2000 DODGE NEON center console

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMPS
WARNINGS/INDICATORS
The instrument cluster warning/indicator lamps
are all serviceable Light Emitting Diodes (LED's).
The instrument cluster must first be removed, refer
to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation in
this section, and then the defective LED just turns
out with needle nose pliers.
ILLUMINATION LAMPS
The high beam indicator, turn signals, and illumi-
nation bulbs are also serviceable. The instrument
cluster must first be removed, refer to Instrument
Cluster Removal and Installation in this section, and
then the defective bulb and socket turns out. The
bulb locations are printed on the back cover of the
instrument cluster.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 6).
(2) Push seats back to their full back position.
(3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on left and right A-pillar trim moldings and
remove.
(4) Remove top cover. Refer to Top Cover Removal
and Installation in this section.
(5) Gently pull up on cluster bezel and remove
from vehicle.
(6) Gently pull rearward on left lower instrument
panel cover and remove from vehicle.
CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position. This will prevent clockspring dam-
age when the steering wheel rotates freely.
(7) Remove steering column. Refer to Group 19
Steering, Steering Column Removal and Installation.
(8) Remove left and right instrument panel end-
caps.
(9) Remove left and right cowl side panels.
(10) Remove center console. Refer to Group 23
Body, Center Console Removal and Installation.
(11) Depress the sides of the Data Link Connector
(DLC) and remove from instrument panel reinforce-
ment.
(12) Remove four bulkhead instrument panel
retaining screws.
(13) Remove two bolts on top of the brake pedal
support bracket.
(14) Remove two center support mounting bolts.
(15) Remove left and right A-pillar mounting bolts,
two on each side.(16) Disconnect right side antenna connector.
(17) Remove left and right A-pillar door harness
connectors (Fig. 10).
(18) Disconnect two harness connectors to hvac at
right top instrument panel (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10 A-Pillar Door Harness Connector
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 ± DOOR CHECK STRAP
3 ± DOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
Fig. 11 Instrument Panel to HVAC Harness Connectors
1 ± HVAC HARNESS CONNECTORS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(19) Disconnect one left side harness connector at
top left of instrument panel for vanity and rear view
mirrors.
(20) Pull off the hvac control head knobs.
(21) Remove two screws retaining the top front of
the center bezel.
(22) Using a trim stick, gently pry out on the
instrument panel center bezel and remove.
(23) Remove the two retaining screws to the hvac
control head.
(24) Disconnect the one instrument panel wire
harness connector.
(25) Disconnect the one vacuum harness connector.
(26) Pull hvac control head out of instrument
panel, twist 90É and push back through the opening
(Fig. 12). Do not disconnect the control cables.
(27) Disconnect the center console wiring:
²Airbag Control Module (ACM)
²Parking Brake Warning Lamp Switch
²Transmission Range Indicator Lamp
(28) With help on an assistant, pull rearward on
instrument panel assembly and remove from vehicle.
If replacing instrument panel, transfer parts as
necessary.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 12 HVAC Control Head
1 ± HVAC CONTROL HEAD
2 ± RADIO
3 ± HVAC CONTROL HEAD HARNESS CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove HVAC control knobs from control head.
(2) Remove both center A/C outlet louvers (Fig. 14)
by rolling downward and pulling out.
(3) Remove two screws retaining the top front of
the center bezel up inside the center A/C outlet duct.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on instrument panel center bezel.
(5) Remove bezel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAPS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the door, left or right, and pull on the
access handle to disengage the end cap clips. Fuse
diagram is located inside the left end cap. Fuse
Access is under the left end cap.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on both the left and right A-pillar trim panels
and remove.
(2) Use care not to scratch the panel. Lift up on
the bottom outer areas of the cluster bezel and along
the rearward edge of the top cover to disengage the
clips.
(3) Pull the top cover rearward until the forward
pins disengage from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Position spring clips to instrument panel and push
firmly until seated.
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument cluster bezel, Refer to
Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal and Installation
in this section.
(2) Grasp left lower instrument panel cover from
the bottom and pull firmly rearward.
(3) Remove lower instrument panel cover from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LOWER STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on the side of the lower storage bin Refer to
(Fig. 7).
(2) Disconnect the center console flood lamp.
(3) Transfer the center console flood lamp housing
to new bin (if replacing).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 14 A/C Outlet Louvers
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR DUCT
2 ± OUTSIDE AIR/RECIRC CONTROL KNOB
3 ± MODE CONTROL KNOB
4 ± BLOWER SPEED KNOB
5 ± TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(3) Remove the right and left side instrument
panel end caps (Fig. 8). Using the finger grip feature,
pull straight away from the instrument panel to dis-
engage the (3) retaining clips.
(4) Remove the right and left side A ± pillar trims.(5) Loosen the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille (Fig.
9).
(6) Using the heel of both hands, lift up to unclip
and remove the instrument panel top cover.
(7) Unclip and remove the instrument cluster
bezel.
(8) Remove the (2) screws retaining the lower
steering column cover and remove the cover from the
vehicle.
(9) Remove the (2) screws retaining the steering
column shroud and remove the shroud from the vehi-
cle.
(10) Disconnect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(11) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 11).
CAUTION: Steering wheel must be in the locked
position before removing the coupler pinch bolt or
clockspring damage can occur.
(12) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 11) and separate the shafts by pulling them
straight apart.
(13) Remove the (4) steering column retaining nuts
and remove the column from the vehicle.
(14) Pull back the weather-stripping and remove
the right and left side lower kick panels.
Fig. 8 Left Instrument Panel End Cap
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
Fig. 9 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 10 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(28) Remove the (2) I. P. retaining bolts which
attach the I. P. to the body at the tunnel bracket
(Fig. 13).
(29) Remove the (4) I. P. retaining bolts from the
right and left side body side cowls (Fig. 14) (Fig. 15).(30) With assistance from another person, guide
the HVAC control head through the I. P. opening
while removing the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing the instrument panel, be cer-
tain the (2) I. P. wire harness connector retaining
screws have been removed. The wire bundle should
hang between the two connector mounting tabs on
the I. P. casting (Fig. 16).
(2) With assistance from another person, guide the
HVAC control head through the I. P. opening while
installing the instrument panel.
(3) Install the (4) I. P. retaining bolts on the right
and left side body side cowls (Fig. 17) (Fig. 18).
Torque the bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the (2) I. P. retaining bolts which attach
the I. P. to the body at the tunnel bracket (Fig. 19).
Torque the bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the I. P. retaining fasteners on top of
the I. P. Torque the nuts to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect the radio antenna.
(7) Connect the left front door wire harness and
reposition the sealing boot in its original position.
(8) Connect the right front door wire harness and
reposition the sealing boot in its original position.
(9) Clip the wire harness along the center console
and connect the airbag control module, parking brake
and the PRNDL lamp if equipped.
Fig. 14 Right I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 15 Left I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
Fig. 16 I. P. Wire Harness Connector
1 ± I. P. CONNECTOR MOUNTS
2 ± TOP OF PANEL
3 ± I/P CONNECTOR
4 ± RETAINING SCREWS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(17) Install the A/C outlet registers in the center
instrument bezel.
(18) Install the right and left side lower kick pan-
els. Reposition the weather-strip in its original posi-
tion.
(19) Install the steering column. Torque the retain-
ing nuts to 17 N´m (150 in. lbs.).
(20) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 21). Torque the bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(21) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 21).
(22) Connect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(23) Install the steering column shrouds. Torque
the retaining screws to 1.4 N´m (12in. lbs.)
(24) Install the lower steering column cover.
(25) Install the instrument cluster bezel.
(26) Clip the instrument panel top cover in posi-
tion.
(27) Install the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover (Fig. 22) (Fig. 23).
(28) Install the right and left side A-pillar trims
(29) Install the right and left side instrument
panel end caps.(30) Install the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(31) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 21 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 22 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 23 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP BULB SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BULB...................................7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB.........................7
FOG LAMP BULB..........................8
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB.........8
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB...........9
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB....9
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULB............................9LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB...............10
UNDERHOOD LAMP BULB.................10
REAR CARGO LAMP BULB.................10
DOME LAMP BULB.......................10
TRANSAXLE RANGE INDICATOR LAMP BULB . . 10
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB...................11
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB..............11
VISOR VANITY LAMP BULB.................11
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BULB
The electric light bulb is a source of electromag-
netic radiation which generates light. Vehicles use
many different types of bulbs:
²Headlamp bulb
²Fog Lamp bulb
²Tail Lamp bulb
²Stop Lamp bulb
²Turn Signal bulb
²Back up Lamp bulb
²Dome Lamp bulb
²Transaxle Range Indicator Lamp bulb (PRNDL)
²Glove Box Lamp bulb
²Floor Console Lamp bulb
²Rear Cargo Lamp bulb
²Visor Vanity Lamp bulb
²Underhood Lamp bulb
²etc.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(3) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from back of head-
lamp bulb.
(5) Rotate retaining ring counterclockwise one
quarter turn.
(6) Remove retaining ring from headlamp module.
(7) Remove bulb from headlamp module (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Install bulb into headlamp module.
(2) Install retaining ring to headlamp module.
(3) Rotate retaining ring clockwise one quarter
turn.
(4) Connect wire connector to the back of head-
lamp bulb.
(5) Place headlamp module in position.
(6) Install screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(7) Close hood.
PLLAMPS 8L - 7

LAMP SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP ASSEMBLIES.......................12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE.....................12
FOG LAMP..............................13
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB........13
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP...............13
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)..............................14TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP........14
LICENSE PLATE LAMP....................14
UNDERHOOD LAMP......................14
REAR CARGO LAMP......................15
DOME LAMP............................15
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB..................15
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB..............15
VISOR VANITY LAMP......................15
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP ASSEMBLIES
The lamp assemblies or modules generally consist
of a housing, reflector(s) and lens that directs a light
source. Vehicles use many different types of lamps:
²Headlamp
²Fog Lamp
²Tail Lamp
²Stop Lamp
²Turn Signal Lamp
²Back up Lamp
²Dome Lamp
²Transaxle Range Indicator Lamp (PRNDL)
²Glove Box Lamp
²Floor Console Lamp
²Rear Cargo Lamp
²Visor Vanity Lamp
²Underhood Lamp
²etc.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(3) Remove headlamp module from vehicle.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from back of head-
lamp module.
(5) Remove headlamp module (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
(1) Connect wire connectors to the back of head-
lamp module.
(2) Place headlamp module in position.
(3) Install screws attaching headlamp module to
upper crossmember.
(4) Close hood.
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