1999 DODGE NEON instrument panel

GLOVE BOX SWITCH/LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate it
or remove fuse 12 prior to removing the switch, or
wires may short to ground.
(2) Open the glove box and push the glove box
sides inward allowing the door bumpers to clear and
the box to tip rearward.
(3) Reach inside the opening and squeeze the
lamp/switch retainers until they are disengage.
(4) Pull the switch/lamp rearward and remove it.
Replace the lamp. To replace the switch disconnect
wire and replace the switch.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column cover and liner.
(2) Remove the three screws securing headlamp
switch mounting plate to the instrument panel (Fig.
17).
(3) Pull the headlamp switch and mounting plate
rearward from the instrument panel opening.
(4) Disconnect both the nine way and the ground
wiring connectors from the switch.
(5) Remove the switch knob by depressing the
release button on the bottom on the switch and pull-
ing out knob from switch.
(6) Snap headlamp switch bezel out of mounting
plate to gain access to the mounting plate retaining
nut.
(7) Remove the headlamp switch, mounting plate
retaining nut and separate switch from mounting
plate.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEATER A/C CONTROL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry up on the top cover and cluster bezel to remove
(Fig. 19).
(3) Open the ash receiver.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on the center bezel and remove.
(5) Remove the six attaching screws across the for-
ward portion of the right upper trim panel. Then pull
the panel rearward to disengage the three locator
pins and remove.(6) Reach in and disconnect the wiring connector(s)
for the rear window defogger and/or fog lamp
switch(s) as required.
(7) If equipped with RKE, remove the two screws
retaining the module and lay over the instrument
cluster.
(8) Gently pull on the center A/C outlet duct to
remove.
(9) Remove three attaching screws at corners of
the control (Fig. 18), two front retaining and one
retaining from the top rear.
(10) Pull the control rearward and disconnect the
wiring connector.
(11) Using a screwdriver, disengage the cable
attachment clips.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 17 Headlamp Switch
Fig. 18 Heater A/C Control
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HEATER A/C CONTROL BLOWER SWITCH
The switch is not serviced, replace heater A/C con-
trol. Refer to the Heater A/C Control Removal and
Installation.
HEATER A/C CONTROL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the Heater A/C Control. Refer to the
Heater A/C Control Removal.
(2) Remove the two center knobs by pulling the
knob rearward.
(3) Replace the lamp.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEATER CONTROL BLOWER SWITCH
The switch is not serviced, replace the heater con-
trol. Refer to the A/C Heater Control Removal and
Installation.
IGNITION KEY LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column cover. Refer to
Steering Column Cover Removal.
(2) Disconnect the lamp hood from the base panel.
(3) Remove the lamp socket from hood and replace
the lamp.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect battery negative cable, in
engine compartment, before servicing instrument
panel.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the floor console. Refer to Floor Con-
sole Removal.
(3) Remove the right and left cowl side trim pan-
els (Fig. 19).
(4) Remove the steering column cover and liner.
(5) Remove the top cover and cluster bezel assem-
bly.
(6) Remove the right and left trim panel.
(7) Remove the defroster upper duct by lifting it
up.
(8) Remove the center outlet duct by pulling rear-
ward.(9) Disconnect the Heater A/C Control, by remov-
ing the control cables clips with a screwdriver and
remove the wire connector.
CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position. This will prevent clockspring dam-
age when the steering wheel rotates freely.
(10) Disconnect the steering column at the bottom
slap together joint.
(11) Disconnect the ATX shifter interlock cable at
the shifter, if equipped.
(12) Disconnect the instrument panel wiring as
required.
(13) Remove the four attaching screws at the cen-
ter floor pan bracket (Fig. 20).
(14) Remove the four attaching screws at steering
column.
(15) Remove the four cowl top nuts.
(16) Remove the attaching screws from the left
and right lower cowl side bracket (Fig. 21).
(17) Remove the two attaching screws from the left
upper cowl side and one from the right upper cowl
side.
(18) Pull the instrument panel rearward away
from the dash/plenum.
(19) Remove the instrument panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LEFT TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the top cover and cluster bezel (Fig.
19).
(2) Remove the steering column cover.
(3) Remove the two attaching screws along the
bottom and the one at the top of the trim panel and
pull rearward to remove.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
ODOMETER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel top cover and
cluster bezel.
(2) Remove the four screws attaching cluster to
instrument panel (Fig. 22).
(3) Remove the cluster.
(4) Remove the screws attaching PC board cover to
cluster.
(5) Disconnect the odometer connector from the
printed circuit board.
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Fig. 19 Instrument Panel Assembly
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(6) Remove the screws attaching lens, dial and
gauge assembly to the housing. The bottom screws
attaching lens to the housing can be accessed without
removing the foam pad.
(7) Remove the lens, dial and gauge assembly from
housing.
(8) Remove the two screws holding the odometer to
dial and gauge assembly. When setting the dial/gauge
and/or cluster assembly down, it must be face up or
the gauge operation will be damaged.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Carefully place the dial and gauge assembly on the
cluster and ensure that the odometer connector is
placed through the board. Install with a slight rock-
ing motion to ensure the pins on gauges line up.
RADIO
For Radio removal procedures, Refer to Group 8F,
Audio Systems.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER AND/OR FOG LAMP
SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the top cover and cluster bezel assem-
bly. Refer to the Top Cover and Cluster Bezel
Removal above.
(2) Reach in and disengage the bezel latches and
remove assembly (Fig. 23).
(3) Pull the bezel and switch(s) rearward from the
opening and disconnect the wire connector(s).
(4) Remove the switch from the bezel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
RIGHT TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry up on the top cover and cluster bezel to remove
(Fig. 19).
(3) Open the ash receiver.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on the center bezel and remove.
(5) Remove the six attaching screws across the for-
ward portion of the right upper trim panel. Then pull
Fig. 20 Center Floor Pan Bracket
Fig. 21 Side Bracket
Fig. 22 Odometer
Fig. 23 Rear Window Defogger and Fog Lamp
Switch
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the panel rearward to disengage the three locator
pins and remove.
(6) Reach in and disconnect the wiring connector(s)
for the rear window defogger and/or fog lamp
switch(s) as required.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
SHIFTER KNOB
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER
REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the set screw at the left side under the
button area.
(2) Pull up until the knob slides off the shifter
shaft.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER
REMOVAL
(1) Pull the top part of the boot down until the two
tabs at the bottom of the knob are exposed.
(2) Release the locking tabs from the pins on the
shifter shaft.
(3) Pull up until the knob slides off the shifter
shaft.INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the three attachment screws along the
bottom of the cover and screw on the left outward
face of cover (Fig. 24).
(2) Grasp the cover and pull rearward until the
clips disengage.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
STEERING COLUMN COVER LINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column cover (Fig. 19).
(2) Remove the two attachment screws at the
upper area of the liner and the lower left corner.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
STEERING COLUMN SHROUDS
(1) Remove the steering column cover and steering
column cover liner.
Fig. 24 Instrument Panel and Top Cover
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(2) Lift up the top cover and cluster bezel until the
clips disengage and separate to provide clearance
(Fig. 25).
(3) Rotate the ignition key cylinder to run/on posi-
tion. Insert a screw driver into the access hole at the
bottom of lower shroud to release the ignition key
cylinder.
(4) Pull out the ignition key cylinder.
(5) Remove the three lower to upper shroud
attaching screws through the bottom of the lower
shroud.
(6) Separate the upper and lower shrouds.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
TOP COVER AND CLUSTER BEZEL REMOVAL
REMOVAL
(1) Use care not to scratch the panel. Lift up on
the bottom outer areas of the cluster bezel and alongthe rearward edge of the top cover to disengage the
clips (Fig. 24).
(2) Pull the top cover and cluster bezel rearward
until the forward pins disengage from the instrument
panel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures,
making sure that the forward pins engage the index
holes in the instrument panel. Position spring clips
in instrument panel and push firmly until seated.
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the floor console (Fig. 16).
(2) Remove the attaching screw from each of the
two forward cup holders of the floor console. Remove
the screws at the rear of the console or inside of the
armrest console bin.
(3) Pull the parking brake lever all the way up.
(4) Lift the floor console at the rear high enough to
gain access to the lamp and socket.
(5) Remove the indicator lamp socket from bezel to
replace the lamp.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
TRUNK LAMP/LENS
REMOVAL
The trunk lamp snaps into the rear shelf panel
reinforcement under/below the package shelf.
(1) Remove the socket assembly by reaching up
above the sheet metal. Push the snap inward and
downward and remove the assembly.
(2) Remove the lamp from socket and pull the
socket from the lens. Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
For Vehicle Soeed Sensor Removal and Installa-
tion, refer to Group 14±Fuel Systems for service
procedures.
Fig. 25 Upper/Lower Shroud
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
FOG LAMP SWITCH TEST................ 1
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH........... 1
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENTS . . . 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
END CAP RHD ......................... 2FRONT FOG LAMP SWITCH.............. 2
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH........... 3
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER AND/OR REAR
FOG LAMP SWITCH................... 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
FOG LAMP SWITCH TEST
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for wiring or
circuit information.
FRONT
(1) Remove the fog lamp switch and disconnect the
connector at the center stack.
(2) Using two jumper wires connect Pin L7 to bat-
tery voltage, and connect Pin Z03 to ground (Fig. 1).
(3) Push the fog lamp switch button. The LED
indicator on the front of the switch should illuminate.
Check Pin L35 with a test lamp for battery voltage.
(4) If either the LED or the test lamp fails to illu-
minate, replace the switch.
REAR
(1) Remove the fog lamp switch. Refer to Rear
Window Defogger and/or Fog Lamp Switch Removal.
(2) Using two jumper wires connect Pin 2 and Pin
4 of the switch to battery voltage.
(3) Using a test lamp, connect the test lamp to Pin
3 as shown in (Fig. 2). Refer to Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams for fog lamp switch circuit.(4) Push the fog lamp switch button. The test lamp
should illuminate, and the LED indicator on the
front of the switch.
(5) If either the LED, or the test lamp fails to illu-
minate, replace the switch.
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
(1) Remove the headlamp leveling switch from the
instrument panel and disconnect the wire harness
connector from the switch. Refer to Wiring Diagrams
for the proper wire circuits and the wire connector
connections.
(2) If the L.E.D. is not illuminated, using a voltme-
ter, connect B+ lead to Pin 4 of the Wire harness con-
nector. Connect the negative lead to Pin 3. Turn ON
the headlamp switch to the low beam position and
ensure the instrument panel dimmer switch is on
day light driving position. If voltage is present,
replace switch. If no voltage, connect the ground lead
to a good ground, if voltage, repair Pin 3 ground cir-
cuit as necessary, and if no voltage, refer to Wiring
Diagrams and test circuit back to headlamp switch.
(3) Using a voltmeter, connect B+ lead to Pin 2 of
the Wire harness connector. Connect the negative
lead to Pin 3. Turn ON the headlamp switch to the
low beam position. If battery voltage, go to Step 5. If
not OK, go to Step 4.
Fig. 1 Front Fog Lamp Switch Circuit Diagram
Fig. 2 Rear Fog Lamp Switch Test
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(4) Connect the ground lead to a good ground, if no
voltage, refer to Wiring Diagrams and test circuit
back to headlamp switch. If battery voltage, repair
Pin 3 ground circuit as necessary.
(5) Turn headlamps OFF. Connect the wire har-
ness connector to the headlamp leveling switch. Turn
ON the headlamp switch to the low beam position.
Check voltage at Pin 5, while rotating the headlamp
leveling switch knob through the four positions. The
voltage reading should change as the switch is
rotated to each position. If the voltage does not vary
replace switch. If OK, test the headlamp leveling
motors and/or circuit to the motors.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENTS
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative cable
before servicing the instrument panel or compo-
nents. When power is required for test purposes,
connect battery cable for test only. Disconnect the
battery negative cable after test and before continu-
ing service procedures.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
END CAP RHD
Removal
(1) Unlatch the glove box door and lower is to the
full open position.
(2) Remove the left trim panel as necessary to
remove the end cap attaching screws.(3) Remove the end cap
Installation
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
FRONT FOG LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire connector in the center
stack, BUX left side and RHD right side.
(2) Remove the floor console and disconnect the
two clips attaching the wire harness from the under-
side of the floor console.
(3) Remove the switch bezel and wiring harness
assembly from the floor console (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 3 Headlamp Leveling Switch Circuit Diagram
Fig. 4 Front Fog Lamp Switch
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