2) Push release cable through hole in dash panel.
(3) Connect rubber grommet into dash panel.
(4) Install screws attaching hood release handle to
cowl panel.
(5) Install left front cowl trim panel.
(6) Connect remote hood release cable to hood
latch.
(7) Close hood and verify operation.
Fig. 18 Hood Latch
1 ± HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE
2 ± HOOD PROP ROD3 ± HOOD SECURITY ALARM
4 ± HOOD LATCH
Fig. 17 Grille
1 ± GRILLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

HOOD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Disengage under hood lamp wire connector
from engine compartment wire harness.
(3) Remove hood cover (Fig. 20).
(4) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood
should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers.
(5) Remove the top bolts attaching hood to hinge
and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be
removed by hand.
(6) With assistance from a helper at the opposite
side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove bot-
tom bolts attaching hood to hinge.
(7) Remove the hood from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood in position on vehicle. With assis-
tance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle
to support the hood, install bottom bolts to hold hood
to hinge finger tight.
(2) Install top bolts attaching hood to hinge finger
tight.
(3) Position bolts at marks and tighten bolts. The
hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders.(4) Install hood cover.
(5) Engage under hood lamp wire connector to
engine compartment wire harness.
(6) Verify hood operation and alignment.
HOOD SILENCER
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Disconnect hood lamp wire connector and
remove hood lamp (Fig. 21).
(3) Remove fasteners attaching hood silencer to
hood.
(4) Remove hood silencer from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood silencer in position on vehicle.
(2) Install fastener attaching hood silencer to hood.
(3) Install hood lamp and connect wire connector.
(4) Close hood.
HOOD HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge
replacement.
(2) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. The
hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height.
(3) Remove bolts holding hood to hinge.
(4) Remove bolts holding hood hinge to load beam
flange and separate hinge from vehicle. If necessary,
paint new hinge before installation.
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, paint new hinge before installa-
tion.
(2) Place hinge in position on vehicle.
(3) Install bolts to hold hood hinge to front fender
flange.
(4) Install bolts to hold hood to hinge.
(5) Align all marks and secure bolts. The hood
should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height.
(6) Remove support from under hood and verify
hood operation.
Fig. 19 Hood Release Cable
1 ± HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
2 ± COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)