1999 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
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FASTENER STRENGTH
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METRIC SYSTEM
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Figure art, specifications and torque references in
this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE
format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage metric fasteners (nuts, bolts,
etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvage-
able, a fastener of equivalent specification should be
used.
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million (Fig.
5).The following chart will assist in converting metric
units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise
versa.
Refer to the Conversion Chart to convert torque
values listed in metric Newton meters (N´m). Also,
use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm)
and inches (in.).
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
Fig. 5 Metric Prefixes
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METRIC CONVERSION
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TORQUE REFERENCES
Individual Torque Charts appear at the end of
many Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifi-cations Chart for torque references not listed in the
individual torque charts.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
E-MARK LABEL......................... 2MANUFACTURER PLATE.................. 2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER......... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be
viewed through the windshield at the upper left cor-
ner of the instrument panel next to the left A-pillar
on left-hand-drive vehicles (Fig. 1) and through the
windshield at the upper right corner of the instru-
ment panel next to the right A-pillar on right-hand-
drive vehicles (Fig. 2). The VIN consists of 17
characters in a combination of letters and numbers
that provide specific information about the vehicle.
Refer to the VIN Decoding Information Table to
interpret VIN code.
VIN CHECK DIGIT
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a check
Digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check
digit is used by the manufacturer and government
agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and
official documentation. The formula to use the check
digit is not released to the general public.
Fig. 1 VIN Plate Location Ð LHD
Fig. 2 VIN Plate Location Ð RHD
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VIN DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of origin 1 = United States
3 = Mexico
2 Make C = Chrysler
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 Passenger Safety E = Active Restraints, Driver and Passenger Airbags
5 Car Line S = Neon
6 Series M = DD5 5-Speed Manual Transmission
A = 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
7 Body Style7 = 4 Door Pillared Hardtop
8 Engine C = 2.0L 4 Cyl. 16V SOHC
A = 1.8L 4 Cyl. 16V SOHC
9 Check Digit See explanation in this section.
10 Model Year X = 1999
11 Assembly Plant D = Belvedere Assembly
T = Toluca
12 Thru 17 Build Sequence 6 Digit number assigned by assembly plant
E-MARK LABEL
An E-mark Label (Fig. 3) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver's door. The label contains the
following information:
²Date of Manufacture
²Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
²Country Codes
²Regulation Number
²Regulation Amendment Number
²Approval Number
MANUFACTURER PLATE
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 4) is located in the
engine compartment on the right side of the radiator
closure panel crossmember adjacent. The plate con-
tains five lines of information:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Fig. 3 E-Mark Label
Fig. 4 Manufacturer Plate
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GROUP TAB LOCATOR
INIntroduction
INaIntroduction
0Lubrication and Maintenance
2Suspension
3Differential and Driveline
5Brakes
6Clutch
6aClutch
7Cooling
8ABattery
8BStarting
8CCharging System
8CaCharging System
8DIgnition System
8EInstrument Panel and Systems
8EaInstrument Panel and Systems
8FAudio System
8GHorns
8HVehicle Speed Control System
8HaVehicle Speed Control System
8JTurn Signal and Flashers
8KWindshield Wipers and Washers
8KaWindshield Wipers and Washers
8LLamps
8LaLamps
8MRestraint System
8NElectrically Heated Systems
8NaElectrically Heated Systems
8PPower Door Locks
8QaImmobilizer System
8SPower Windows
8TPower Mirrors
8TaPower Mirrors
8UChime Warning/Reminder System
8WWiring Diagrams - LHD and RHD
9Engine
9aEngine
11Exhaust System and Intake Manifold
11aExhaust System and Intake Manifold
13Frame and Bumpers
13aFrame and Bumpers
14Fuel System
14aFuel System - 1.8L Engine
19Steering
19aSteering
21Transaxle
21aTransaxle
22Tires and Wheels
23Body
24Heating and Air Conditioning
25Emission Control Systems
25aEmission Control System - 1.8L Engine