2000 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Remove socket and bulb from lamp.
(3) Remove screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove CHMSL from deck lid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place CHMSL into position on deck lid.
(2) Install screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid.
(3) Install socket and bulb from lamp.
(4) Close deck lid.
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Move trunk lining as necessary from rear clo-
sure panel to gain access to back of tail lamp.
(3) Remove nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear
closure panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove lamp housing from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp housing into position.
(2) Install nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear clo-
sure panel.(3) Reposition trunk lining to rear closure panel.
(4) Close deck lid.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove lamp from bumper.
(3) Remove bulb socket from lamp.
(4) Remove lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb socket into lamp.
(2) Place lamp in position.
(3) Install screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support hood.
(2) Remove lens lamp.
(3) Remove lamp bulb.
(4) Disconnect lamp wire connector.
(5) Remove the screw attaching lamp to hood.
(6) Remove lamp from vehicle.
Fig. 3 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± CHMSL LAMP BULB
3 ± LAMP SOCKET
4 ± CHMSL LAMP HOUSING
Fig. 4 Tail and Stop Lamp
1 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL BACK UP/SIDE MARKER/
LAMP HOUSING
2 ± BACK UP LAMP BULB
3 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL/ SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position lamp on hood and install screw.
(2) Connect lamp wire connector.
(3) Install lamp bulb.
(4) Install lens lamp.
(5) Close hood.
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) Disconnect wire connector.
(4) Remove lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Connect wire connector.
(3) Install lamp lens.
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a trim stick between the dome lamp
bezel and dome lamp lens. Carefully pry down on one
side of the lamp lens.(2) Carefully pull down on lamp lens to remove
lamp from headliner.
(3) Disconnect wire connector.
(4) Remove lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp into position.
(2) Connect wire connector.
(3) Install dome lamp and lens.
GLOVE BOX LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Pull downward on lamp/switch assembly to dis-
engage tabs from instrument panel.
(3) Pull bulb from socket.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from lamp and
remove glove box lamp/switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp/switch assembly into position.
(3) Connect wire connector to the lamp/switch.
(4) Push lamp/switch assembly to lock tabs.
(5) Check lamp operation, and close glove door.
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Using a flat bladed tool, slide it between the
lamp and instrument panel to disengage tabs.
(2) Remove bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Place lamp into position.
(3) Push lamp to lock tabs.
(4) Check lamp operation.
VISOR VANITY LAMP
The visor vanity lamp is incorporated in the visor
assembly. Replace the visor if the lamp has failed.
Fig. 5 License Plate Lamp
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 ± BULB
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE
PL vehicles built for use in Canada are equipped
with a Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system. The
DRL function is provided by the cluster. The DRL
Module is an integral part of the instrument panel
cluster.
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BULB APPLICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS........................17INTERIOR LAMPS........................17
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher can-
dle power than the bulb listed in the chart below.
Damage to lamp can result. Do not touch halogen
bulbs with fingers or other oily surfaces. Bulb life
will be reduced.
LAMP BULB
Back Up Lamp................3157 ± P27/7W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL).........................W16W
Front Fog Lamp..................... GE881
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp..........3157NA
Front Side Marker Lamp................. 168
Headlamp............................9007
License Plate Lamp..................... 168
Rear Tail/Stop/
Turn Signal Lamp............3157 ± P27/7W
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.
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs that have a higher can-
dle power than the bulb listed in the chart below.
Damage to lamp can result.LAMP BULB
ABS Indicator......................... LED
Airbag Indicator....................... LED
Brake System Warning Indicator.......... LED
Climate Controls....................... LED
Console Gear Selector W/Auto...........PC194
Dome Lamp..........................T579
Floor Console Lamp..................... T37
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................ LED
Glove Compartment....................T194
High Beam Lamp Indicator.............PC194
Ignition Lock........................... 161
Instrument Cluster Illumination.........PC194
Low Fuel Indicator..................... LED
Low Oil Pressure Indicator............... LED
Rear Cargo...........................T906
Seat Belt Indicator..................... LED
Security Alarm Indicator................. LED
Malfunction Indicator Light.............. LED
TRAC OFF Indicator.................... LED
Turn Signal Indicator..................PC194
Underhood............................ 105
Visor Vanity........................6501966
Voltage Indicator....................... LED
All the inside bulbs brass or glass wedge base. Alu-
minum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
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LAMPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMP DIAGNOSIS......................... 1
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT.................... 2
LAMP BULB SERVICE...................... 4LAMP SERVICE........................... 12
BULB APPLICATION....................... 19
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 of
the vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo
load. A headlamp leveling switch is located in the
instrument panel (Fig. 1) and controls the headlamp
leveling motor which is mounted to the rear of the
headlamp assembly.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Leveling Switch Position &
Orientation
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± CENTER INSTRUMENT BEZEL
PLLAMPS 8L - 1

HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT....................2
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION........2ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING
ALIGNMENT SCREEN....................2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. This method will require the
vehicle to be parked on a flat, level surface with a
minimum of 15 meters of working room in front of a
flat, level perpendicular wall or aiming.
Each headlamp has a focal point circle molded on
the lens directly in front of each headlamp bulb.
These focal point circles are used to set up lines on a
wall, or aiming board for visually aiming the head-
lamps.
The driving (high) beam location does not require
adjustment. It will be correct when the passing (low)
beam headlamps are aimed correctly.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(3) Verify that the headlamp leveling switch is in
the ª0º position.
(4) Verify proper tire inflation.
(5) Clean the headlamp lenses.
(6) Verify that the luggage area is not heavily
loaded.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT
SCREEN
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface 10
meters in front of a level, flat wall or aiming board.
(2) Tape a vertical line on the wall extending 1
meter up from the floor, making sure this line is even
with the centerline of the vehicle (Fig. 1).
(3) Measure the cross-car distance between the
two headlamp focal point circles (1174mm). Transfer
half of this distance (587mm) to the left of the vehicle
centerline and tape another vertical line up from the
floor 1 meter (Fig. 1). Repeat for the right side of the
centerline.
(4) Measure the distance from the floor to the focal
point circle on the headlamp lens (635mm, but may
vary due to variations in tire size and vehicle suspen-
sion height). Transfer this measurement to the wall
and tape a horizontal line extending approximately 1
meter beyond each vertical focal point line (Fig. 1).
(5) Use these lines for left and right adjustment
reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
Horizontal Adjustment
The horizontal position of the passing (low) beam
pattern is adjusted by turning the T-15 Torx screw.
Located through the slot in the upper-crossmember
between the two attaching straps of the headlamp.
Vertical Adjustment
The vertical position of the passing (low) beam pat-
tern is adjusted by turning the Phillips screw on top
of the headlamp leveling motor. Located between the
headlamp housing and the upper-crossmember, just
inboard of the fender.
Adjust the passing (low) beam headlamp pat-
terns to the locations shown in the chart pro-
vided (Fig. 1).
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Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment Screen
1 ± VERTICAL CENTERLINE THROUGH FOCAL POINT CIRCLE
OF LEFT HEADLAMP
2 ± CENTERLINE OF VEHICLE
3 ± VERTICAL CENTERLINE THROUGH FOCAL POINT CIRCLE
OF RIGHT HEADLAMP4 ± HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE THROUGH FOCAL POINT
CIRCLES OF HEADLAMPS
5 ± GROUND
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)