1999 DODGE NEON window

REAR DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open door glass.
(2) Pull upward at rear end of outer belt weather-
strip.
(3) Separate outer belt weatherstrip from vehicle
(Fig. 57).
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR DOOR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Release door latch and open door.
(2) Lower window glass.
(3) Remove window regulator crank.
(4) Remove screw from inside arm rest pull cup.
(5) Remove screw from behind inside latch release
handle (Fig. 58).
CAUTION: Pulling on trim panel to disengage fas-
teners will damage the trim panel.
NOTE: Use a fork-type push-in fastener removal
tool.
(6) Disengage push-in fasteners holding trim to
door panel around perimeter of trim panel.
(7) Disengage trim panel from retainer channel in
inner belt weather-strip at top of door by lifting while
jiggling.
(8) Tilt top of trim panel away from door and dis-
engage clip holding latch rod to handle.
(9) Separate latch rod from handle.
(10) Remove trim panel from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Replace any damaged or missing push in fas-
teners from around perimeter of door trim panel.
(2) Place trim panel in position on door.
(3) Insert latch rod into handle and engage clip.
(4) Engage trim panel into retainer channel at top
of door.
(5) Locate door trim panel to inner door panel by
aligning locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner door panel.
(6) Install push-in fasteners to attach trim to door
panel around perimeter of trim panel.
(7) Install screw behind inside latch release han-
dle.
(8) Install screw inside arm rest pull cup.
(9) Install window regulator crank.
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and watershield.
(2) Remove door glass.
(3) Loosen bolts holding window regulator crank/
motor to door panel.
(4) Disengage bolt heads from keyhole slots in door
panel.
(5) Loosen bolts holding window regulator lift bar
to door panel.
Fig. 57 Rear Door Outer Belt WeatherstripFig. 58 Rear Door Trim
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(6) Disengage bolt heads from keyhole slots in door
panel (Fig. 59).
(7) Remove window regulator from door through
access hole in inner panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Move window regulator into position and
engage bolt heads into key-hole slots in inner door
panel.
(2) Tighten bolts holding window regulator lift bar
to inner door panel.
(3) Engage window regulator crank/motor bolts
into key-hole slots in door panel.
(4) Tighten window regulator crank/motor bolts.
(5) Install door glass, watershield, and door trim
panel.
REAR SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion.
(2) Remove bolts holding rear seat back and seat
belts to floor.
(3) Push rear seat back upward to disengage hooks
at top of seat back (Fig. 60).
(4) Separate rear seat from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Move rear seat back into position in vehicle.
(2) Push seat back downward to engage hooks at
top of seat back.
(3) Install bolts holding rear seat back and seat
belts to floor.
NOTE: The torque specification for the inner seat
belt/rear seat back retaining bolts is 57 N´M (42 ft.
lbs.).
(4) Install rear seat cushion.
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion.
(2) Remove rear seat back.
(3) Separate rear seat belt buckle from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion and back.
(2) Remove seat belt bezel from parcel shelf cover.
(3) Remove rear seat closure panel silencer pad as
necessary to gain access to retractor.
(4) Remove bolt holding seat belt lower anchor to
floor.
(5) Remove bolt holding retractor to rear seat clo-
sure panel (Fig. 61).
(6) Push seat belt bezel and buckle stab through
access hole in parcel shelf.
(7) From in luggage compartment, separate rear
seat belt retractor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL
(1) Pull upward at each end of the rear seat cush-
ion to disengage retainer loops from cups in floor.
(2) Separate rear seat cushion from vehicle (Fig.
62).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place rear seat cushion in position under bot-
tom of seat back.
Fig. 59 Rear Door Window Regulator
Fig. 60 Rear Seat Back
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

ROOF APERTURE (RAP) MOLDING
The RAP molding is set in urethane adhesive. The
RAP molding is difficult to salvage during removal.
Verify part availability before proceeding with
removal procedure. The temperature in the work
area and the vehicle should be at least 21ÉC (70ÉF) to
avoid damaging the rear window and windshield
moldings. Apply masking tape to surrounding area of
the RAP molding to protect the finish.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick, gently lift rear window
molding upward to gain access to end of RAP mold-
ing.
(2) Using a sharp hook tool, pierce the rear end of
the molding.
(3) Lift the rear of the RAP molding upward until
it clears the rear window molding.
(4) Using a common plier, pull the RAP molding
forward to separate molding from urethane bonding.
(5) Separate RAP molding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using a sharpened trim stick, scrape urethane
bonding material from the roof seam trough.
(2) Using touch-up paint, repair scratches in roof
seam trough to prevent corrosion.
(3) Inspect the bottom of the roof seam trough for
gaps in caulking. Repair gaps with suitable seam
sealer following manufacturers instructions.
(4) Apply black-out primer to bottom of roof seam
trough. Allow at lease three minutes before bonding
is applied.
(5) Install RAP molding into the roof seam trough
and position molding so both ends are covered by the
glass moldings. If the molding will not lay flat on the
bottom of the trough, trim the ends of the molding
until proper fit achieved.
(6) Using a suitable marking pencil, mark an
index line across the RAP molding and the adjacent
surfaces.
(7) Remove the RAP molding from the roof seam
trough.
(8) Applya5mm(0.2 in.) bead of urethane adhe-
sive on the bottom/center of the trough along the
entire length.
(9) Place RAP molding in position in roof seam
trough (Fig. 65).
(10) Insert both ends of RAP molding under glass
moldings.
(11) Align index marks across trough and molding.
(12) Gently press RAP molding into urethane
adhesive until molding lays smooth and flat.
(13) Remove protective tape from around the RAP
molding.
(14) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
Mopar, Super Clean or equivalent.(15) Apply a length of 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape
over the RAP molding to retain the molding until the
urethane adhesive is cured. Curing time for most
urethane adhesive is at least 24 hours.
ROOF RACK
The roof rack insulator gasket is bonded to the
base of the side rail. If the gasket comes loose during
servicing, secure the gasket to the side rail with
Mopar, Bond-all Gel Adhesive or equivalent.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding roof rack side rails to
the roof panel (Fig. 66).
(2) Separate roof rack from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS
The roof rack side rail do not have to be removed
to replace the cross rails.
Fig. 65 RAP Molding
Fig. 66 Roof Rack
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INSTALLATION
(1) Place weather-strip in position on B-pillar
retainer channels.
(2) Insert weather-strip into channels.
(3) Using a suitable awl, zip retaining lip on back
of weather-strip into B-pillar and roof rail channels.
(4) Install push-in fasteners to hold weather-strip
to B-pillar, hinge pillar and quarter panel.
SIDE COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding cowl trim to cowl side
panel.
(2) Separate cowl trim from vehicle (Fig. 71).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl trim panel to inner cowl panel.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of cowl trim
panel to mating holes in inner cowl panel.
(3) Push clips on trim panel into slots in inner
cowl panel.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove side view mirror cover.
(2) Remove door trim panel.
(3) Remove water shield if equipped with power
mirror.(4) Disengage wire connector from power mirror
motor, if equipped.
(5) Remove bolts holding mirror to stanchion (Fig.
72).
(6) Separate mirror from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position side view mirror on vehicle and install
nuts attaching mirror to stanchion.
(2) Engage wire connector from power window
motor, if so equipped.
(3) Install water shield if equipped with power
mirror.
Fig. 72 Side View Mirror
Fig. 71 Side Cowl Trim
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

TRUNK TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners holding trunk trim panel to
vehicle (Fig. 81).
(2) Remove trunk trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position panel to deck lid over the striker.
(2) Install push in fasteners.
(3) Position and tuck the upper flange into existing
trim panel on both sides.
(4) Push the corners in place under seal.
(5) Seat the lower edges of the carpet and smooth
out.
(6) Tuck the full edge of panel under trunk lid
weather-seal lip, being careful not to push seal off.
TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Release trunk lid latch and open trunk lid.
(2) Pull trunk lid weatherstrip form trunk opening
fence (Fig. 82).
(3) Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
UPPER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding trim to upper quarter
panel (Fig. 83).
(2) Separate upper trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check to ensure that electric rear window wir-
ing is positioned correctly in the roof channel pro-
vided.(2) Position trim panel in vehicle.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in upper quarter panel.
(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in upper
quarter panel.
WINDOW INNERBELT STABILIZER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove nut holding inner belt stabilizer to
door panel.
(3) Separate inner belt stabilizer from door. (Fig.
84)
Fig. 81 Trunk Trim Panel
Fig. 82 Trunk Weatherstrip
Fig. 83 Upper Quarter Trim
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Adjust inner belt
stabilizer against glass with enough tension to allow
free up and down movement.
WINDOW REGULATORÐ2 DOOR
NOTE: Power and manual door glass regulators are
serviced using the same procedures. For power
window motor service procedures, refer to Group
8S, Power Windows.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Disconnect wire connector to power window
motor, if so equipped.
(3) Remove nuts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass (Fig. 85).
(4) Secure door glass in upward position.
(5) Mark position of rear bolt of roller channel to
inner door panel to aid in installation.
(6) Remove bolt holding rear of roller channel to
door panel.
(7) Loosen bolt holding front of roller channel to
door panel.
(8) Separate roller channel from door panel (Fig.
86).
(9) Loosen bolts holding window regulator to inner
door panel.
(10) Separate bolt heads from key-hole slots in
inner door panel.
(11) Remove window regulator through large hole
in inner door panel (Fig. 87) and (Fig. 88).
(12) Remove power window motor from regulator,
if so equipped. Refer to Group 8S for Power Window
Motor procedure.
Fig. 84Fig. 85 Regulator Lift Channel
Fig. 86 Roller Channel
Fig. 87 Manual Window Regulator
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install power window motor on regulator, if so
equipped. Refer to group 8S for Power Window Motor
procedures.
(2) Move window regulator into position in door
and engage bolt heads into key-hole slots in inner
door panel and tighten bolts.
(3) Install roller channel to door panel.
(4) Install bolt at rear of roller channel. Make sure
that bolt is aligned to mark on inner door panel
made previously.
(5) Tighten front and rear bolts of roller channel.
(6) Install nuts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass.
(7) Adjust door glass as described in this section.
(8) Connect wire connector to power window motor,
if so equipped.
(9) Install door speaker, if so equipped.
(10) Install door trim panel and water shield.
WINDOW REGULATORÐ4 DOOR
NOTE: Power and manual door glass regulators are
serviced using the same procedures. For power
window motor service procedures, refer to Group
8S, Power Windows.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove door glass.
(3) Disconnect wire connector to power window
motor, if so equipped.
(4) Remove nuts holding top of regulator to inner
door panel.
(5) Remove nuts holding bottom of regulator to
door panel (Fig. 89) and (Fig. 90).
(6) Loosen bolts holding regulator crank/motor to
door panel.(7) Disengage bolts from key hole slots in door
panel.
(8) Remove window regulator from access hole in
door panel.
(9) Remove power window motor from regulator, if
so equipped. Refer to Group 8S for Power Window
Motor procedures.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install power window motor on regulator, if so
equipped. Refer to Group 8S for Power Window
Motor procedures.
(2) Move window regulator into position in door
and engage bolt heads in key-slots in inner door
panel.
(3) Tighten bolts attaching regulator crank/motor
to door panel.
(4) Install nuts holding top and bottom of window
regulator to door panel.
(5) Install door glass. Refer to procedures in this
section to verify and adjust glass alignment.
Fig. 88 Power Window Regulator
Fig. 89 Front Door Manual Window Regulator
Fig. 90 Front Door Power Window Regulator
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(6) Connect wire connector to power window motor,
if so equipped.
(7) Install door speaker, if so equipped.
(8) Install door trim panel and water shield.
ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT
UP-STOP ADJUSTMENTS
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove water shield as necessary to gain
access to adjuster.
(3) Loosen up-stop nut.
(4) Close door and raise door glass.
(5) Adjust up-stop to achieve proper glass height.
(6) Adjust glass so that a piece of paper can be
pulled between the glass and weatherstrip with some
tension.
NOTE: The top edge of the door glass should be
beneath the lip of the weatherstrip
(7) Tighten fasteners.
TOP OF GLASSÐINBOARD/OUTBOARD
ADJUSTMENTS
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove water shield as necessary to gain
access to adjusters.
(3) Using a Snap-ontflare-nut socket (FRXM10),
loosen the lower jack-screw jamb-nuts.
(4) Close door and raise glass.
(5) Using a suitable allen-wrench, rotate jack-
screws to achieve proper in/out positioning at the top
edge of the glass.(6) Adjust glass so that a piece of paper can be
pulled between the glass and weatherstrip with some
tension.
(7) Tighten all fasteners.
GLASSÐFRONT/REAR ADJUSTMENT
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Lower door glass to bottom of travel to gain
access to glass attachments. (Fig. 93)
(3) Loosen three glass attachment bolts.
(4) Raise glass to top of travel and adjust glass to
fit the B-pillar seal. Glass to B-pillar applique gap
should be approximately 13mm (1/2 inch).
(5) Tighten the two accessible glass fasteners in
the full up position.
(6) Lower door glass to the full down position and
tighten the remaining glass fastener.
Fig. 91 Glass AdjustmentÐ4 Door
Fig. 92 Glass AdjustmentÐ2 Door
Fig. 93 Front door glass
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