Diode Replacement - Dodge 1997 Neon WIRING DIAGRAMS Owner's Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

DIODE REPLACEMENT

(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Locate the diode in the harness, and remove
the protective covering.
(3) Remove the diode from the harness, pay atten-
tion to the current flow direction (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23 Diode Identification
(4) Remove the insulation from the wires in the
harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in
the new diode.
(5) Install the new diode in the harness, making
sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the
appropriate wiring diagram for current flow.
(6) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only. Do not use acid core solder.
(7) Tape the diode to the harness using electrical
tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed
from the elements.
(8) Re-connect the battery, and test affected sys-
tems.
8W - 01 GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL TOOLS
WIRING/TERMINAL
Probing Tool Package 6807
Terminal Pick 6680
Terminal Removing Tool 6932
Terminal Removing Tool 6934
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