trunk release DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

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)

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)

1
1
2
2
1
2
2C3022C302
G304S312
G304
G301 S311 SOLENOID DECKLID
LAMP STOP
MOUNTED
HIGH
CENTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER LEFT
BACK-UP
LAMP LAMP SIGNAL
TURN
STOP/
TAIL/
LEFT SEAT
BELT
SWITCH
Z1
18
BK
Z1
20
BK Z1
20
BKZ1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
12
BKZ1
16
BK
ELECTRIC
RELEASEOTHER
SWITCH CYLINDER
KEY
TRUNK
(8W-61-6)
(8W-51-3)
(8W-48-2)
(8W-51-2) (8W-51-4)
(8W-52-9) (8W-40-11)(8W-61-6)
8W - 15 - 12 8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORTPL
008W-10PLI01512

1
2
1
2
2C3022C302 G304S312
G304
G301 S311 SOLENOID DECKLID
LAMP STOP
MOUNTED
HIGH
CENTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER LEFT
BACK-UP
LAMP
Z1
18
BK
Z1
20
BK Z1
20
BKZ1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
12
BK
Z1
16
BK
ELECTRIC
RELEASEOTHER
1
LEFT
TAIL/
STOP
LAMP
1
3
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
6C301
Z1
18
BK
LEFT
REAR
TURN
SIGNAL
LAMPTRUNK
KEY
CYLINDER
SWITCH
SENSOR INTRUSION
LAMP/
DOME
BK18Z1
2
SEAT
BELT
SWITCH
(8W-61-6)
(8W-51-6)
(8W-48-2) (8W-51-2)
(8W-51-6)
(8W-52-10)(8W-61-6)
(8W-44-2)
(8W-40-11)
PL8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
BUILT-UP-EXPORT8W - 15 - 13
PLI01513008W-10

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

MODULE ENTRY
KEYLESS
REMOTE
16 24
1
2
SWITCH CYLINDER
KEY
TRUNK DECKLID
SOLENOID
2C302
G301 S311 S312
C3052
C30246
A21
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
DECKLID
RELEASE
RELAY
OUTPUTDECKLID
SECURITY
SWITCH
SENSE
12 A2
21
Z1
18
BK
G304
Z1
18
BK
(8W-39-5)
(8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13) (8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13) (8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13)
(8W-15-12)
(8W-15-13)
8W - 61 - 6 8W-61 POWER DOOR LOCKSPL
008W-10PLI06106

REAR BUMPER FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Release decklid lock and open decklid.
(2) Remove nuts attaching fascia in the trunk (Fig.
3).
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Disconnect license lamp.
(5) Remove splash shield from fascia in the wheel
opening area.
(6) Remove nuts attaching fascia to lower quarter
panels.
(7) From under license plate area, remove fasten-
ers attaching lower fascia.
(8) Remove fascia from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position fascia on vehicle.
(2) From under license plate area, install fasteners
attaching lower fascia.
(3) Install nuts attaching fascia to lower quarter
panels.
(4) Install splash shield in the wheel opening area.
(5) Connect license lamp.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Install nuts attaching fascia in the trunk.
(8) Close decklid.
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear fascia (Fig. 4).
(2) Support bumper reinforcement on a suitable
lifting device.
(3) Remove screws attaching reinforcement to rear
closure panel.
(4) Remove bumper reinforcement from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position bumper reinforcement to vehicle.
(2) Install screws attaching reinforcement to rear
closure panel.
(3) Install rear fascia.
Fig. 3 Rear Bumper Fascia
1 ± REAR BUMPER FOAM
2 ± REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT3 ± REAR FASCIA TO BODY RETAINER
4 ± REAR FASCIA
Fig. 4 Rear Bumper Reinforcement
1 ± REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
13 - 4 FRAME AND BUMPERSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

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
23 - 12 BODYPL

(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
23 - 48 BODYPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(3) Remove rear seat closure panel silencer pad as
necessary to gain access to retractor.
(4) Remove bolt attaching seat belt lower anchor to
floor.
(5) Remove bolt attaching retractor to rear seat
closure panel (Fig. 71).
(6) Push seat belt bezel and buckle stab through
access hole in parcel shelf.
(7) From in trunk compartment, remove rear seat
belt retractor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position rear seat belt retractor in trunk com-
partment.
(2) Push seat belt bezel and buckle stab through
access hole in rear shelf trim panel.
(3) Install bolt attaching retractor to rear seat clo-
sure panel. Tighten the seat belt bolt to 40 N´m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install bolt attaching seat belt lower anchor to
floor. Tighten the seat belt bolt to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install rear seat closure panel silencer pad.
(6) Install seat belt bezel to the rear shelf trim
panel.
(7) Install rear seat cushion and back.
CARPET
REMOVAL
For removal of the carpet, the carpet will need to
be cut under the instrument panel.
(1) Remove front seats.
(2) Remove rear seat cushion.
(3) Remove bolts attaching front seat belt lower
anchors to floor (Fig. 72).(4) Remove door sill trim covers.
(5) Remove cowl trim covers.
(6) Remove center floor console.
(7) Remove decklid release assist handle.
(8) Remove lower fasteners from B-pillar trim
panel.
(9) Pull carpet from behind trim panel.
(10) Fold carpet in half toward rear seat.
(11) Remove carpet through rear door opening.
INSTALLATION
The new carpet must be cut for installation. The
area is mark on the reverse side of the carpet. The
location is in front of the tunnel area.
(1) Install carpet through rear door opening.
(2) Unfold carpet.
(3) Tuck carpet behind trim panel.
(4) Install lower fasteners holding B-pillar trim
panel.
(5) Install decklid release assist handle.
(6) Install center floor console.
(7) Install cowl trim covers.
(8) Install door sill trim covers.
(9) Install bolts attaching front seat belt lower
anchors to floor. Tighten all seat belts to 40 N´m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install rear seat cushion.
(11) Install front seats.
SUN VISOR
All vehicles with driver and passenger side airbags
must have a colored coded five Bullet point airbag
Fig. 71 Rear Seat Belt Retractor
1 ± REAR RIGHT OUTER SEAT BELT
2 ± SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
Fig. 72 Carpet
1 ± FLOOR CARPET
2 ± TRUNK REAR END PANEL
23 - 56 BODYPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)