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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1981-06 Front Wheel Drive Models Except Champ & Colt -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
  • Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle-to-hub/bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on floor with brakes applied. front hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle on a frame contact-type hoist.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assembly from hub.
  • Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle bolts.
  • Remove disc brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Caliper is removed by first lifting bottom of caliper away from ste...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen alternator adjustment nut.
  • Turn front wheels fully to right, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower splash shield.
  • Disconnect alternator wiring.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove three ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Low Coolant Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

The Low Coolant warning lamp should light whenever coolant level in the coolant reservoir is ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system, then remove hose clamps from radiator.
  • Disconnect automatic transaxle hoses from cooler and plug off.
  • Remove radiator to battery strut, then fan module assembly by disconnecting fan motor electrical connector.
  • Remove fan shroud retaining screws located on top of shroud.
  • Lift shroud up and out of bottom shroud attachment clips separating shroud from radiator.
  • On models equipped with dual cooling f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt
Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt

  • Loosen T-Bolt locking nut and pivot bolt to remove and install belt and/or...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind Rear Door Panel Diagram for 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GASBehind Rear Door Panel Diagram for 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Motor
  • Door Harness
  • Connector C-301
  • Connector C-303
  • Connector C-324
  • Steering Rack Diagram for 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GASSteering Rack Diagram for 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Condenser Fan Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • A/C Low Pressure Switch
  • Radiator Fan Motor
  • A/C cycling relay
  • 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • Right Back-Up Lamp
  • Left Back-Up Lamp
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines
    Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
  • Document: Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines
    Vehicle: 1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Plymouth Neon AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Plymouth Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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