DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Rotate the A/C outlet registers to the full down
position. Grip each outlet at its outboard end and
gently over-rotate to release from its pivot point.
Swing outlet straight out and remove by hand (Fig.
2).
(2) Remove the (4) HVAC control knobs by pulling
straight off the switch shaft.
(3) Remove the (2) screws from the center instru-
ment bezel (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the center instrument bezel (Fig. 3).
Pull it straight out to unsnap the (4) retaining clips.
(5) Remove the (2) screws from the accessory
switch bank.
(6) Pull the accessory switch bank out and discon-
nect the electrical connector from the headlamp lev-
eling switch (Fig. 4).
(7) Gently pry the headlamp leveling switch out of
its mounting clips (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the headlamp leveling switch into the
accessory switch bank.
(2) Install the headlamp leveling switch electrical
connector.
(3) Verify switch operation.
(4) Position the accessory switch bank and install
the (4) retaining screws.
Fig. 2 Headlamp Leveling Switch Position
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± CENTER INSTRUMENT BEZEL
Fig. 3 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2±
CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTERS)
Fig. 4 Removing Headlamp Leveling Switch
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± ACCESSORY SWITCH BANK
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(5) Snap the center instrument bezel in position
and install the retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(6) Install the (4) HVAC control knobs.
(7) Install the A/C outlet registers on the center
instrument bezel (Fig. 6).
INSTRUMENT PANEL ± R. H. D.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M ± PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, ORINSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE
STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. THIS WILL PREVENT
CLOCKSPRING DAMAGE WHEN THE STEERING
COLUMN IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Fig. 7 Instrument Panel - R. H. D.
Fig. 5 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2 ± CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTER)
Fig. 6 Center Instrument Bezel
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± CENTER INSTRUMENT BEZEL
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(3) Remove the right and left side instrument
panel end caps (Fig. 8). Using the finger grip feature,
pull straight away from the instrument panel to dis-
engage the (3) retaining clips.
(4) Remove the right and left side A ± pillar trims.(5) Loosen the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille (Fig.
9).
(6) Using the heel of both hands, lift up to unclip
and remove the instrument panel top cover.
(7) Unclip and remove the instrument cluster
bezel.
(8) Remove the (2) screws retaining the lower
steering column cover and remove the cover from the
vehicle.
(9) Remove the (2) screws retaining the steering
column shroud and remove the shroud from the vehi-
cle.
(10) Disconnect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(11) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 11).
CAUTION: Steering wheel must be in the locked
position before removing the coupler pinch bolt or
clockspring damage can occur.
(12) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 11) and separate the shafts by pulling them
straight apart.
(13) Remove the (4) steering column retaining nuts
and remove the column from the vehicle.
(14) Pull back the weather-stripping and remove
the right and left side lower kick panels.
Fig. 8 Left Instrument Panel End Cap
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
Fig. 9 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 10 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(15) Rotate the A/C outlet registers to the full
down position. Grip each outlet at its outboard end
and gently over-rotate to release from its pivot point.
Swing outlet straight out and remove by hand
(16) Remove the (4) HVAC control knobs by pull-
ing them straight off the switch shaft by hand.
(17) Remove the (2) screws from the center instru-
ment bezel (Fig. 12).
(18) Remove the center instrument bezel. Gently
pull it straight out to unsnap the (4) retaining clips.(19) Remove the (2) HVAC control head retaining
screws. Pull the control away from the I. P. and
rotate the control horizontally to position the assem-
bly through the hole in the instrument panel. This
will eliminate the need to disconnect the control
cables.
(20) Unclip the Data Link Connector from the
right side of the I. P. frame.
(21) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
from behind the right kick panel. To disconnect the
harness remove the (2) screws retaining the I. P. con-
nector to the steering column casting. Remove the
plastic clips from the connector retainer. Unclip the
bottom retainer and slide the mated I. P. and head-
lamp connectors out of the holder. Disconnect the I.
P. wire harness connector.
(22) Disconnect the (3) wire harnesses from the
top of the I. P.
(23) Unclip the wire harness along the center con-
sole and disconnect the airbag control module, park-
ing brake and PRNDL lamp if equipped.
(24) Gently pry the right front door wire harness
boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect
the right door wire harness connector.
(25) Gently pry the left front door wire harness
boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect
the left door wire harness connector.
(26) Disconnect the radio antenna. Located below
the glove compartment.
(27) Remove the (4) I. P. retaining fasteners from
the top of the I. P.
Fig. 11 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 12 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2±
CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTERS)
Fig. 13 Center I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(28) Remove the (2) I. P. retaining bolts which
attach the I. P. to the body at the tunnel bracket
(Fig. 13).
(29) Remove the (4) I. P. retaining bolts from the
right and left side body side cowls (Fig. 14) (Fig. 15).(30) With assistance from another person, guide
the HVAC control head through the I. P. opening
while removing the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing the instrument panel, be cer-
tain the (2) I. P. wire harness connector retaining
screws have been removed. The wire bundle should
hang between the two connector mounting tabs on
the I. P. casting (Fig. 16).
(2) With assistance from another person, guide the
HVAC control head through the I. P. opening while
installing the instrument panel.
(3) Install the (4) I. P. retaining bolts on the right
and left side body side cowls (Fig. 17) (Fig. 18).
Torque the bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the (2) I. P. retaining bolts which attach
the I. P. to the body at the tunnel bracket (Fig. 19).
Torque the bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the I. P. retaining fasteners on top of
the I. P. Torque the nuts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect the radio antenna.
(7) Connect the left front door wire harness and
reposition the sealing boot in its original position.
(8) Connect the right front door wire harness and
reposition the sealing boot in its original position.
(9) Clip the wire harness along the center console
and connect the airbag control module, parking brake
and the PRNDL lamp if equipped.
Fig. 14 Right I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 15 Left I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 16 I. P. Wire Harness Connector
1 ± I. P. CONNECTOR MOUNTS
2 ± TOP OF PANEL
3 ± I/P CONNECTOR
4 ± RETAINING SCREWS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(10) Connect the (3) wire harnesses on the top of
the I. P.
(11) Connect the I. P. wire harness and secure in
place by attaching the connectors to the steering col-
umn casting with (2) retaining screws. Clip the har-ness retainer at the bottom of the holder and secure
with (2) retainer clips.
(12) Clip the Data Link Connector on the right
side of the I. P. frame.
(13) Install the HVAC control head retaining
screws.
(14) Install the center instrument bezel.
(15) Install the (2) screws in the center instrument
bezel (Fig. 20).
(16) Install the (4) HVAC control knobs.
Fig. 17 Left I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 18 Right I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 19 Center I. P Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 20 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2±
CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTERS)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(17) Install the A/C outlet registers in the center
instrument bezel.
(18) Install the right and left side lower kick pan-
els. Reposition the weather-strip in its original posi-
tion.
(19) Install the steering column. Torque the retain-
ing nuts to 17 N´m (150 in. lbs.).
(20) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 21). Torque the bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(21) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 21).
(22) Connect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(23) Install the steering column shrouds. Torque
the retaining screws to 1.4 N´m (12in. lbs.)
(24) Install the lower steering column cover.
(25) Install the instrument cluster bezel.
(26) Clip the instrument panel top cover in posi-
tion.
(27) Install the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover (Fig. 22) (Fig. 23).
(28) Install the right and left side A-pillar trims
(29) Install the right and left side instrument
panel end caps.(30) Install the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(31) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 21 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 22 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 23 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Instrument Panel to Body Side Cowl
Bolts.................... 28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Instrument Panel to Dash Panel
Bolts.................... 28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Instrument Panel Fasteners at Top of
Instrument Panel
Nuts.................... 12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Steering Column to Bracket
Nuts.................... 17N´m(150 in. lbs.)
Steering Column Pinch Bolt
Bolt..................... 28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
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AUDIO SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION...............1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES......1
TESTING................................1
BENCH TEST FOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION...7REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CD CHANGER............................7
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER....................8
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER(S)...........8
MAST and ANTENNA ASSEMBLY.............8
RADIO..................................9
REAR SHELF SPEAKER(S).................10
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with the vehicle.
The vehicles are equipped with an Interior (Igni-
tion Off Draw) fuse in the Power Distribution Center
located in the engine compartment. After the Interior
(IOD) fuse or battery has been disconnected the clock
will require resetting. The radio station presets have
a nonvolatile memory and will retain the preset sta-
tions after a battery disconnect.
The available radio options are:
²AM/FM Stereo Cassette w/Clock
²AM/FM/CD
²AM/FM Cassette w/CD Changer Controls and
Display
²CD/4 Disc Changer - In-Dash (used w/Radio CD
Changer Controls)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
The radio utilizes a ground wire plugged on to a
blade terminal and is bolted to the radio chassis.
Both connector and terminal should be securely
attached. The engine has two separate ground straps
to suppress ignition noise which may interfere with
radio reception.
²Left engine mount clip on strap
²Engine to shock tower reinforcement
Inductive type spark plug cables in the high ten-
sion circuit of the ignition system complete the inter-
ference suppression. Faulty or deteriorated spark
plug wires should be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AUDIO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES
CAUTION: The CD player will only operate between
approximate temperatures of -23ÉC and +65ÉC (-10ÉF
and +145ÉF).
Whenever a radio malfunction occurs;
(1) First check FUSES:
(a) Power Distribution Center (PDC), Interior
lamp fuse, M1 - Radio Memory Feed
(b) Fuse Block:
(I) Fuse 12, Illumination in the fuse block
(II) Fuse 16, Ignition feed in the fuse block
NOTE: The vehicles are shipped with the INTERIOR
LAMP fuse disconnected.
(2) Verify, the radio wire harness are properly con-
nected before starting normal diagnosis and repair
procedures. Refer to Audio Diagnostic Charts and/or
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams, Radio Section.
TESTING
The antenna has a short cable which connects into
the instrument panel harness. The connection is
made on the right side of the instrument panel.
Antenna performance may be tested by substitut-
ing a known good antenna. It is also possible to
check short or open circuits with an ohmmeter or
continuity light once the antenna cable is discon-
nected from the radio as follows:
(1) Continuity should be present between the
antenna mast and radio end pin of antenna cable
plug (Fig. 1).
(2) No continuity should be observed or a very
high resistance of several megohms between the
ground shell of the connector and radio end pin.
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