1999 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding license plate lamp to
rear bumper (Fig. 7).
(2) Separate lamp from bumper.
(3) Remove bulb socket from lamp.
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
underhood lamp.
(2) Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise. Remove it
from the lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the replacement bulb in the lamp base
socket and rotate it clockwise.
(2) Connect the wire harness connector.
DOME LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick between the headliner and
dome lamp lens.
(2) Carefully pry downward on the four corners of
the lamp lens.
(3) Separate lamp lens from lamp.
(4) Grasp bulb and pull from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position bulb in socket and snap into place.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.
VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Lower visor.
(2) Insert a small flat bladed tool between the
lamp lens and lamp.
(3) Carefully pry lens outward.
(4) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position bulb in socket and snap into place.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.
REAR CARGO LAMP BULB
The trunk lamp snaps into the rear shelf panel
reinforcement under/below the package shelf.
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick or small flat blade between
the lamp lens and rear shelf reinforcement panel.
(2) Pry the lamp lens downward.
(3) Pull bulb from socket
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Position the lamp in the rear shelf reinforce-
ment panel and snap into place.
Fig. 7 License Plate Lamp
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP SERVICE
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)............................. 10
DOME LAMP........................... 11
FOG LAMP.............................. 9
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP.............. 10
HEADLAMP MODULE..................... 9LICENSE PLATE LAMP................... 11
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP............. 9
REAR CARGO LAMP..................... 11
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP........ 10
UNDERHOOD LAMP..................... 11
VISOR VANITY LAMP..................... 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) From behind bumper fascia, remove bolt hold-
ing outboard end of module to fender and closure
panel.
(3) Loosen bolts holding inboard end of module to
radiator closure panel and remove bolt to grille.
(4) Remove bolts attaching top of module to upper
crossmember (Fig. 1).
(5) Disconnect wire connector from headlamp and
parking lamp sockets.
(6) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolt holding fog lamp to radiator clo-
sure panel (Fig. 2).
(2) Separate fog lamp from radiator closure panel.
(3) Pull fog lamp through opening in fascia.
(4) Disengage wire connector from fog lamp bulb
base.
(5) Separate fog lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws holding lamp to headlamp mod-
ule (Fig. 3).
(3) Separate park and turn signal lamp from vehi-
cle.
(4) Disengage wire connector from back of lamp
socket.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Module
Fig. 2 Fog Lamp
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove socket and bulb from side marker
lamp.
(2) Remove nuts holding side marker lamp to front
bumper fascia (Fig. 4).
(3) Separate side marker lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Release trunk latch and open trunk lid.
(2) Remove socket and bulb from lamp.
(3) Remove nuts holding center high mounted stop
lamp to trunk lid (Fig. 5).
(4) Pull CHMSL from trunk lid.(5) Separate CHMSL bezel from trunk lid.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release trunk latch and open trunk lid.
(2) Remove trunk trim panel from tail lamp area,
if equipped.
(3) Remove sockets and bulbs from lamp.
(4) Remove nuts holding tail lamp to rear closure
panel (Fig. 6).
(5) Separate tail lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 3 Park and Turn Signal Lamp
Fig. 4 Front Side Marker Lamp
Fig. 5 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
Fig. 6 Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamp
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LICENSE PLATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding license plate lamp to
rear bumper fascia (Fig. 7).
(2) Separate license plate lamp from bumper.
(3) Remove socket and bulb from lamp.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support hood.
(2) Remove lamp bulb.
(3) Disengage lamp wire connector.
(4) Remove the screw attaching lamp to hood.(5) Separate lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position lamp on hood and install screw.
(2) Route lamp wire through hood silencer pad and
connect lamp wire connector.
(3) Install lamp bulb.
(4) Remove hood support and close hood.
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick between the headliner and
dome lamp lens.
(2) Carefully pry downward on the four corners of
the lamp lens.
(3) Separate lamp lens from lamp.
(4) Disengage wire connector and remove from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure.
VISOR VANITY LAMP
The visor vanity lamp is incorporated in the visor
assembly. Replace the visor if the lamp has failed.
REAR CARGO LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick or small flat blade between
the lamp lens and rear shelf reinforcement panel.
(2) Pry the lamp lens downward.
(3) Disengage wire connectors.
(4) Separate lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure.
Fig. 7 License Plate Lamp
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP SYSTEMS
INDEX
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (CANADA)........ 12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (CANADA)
The Daytime Running Lamp module is attached to
a support brace on the underside of the instrument
panel (Fig. 1).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screw attaching DRL module to I/P
support brace.
(2) Disengage wire connector.
(3) Separate module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Engage DRL module wire connector.
(2) Position module on I/P support brace and
install screw.
Fig. 1 DRL Module
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BULB APPLICATION
INDEX
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SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS....................... 13GENERAL INFORMATION................. 13
INTERIOR LAMPS....................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following Bulb Application Tables lists the
lamp title on the left side of the column and trade
number or part number on the right.
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher
candle power than the bulb listed in the Bulb Appli-
cation Table. Damage to lamp can result. Do not
touch halogen bulbs with fingers or other oily sur-
faces. Bulb life will be reduced.
EXTERIOR LAMPS
LAMP BULB
Back-up...............................3157
Center High Mounted Stop..................921
Fog.................................GE881
Headlamp..............................9007
License Plate............................168
Park/Turn Signal......................3157NA
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal.....................3157
Front Side Marker........................168
INTERIOR LAMPS
Service procedures for most of the lamps in the
instrument panel, Instrument cluster and switches
are located in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges.
LAMP BULB
A/C and Heater Control....................203
Ash Receiver.............................161
Cigar Lighter............................203
Dome Lamp.............................578
Gear Selector Console W/Auto...............161
Glove Compartment.......................194
Ignition Lock............................161
Instrument Panel and Cluster.............PC194
Rear Cargo..............................912
Underhood..............................105
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LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION....................... 8
LAMP BULB SERVICE..................... 2LAMP DIAGNOSIS........................ 1
LAMP SERVICE........................... 5
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR.............. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
This vehicle is equipped with a remote headlamp
leveling system. This system allows the driver to
adjust the vertical headlamp aim from the interior ofthe vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo
load. A headlamp leveling switch is located in the
instrument panel and controls the headlamp leveling
motor and leveling cable found mounted to the upper
radiator crossmember behind the headlamp assem-
bly.
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