Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Neon (CANADA) L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner box, refer to the air cleaner box.
3. Remove the gray and black connector from the PCM.
4. Remove the harness clip bracket from PCM bracket.
5. Remove the nut from the upper bracket mount.
6. Raise vehicle and support on hoist.
7. Remove 2 lower bracket bolts.
8. Remove 4 screws from bracket and remove bracket from PCM.
INSTALLATION
1. Install bracket to PCM and tighten screws.
2. Install PCM and bracket to body and tighten the 2 lower bolts.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Install upper bracket nut and tighten.
5. Clip in wiring harness bracket.
6. Install gray and black connectors to the PCM.
7. Install the air cleaner box, refer to the air cleaner box.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
Battery Cable:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner box, refer to the air cleaner box.
Powertrain Control Module(PCM):
3. Remove the gray and black connector from the PCM.
PCM Wiring Bracket:
4. Remove the harness clip bracket from PCM bracket.
5. Remove the nut from the upper bracket mount.
6. Raise vehicle and support on hoist.
Lower Mounting Bolts:
7. Remove 2 lower bracket bolts.
PCM Bracket Screws:
8. Remove 4 screws from bracket and remove bracket from PCM.
INSTALLATION
1. Install bracket to PCM and tighten screws.
2. Install PCM and bracket to body and tighten the 2 lower bolts.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Install upper bracket nut and tighten.
5. Clip in wiring harness bracket.
6. Install gray and black connectors to the PCM.
7. Install the air cleaner box, refer to the air cleaner box.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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