2000 DODGE NEON lock

INSTALLATION
(1) Install EVAP canister to Bracket (Fig. 8).
(2) Install 2 nuts to EVAP canister and bracket
and tighten nuts to 6.7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect hoses.
(4) Install EVAP canister and bracket to vehicle
and tighten nut 22.4 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Connect negative battery cable.
LEAK DETECTION PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
(2) Push locking tab on electrical connector to
unlock and remove connector.
(3) loosen the sway bar bracket to remove the
pump bracket.
(4) Remove pump and bracket as an assembly.
(5) Disconnect lines from LDP.
(6) Remove filter.
(7) Remove pump from bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install pump to bracket and tighten bolts to 1.2
N´m (10.6 in. lbs.).
(2) Install filter and tighten to 2.8 N´m (25 in.
lbs.).
(3)Before installing hoses to LDP, make sure
they are not cracked or split. If a hose leaks, it
will cause the Check Engine Lamp to illumi-
nate.Connect lines to the LDP.
NOTE: The LDP bracket must be between the rail
and sway bar bracket.
(4) Install pump and bracket assembly to body and
tighten bolts to 5.0 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(5) Install sway bar bracket bolt and tighten bolts
to 33.8 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install electrical connector to pump and push
locking tab to lock.
(7) Lower vehicle(8) Use the DRB scan tool, verify proper operation
of LDP.
PROPORTIONAL PURGE SOLENOID VALVE
The solenoid attaches to a bracket near the steer-
ing gear (Fig. 9). The solenoid will not operate unless
it is installed correctly.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and support.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from solenoid.
(3) Disconnect vacuum tubes from solenoid.
(4) Remove solenoid from bracket.
INSTALLATION
The top of the solenoid has TOP printed on it. The
solenoid will not operate unless it is installed cor-
rectly.
(1) Install solenoid on bracket.
(2) Connect vacuum tube to solenoid.
(3) Connect electrical connector to solenoid.
(4) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 9 Proportional Purge Solenoid Valve
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(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
(5) Remove windshield A-pillar moldings (Fig. 1)
using a suitable hook tool and trim stick.
(6) Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhe-
sive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof
header and cowl pinch weld fences (Fig. 2). A power
cutting device can be used if available.
(7) Separate windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL - INTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove instrument panel top cover, refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel.
(3) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.(5) Using a reciprocating or oscillating power
knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield
to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld
fences. Refer to instructions provided with the equip-
ment being used.
(6) Remove windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing windshield to avoid pressurizing the pas-
senger compartment. If a door is slammed before
urethane bonding is cured, water leaks can result.
Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure
before returning the vehicle to use.
To avoid stressing the replacement windshield,
the urethane bonding material on the windshield
fence should be smooth and consistent to the
shape of the replacement windshield. The support
spacers should be cleaned and properly installed
on weld studs or repair screws at bottom of wind-
shield opening.
(1) Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening and position glass in the center of the open-
ing against the support spacers.
(2) Verify the glass lays evenly against the pinch
weld fence at the sides, top and bottom of the
replacement windshield. If not, the pinch weld fence
must be formed to the shape of the new glass.
(3) Remove replacement windshield from wind-
shield opening.
(4) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 3).
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS
CLEANER TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD BEFORE
APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR
ADHESION CAN RESULT.
(5) Clean inside of windshield with ammonia based
glass cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(6) Apply molding to Top of windshield.
(7) Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1
in.) wide around perimeter of windshield and wipe
with clean/dry lint-free cloth until no streaks are vis-
ible.
(8) Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around
perimeter of windshield. Allow at least three minutes
drying time.
(9) Using a razor knife, remove as much original
urethane as possible. Do not damage paint on wind-
shield fence.
Fig. 1 Windshield Header and Outside Molding
1 ± WINDSHIELD HEADER MOLDING
2 ± A-PILLAR OUTSIDE MOLDING
3 ± A-PILLAR
Fig. 2 Cut Urethane Around Windshield
1 ± COLD KNIFE
2 ± WINDSHIELD
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(10) Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide
around the windshield fence. Allow at least three
minutes drying time.
(11) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane on
center line of windshield fence.
(12) With the aid of a helper, position the wind-
shield over the windshield opening. Align the refer-
ence marks at the bottom of the windshield to the
support spacers.
(13) Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield
opening fence. Guide the molding into proper position
as necessary. Push windshield inward molding is
flush to roof line and A-pillars (Fig. 4).
(14) Clean access urethane from exterior with
Mopart, Super Clean or equivalent.
(15) Apply 150 mm (6 in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.)
masking tape spaced 250 mm (10 in.) apart to hold
molding in place until urethane cures.
(16) Install A-pillar moldings.
(17) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(18) Install inside rear view mirror.
(19) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test windshield to verify repair.
REAR WINDOW
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URE-
THANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CUR-
ING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE
ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the
passenger compartment if a door is slammed
before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water
leaks can result
Refer to the windshield paragraph of this section
for a description of tools and adhesive systems that
are recommended for use in this procedure.
REAR WINDOW REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear window moldings.
(2) Remove upper quarter trim panel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from rear window
defogger.
WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer.
(4) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. Refer to Windshield section of
this group for proper procedures.
(5) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
REAR WINDOW INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare the work area, window fence, and
glass the same way as described in the Windshield
section of this group.
(2) Place fence spacers at the locations shown (Fig.
5).
(3) Install the rear window molding on glass.
(4) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the glass.
(5) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield section of this group (Fig. 5).
(6) Connect rear window defogger wiring and inte-
rior trim.
(7) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-
dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger
operation.
Fig. 3 Work Surface Set up and Molding Installation
1 ± WINDSHIELD AND MOULDINGS
2 ± URETHANE BEAD AROUND GLASS 7mm (.3 in.) FROM
EDGE
3 ± BLOCKS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SEAT.............................8
FRONT SEAT BACK........................8
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER.................9FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER..............9
FRONT SEAT CUSHION....................9
REAR SEAT BACK........................10
REAR SEAT CUSHION.....................11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Move seat to forward position.
(2) Remove bolts attaching rear of seat track to
floor.
(3) Move seat to rearward position.
(4) Remove bolts attaching front of seat track to
floor crossmember (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove seat from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Move seat to mid-position andverifythat both
seat tracks are locked into same position with eight
teeth behind the latch mechanism.
(2) Move seat into position in vehicle. Do not use
the head restraint, side shield, recliner handle, or the
adjuster lift bar to move the seat.(3) Ensure that the locating tabs on the front
mounting feet are installed through the slits in the
carpet and into the openings in the floor pan cross-
member.
(4) Install and tighten front inboard bolt attaching
seat track to floor crossmember.
(5) Install front outboard bolt attaching seat track
to floor crossmember. Tighten front seat bolt to 55
N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install rear seat track attaching bolts to floor.
Tighten rear seat bolts outboard first then inboard to
55 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle.
(2) Remove seat cushion side shields.
(3) Remove bolts attaching recliner to seat back
cushion frame (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove inboard pivot bolt (Fig. 3).
(5) Disconnect any electrical connectors to the seat
back, if equipped.
(6) Remove seat back from seat cushion.
Fig. 1 Front Seat
1 ± SEAT
2 ± SEAT BELT BOLT
Fig. 2 Recliner Attaching Bolt
1 ± RECLINER BOLT
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BODY COMPONENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GRILLE................................13
HOOD.................................13
FRONT DOOR...........................14
SPLASH SHIELD.........................16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS..........................18
WIND NOISE............................19
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEAT STAKING..........................19
PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR..............19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GRILLE................................23
HOOD LATCH...........................24
HOOD LATCH STRIKER....................24
HOOD RELEASE CABLE...................25
HOOD.................................26
HOOD SILENCER........................26
HOOD HINGE...........................26
COWL COVER...........................27
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD......28
FENDER...............................28
EXTERIOR BADGEING ATTACHED WITH
DOUBLE SIDED FOAM TAPE..............28
EXTERIOR BADGEING/TAPE STRIPES
ATTACHED WITH ADHESIVES.............28
FRONT/REAR DOOR WINDOW CRANK........29
FRONT DOOR TRIM......................30
FRONT DOOR WATER DAM................30
DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP.........30
FRONT/REAR DOOR INNER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP........................32
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP . . . 32
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE............33
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER...................33
FRONT DOOR LATCH.....................33
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER.............34
FRONT VERTICAL GUIDE BAR..............34
FRONT DOOR GLASS.....................36
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP..............36
FRONT DOOR...........................36
FRONT DOOR HINGE.....................38
FRONT/REAR DOOR APPLIQUE.............38
SIDE VIEW MIRROR......................39
SIDE VIEW MIRROR TRIM BEZEL............39
DOOR UPPER SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP . . 39
SILL SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP..........40
REAR DOOR TRIM.......................40REAR DOOR WATER DAM.................40
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE.............40
REAR DOOR LATCH......................41
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER..............43
REAR DOOR GLASS......................43
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR.........43
REAR DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP....43
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP................45
REAR DOOR............................45
REAR DOOR HINGE......................45
FUEL FILL DOOR.........................46
DECKLID LATCH.........................47
DECKLID...............................47
DECKLID LIFT SPRINGS...................47
DECKLID LOCK CYLINDER.................48
DECKLID LATCH STRIKER.................48
DECKLID OPENING WEATHERSTRIP.........49
TRUNK CARPET.........................49
DECKLID COVER.........................50
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP................50
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
CHANNEL.............................50
B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL.........51
A-PILLAR TRIM..........................51
DOOR SILL TRIM.........................51
SIDE COWL TRIM........................52
B-PILLAR TRIM..........................52
UPPER QUARTER TRIM...................53
LOWER QUARTER TRIM...................53
FLOOR CONSOLE........................54
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE................54
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR............54
FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER.........54
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.................55
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.............55
CARPET...............................56
SUN VISOR.............................56
HEADLINER.............................57
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR...............57
REAR SHELF TRIM PANEL.................57
BODY VENT.............................58
ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT.........58
REAR DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT..........58
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION......................59
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY.................................59
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FRONT DOOR LATCH AND OUTER HANDLE
1 ± LOCK TO LATCH LINK & SLEEVE
2 ± FRONT DOOR
3 ± CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH
4 ± OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE5 ± LOCK CYLINDER RETAINING CLIP
6 ± LOCK CYLINDER
7 ± FRONT DOOR LATCH
8 ± INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINK & SLEEVE
FRONT DOOR LATCH
1 ± OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH
2 ± KEY CYLINDER TO LATCH
3 ± POWER DOOR LOCK CONNECTOR
4 ± POWER5 ± FRONT DOOR LATCH
6 ± MANUAL
7 ± INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO LATCH
8 ± INSIDE LOCK TO LATCH
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
improper body component alignment, body seam
porosity, missing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Cen-
trifugal and gravitational force can cause water to
drip from a location away from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing
points should be water tight in normal wet-driving
conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of
the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal water tight under all conditions. At
times, side glass or door seals will allow water to
enter the passenger compartment during high pres-
sure washing or hard driving rain (severe) condi-
tions. Overcompensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After completing
a repair, water-test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
aligned and sealed. If component alignment or seal-
ing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of
this group for proper procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
When the conditions causing a water leak have
been determined, simulate the conditions as closely
as possible.
²If a leak occurs with the vehicle parked in a
steady light rain, flood the leak area with an open-
ended garden hose.
²If a leak occurs while driving at highway speeds
in a steady rain, test the leak area with a reasonable
velocity stream or fan spray of water. Direct the
spray in a direction comparable to actual conditions.
²If a leak occurs when the vehicle is parked on an
incline, hoist the end or side of the vehicle to simu-
late this condition. This method can be used when
the leak occurs when the vehicle accelerates, stops or
turns. If the leak occurs on acceleration, hoist the
front of the vehicle. If the leak occurs when braking,
hoist the back of the vehicle. If the leak occurs on left
turns, hoist the left side of the vehicle. If the leak
occurs on right turns, hoist the right side of the vehi-cle. For hoisting recommendations refer to Group 0,
Lubrication and Maintenance, General Information
section.
WATER LEAK DETECTION
To detect a water leak point-of-entry, do a water
test and watch for water tracks or droplets forming
on the inside of the vehicle. If necessary, remove inte-
rior trim covers or panels to gain visual access to the
leak area. If the hose cannot be positioned without
being held, have someone help do the water test.
Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable
length of time to become apparent. When a leak
appears, find the lowest point of the water track or
drop. After leak point has been found, repair the leak
and water test to verify that the leak has stopped.
Locating the entry point of water that is leaking
into a cavity between panels can be difficult. The
trapped water may splash or run from the cavity,
often at a distance from the entry point. Most water
leaks of this type become apparent after accelerating,
stopping, turning, or when on an incline.
MIRROR INSPECTION METHOD
When a leak point area is visually obstructed, use
a suitable mirror to gain visual access. A mirror can
also be used to deflect light to a limited-access area
to assist in locating a leak point.
BRIGHT LIGHT LEAK TEST METHOD
Some water leaks in the luggage compartment can
be detected without water testing. Position the vehi-
cle in a brightly lit area. From inside the darkened
luggage compartment inspect around seals and body
seams. If necessary, have a helper direct a drop light
over the suspected leak areas around the luggage
compartment. If light is visible through a normally
sealed location, water could enter through the open-
ing.
PRESSURIZED LEAK TEST METHOD
When a water leak into the passenger compart-
ment cannot be detected by water testing, pressurize
the passenger compartment and soap test exterior of
the vehicle. To pressurize the passenger compart-
ment, close all doors and windows, start engine, and
set heater control to high blower in HEAT position. If
engine can not be started, connect a charger to the
battery to ensure adequate voltage to the blower.
With interior pressurized, apply dish detergent solu-
tion to suspected leak area on the exterior of the
vehicle. Apply detergent solution with spray device or
soft bristle brush. If soap bubbles occur at a body
seam, joint, seal or gasket, the leak entry point could
be at that location.
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(12) Position patch in cutout against support
squares and adjust patch until the gap is equal along
all sides (Fig. 11).
(13) Drill 3 mm (0.125 in.) holes in the support
squares through the pre-drilled holes in the patch.
(14) Apply a coat of epoxy to the exposed ends of
the support squares (Fig. 12).
(15) Install screws to hold the patch to support
squares (Fig. 13). Tighten screws until patch surface
is flush with panel surface.
(16) Allow epoxy to cure, and remove all screws.
(17) Using a 125 mm (5 in.) 24 grit disc grinder,
grind a 50 mm (2 in.) to 75 mm (3 in.) wide and 2
mm (0.080 in.) deep path across the gaps around the
patch (Fig. 14). With compressed air, blow dust from
around patch.
(18) Apply adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall
tape) over gaps around patch (Fig. 15).
(19) Mix enough epoxy to cover the entire patch
area.
(20) Apply epoxy over the mesh around patch, and
smooth epoxy with a wide spreader to reduce finish
grinding. Use two to three layers of mesh and epoxy
to create a stronger repair (Fig. 16).
PATCHED PANEL SURFACING
After patch panel is installed, the patch area can
be finished using the same methods as finishing
other types of body panels. If mesh material is
exposed in the patched area, grind surface down, and
apply a coat of high quality rigid plastic body filler.
Prime, block sand, and paint as required.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch, open and support hood on
prop rod.
(2) Remove screws attaching grille to parking
lamps (Fig. 17).
(3) Remove screw attaching grille to radiator clo-
sure panel.
(4) Remove grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place grille into position on vehicle.
Fig. 10 Secure Support Squares To Body Panel
1 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
2 ± SCREWS
3 ± DAMAGED BODY PANEL
Fig. 11 Position Patch In Cutout And Align
1 ± CUTOUT
2 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
Fig. 12 Apply Epoxy To Support Squares
1 ± APPLICATOR
2 ± SUPPORT SQUARES
3 ± EPOXY
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)