Clarifying Vent and Quarter Window Inquiries on the Second-Gen Neon
If you are searching for a replacement rear vent glass or quarter window for a 2000 to 2005 Dodge Neon, the part actually does not exist on this body style. When Chrysler redesigned the car for the 2000 model year, it abandoned the frameless door styling and the separate rear quarter glass panels used on the previous 1995–1999 coupes and sedans. Instead, this version features a fully framed steel door sash that houses a single, continuous pane of movable side glass.
Because there is no vertical division bar splitting the window aperture, the rear door does not use a secondary stationary vent lite. Any damage to the side glass behind the B-pillar involves the primary roll-down rear door glass pane, which glides directly along the perimeter run channel weatherstrip (Mopar 05008578AD on the right side and 05008579AD on the left).
Rear Door Glass Architecture and Technical Specifications
The rear door glass on this vehicle is standard single-pane tempered safety glass tinted in factory green (GTN). It is a completely analog setup free of electrical wiring: there are no embedded defroster lines, integrated antenna arrays, acoustic dampening films, or electronic sensors. The pane attaches directly inside the door cavity using lower glass retainers (part 05008055AA) that hook directly into the lift mechanism.
Whether your Neon is an SE, SXT, ES, or a performance SRT-4, the physical glass panel and its internal mounting retainers are identical, even though lower trims and even the SRT-4 often shipped with manual window cranks rather than power regulators. When I replace this rear door glass, I back the replacement panel itself for one year against any material defects, alongside my lifetime warranty on the workmanship of the installation.
| Glass Position | NAGS Part Number | OEM Reference | Glass Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Door Left (Driver Side) | DD09589 GTN | 05115683AA | Tempered, Green Tint, Single Piece |
| Rear Door Right (Passenger Side) | DD09588 GTN | 05115682AA | Tempered, Green Tint, Single Piece |
Hardware and Surrounding Components
When swapping broken glass on these doors, several surrounding components require careful handling to keep the window operating smoothly along the tracks:
- Inner and Outer Belt Mouldings: These horizontal strips run along the bottom of the window frame to sweep water off the glass and prevent rattles against the outer door skin.
- Continuous Upper Run Channel: Because there is no division post, the rubber channel follows the entire contour of the upper steel door frame, guiding the glass as it raises and lowers.
- Regulator Interface Clips: The lower edge of the DD09588 and DD09589 glass panels secures to the regulator carriage via plastic snap clips; if these are cracked or stressed, the pane will track crookedly within the framed sash.
- Door Interior Trim Panel: On models with manual crank windows, the mechanical crank handle must be detached using a retaining ring tool to avoid cracking the interior door card.
