| DISCUSSION: The base Neon built without air
conditioning, does not contain the necessary copponents
to add dealer installed air conditioning. Mopar Parts
will not produce an accessory air conditioning kit.
The base vehicle would require the following upgrades
to provide a quality air conditioning system.
* Tinted glass, which is not available on the base Neon.
* The radiator, shroud, fan and `rotor would have to be
upgraded.
* Installation of a spacer on the right front suspension
strut, requiring the right front suspension system to be
disassertled.
* The base Neon "heater only" wiring gauge
specification is not adequate for air conditioning use,
and would require a complete stand alone wiring harness.
Upgrading this wiring would require extensive vehicle
disassembly, including removal of the instrument panel
assembly and passenger airbag. This process has high risk
of introducing squeaks and rattles into the vehicle.
Any deviation from these requirements, either by Mopar or
the aftermarket, will produce an air conditioning kit
that will not meet customer expectations for vehicle
performence.
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