Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1628

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
BODY VENT
REMOVAL
(1) Hoist rear end of vehicle and support on safety
stands.
(2) From behind rear bumper fascia below quarter
panel, disengage clips holding body vent to trunk
well.
(3) Separate body vent from vehicle (Fig. 71).
Fig. 71 Body Vent
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK LID
REMOVAL
(1) Release trunk latch and open trunk lid.
(2) Mark bolt locations on inside of trunk lid to aid
installation.
(3) Disengage clips holding wire harness and
trunk lid release cable to trunk lid.
(4) Disengage wire connector and release cable
from trunk latch.
(5) Remove bolts holding top of hinge to trunk lid
(Fig. 72).
(6) With aid from a helper, remove bolts holding
bottom of hinge to trunk lid.
(7) Separate trunk lid from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place trunk lid in position on vehicle.
(2) With aid from a helper, install bolts to hold bot-
tom of hinge to trunk lid.
(3) Install bolts to hold top of hinge to trunk lid.
(4) Align trunk lid to achieve equal spacing on all
sides and flush across gaps.
(5) Verify trunk lid operation and sealing.
(6) Connect wire connector and release cable on
latch.
TRUNK WELL SIDE PANEL BODY VENT TRUNK LID HINGE TRUNK LID
TRUNK WEATHER- TENSION STRIP MENT SLOTS ADJUST- SPRING COVER
Fig. 72 Trunk Lid
(7) Install clips to hold wire harness and cable to
trunk lid.
TRUNK LID LIFT SPRINGS
REMOVAL
WARNING: USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN REMOVING
RESULT.
(1) Release trunk and open trunk lid.
(2) Support trunk lid on a suitable prop device.
(3) Pull split cover from lift spring (Fig. 73).
(4) Using a common plier, disengage spring from
adjustment slot under trunk opening side trough.
(5) Disengage spring from trunk lid hinge.
Fig. 73 Trunk Lid Lift Springs
TRUNK LID HINGE LIFT SPRING
BODY
SPRINGS, PERSONAL CAN
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