2000 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS........60
BODY GAP AND FLUSH MEASUREMENTS.....61
BODY OPENING DIMENSION...............62BODY SEALING LOCATIONS................64
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS........74
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.................76
WELD LOCATIONS.......................77
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Body mechanisms and linkages should be
inspected, cleaned, and lubricated, as required, to
maintain ease of operation and to provide protection
against rust and wear. When performing other under
hood services, the hood latch release mechanism and
safety catch should be inspected, cleaned, and lubri-
cated. During the winter season, external door lock
cylinders should be lubricated to assure proper oper-
ation when exposed to water and ice.
Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit. If necessary, a suitable solvent can be used to
clean the item to be lubricated. After lubricating a
component, any excess oil or grease should be
removed.
LUBRICANT APPLICATION
DOOR LOCK CYLINDERS
(1) Apply a small amount of lubricant directly into
the lock cylinder.
(2) Apply a small amount of lubricant to the key.
(3) Insert key into lock cylinder and cycle the
mechanism from the locked to the unlocked position.
NOTE: Do not add more lubricant.
(4) Cycle the lock cylinder mechanism several
times to allow the lubricant to flow throughout the
cylinder.
(5) Wipe all lubricant from exterior of lock cylinder
and key.ALL OTHER BODY MECHANISMS
(1) Clean component as described above.
(2) Apply specified lubricant to all pivoting and
sliding contact areas of component.
LUBRICANT USAGE
ENGINE OIL
²Door Hinges ± Hinge Pin and Pivot Contact
Areas
²Hood Hinges ± Pivot Points
²Liftgate Hinges
²Decklid Hinges
MOPARTSPRAY WHITE CUBE OR EQUIVALENT
²Door Check Straps
²Liftgate Latches
²Liftgate Prop Pivots
²Ash Receiver
²Fuel Filler Door Remote Control Latch Mecha-
nism
²Parking Brake Mechanism
²Sliding Seat Tracks
²Decklid Latch
MOPARTMultipurpose GREASE OR EQUIVALENT
²All Other Hood Mechanisms
MOPARTLOCK CYLINDER LUBRICANT OR
EQUIVALENT
²Door Lock Cylinders
²Decklid Lock Cylinder
23 - 60 BODYPL

BODY GAP AND FLUSH MEASUREMENTS
BODY GAP AND FLUSH
LOCATION GAP FLUSH
A Hood to Fender 4.061.0 // 1.061.0
B Hood to Fender (Fore & Aft) Flush w/in61.5 N/A
C Front Door to Fender 5.061.0 // 1.061.0
D Rear Door to Front Door 5.061.0 // 1.061.0
E Fuel Filler Door to Quarter Panel 3.060.75 conc.60.5 0.560.5
F Fascia to Hood Parallel // w/in 2.0 N/A
G Front & Rear Door to Roof 5.061.5 // 1.0 0.061.5 // 1.0
H Deck Lid to Quarter Panel 4.0 1.5 // 1.0 1.061.0 // 1.0
I Tail Lamp to Applique & Deck Lid 4.061.5 // 1.0 1.061.0 // 1.0
J Rear Door to Quarter Panel 4.061.0 // 1.0 0.061.0 // 1.0
K Front & Rear Door to Sill 5.061.5 // 1.5 6.461.5 / 1.5
NOTE: ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN mm
PLBODY 23 - 61
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

BODY OPENING DIMENSION
DOOR AND WINDSHIELD OPENINGS
23 - 62 BODYPL
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENINGS
PLBODY 23 - 63
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

BODY SEALING LOCATIONS
METHODS OF APPLYING AUTO BODY SEALANT
23 - 64 BODYPL
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

COWL SIDE AND PLENUM
PLBODY 23 - 65
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

COWL AND PLENUM
COWL AND PLENUM
23 - 66 BODYPL
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

COWL SIDE AND PLENUM
PLBODY 23 - 67
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)