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.
2001 Plymouth Neon High Line, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen 2 screws at each end of defroster grille until screw head is flush with top cover surface. Do not remove screws. Using a trim stick, remove left and right "A" pillar trim panels. Lift up on bottom outer areas of cluster bezel and along the rearward edge of top cover to disengage mounting clips. Pull top cover rearward until forward pins disengage from instrument panel. Remove top cover. See Fig 1.
- Remove 2 RKE module screws. RKE module is located in upper, center instrument panel. See Fig 2. Slide RKE module connector locking tab sideways to unlock tab. Disconnect RKE module connector. Remove RKE module. To install, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Use care not to scratch trim panels, instrument cluster bezel and top cover assembly during removal and installation.
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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.