2002 Chrysler Neon LE, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Gearshift Cable: Installation

  1. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate and one screw. (Figure). Make sure the three grommet plate studs protrude through cable assembly and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).
  2. Route transaxle end of cable assembly into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.
  3. Install and tighten intermediate pipe heat shield front screws.
  4. Install catalytic converter heat shield. (Figure).
  5. Install gear shift cable to bracket and connect to shift lever. (Figure).
  6. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-floor pan nuts. Tighten to 6 N.m (50 in. lbs.).
  7. Connect gearshift cable to shifter assembly as shown in (Figure).
  8. Install shifter bezel. (Figure).
  9. Adjust gearshift cable as follows: 
    1. Place gearshift lever in the PARK (P) position.
    2. Loosen shift cable adjustment screw. (Fig 1).
    3. Verify transaxle is in the PARK (P) position and the shifter lever is in gated PARK.
    4. Tighten shift cable adjustment screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
    Fig 1: Loosening Gearshift Cable Adjustment Screw
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  10. Install battery tray.
  11. Install battery and hold down clamp.
  12. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assembly as follows: (Figure).
    1. Connect the accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air cleaner/throttle body assembly.
    2. Install assembly into position, making sure the air cleaner locating slot is engaged to the battery bracket tab, and tighten fasteners to 14 N.m (120 in. lbs.).
    3. Verify throttle body duct is fully seated to intake manifold and tighten clamp to 5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
    4. Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
    5. Connect proportional purge solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
  13. Install center console assembly. (Figure).
  14. Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 2 N.m (15 in. lbs.). (Figure).
  15. Connect battery cables.
  16. Verify that engine starter operates in both PARK (P) and NEUTRAL (N). Starter should not operate in any other gear position.
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