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Neon & PT Cruiser

  1. Apply parking brake. Remove screw cover plugs over screws just behind cup holders on center console. Remove screws holding center console to floor bracket.
  2. Open lid on center console, if equipped. If vehicle is equipped with a non-arm rest center console, remove screw cover plugs near rear of center console.
  3. Remove remaining screws and center console. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Place gearshift lever in Park. Loosen shift cable adjustment screw. See Fig 3 .
  4. Ensure gearshift lever and manual control lever on transaxle is in Park. Manual control lever is lever on transaxle on which gearshift cable is installed. Verify transaxle is in Park by attempting to roll vehicle in either direction.
  5. Tighten shift cable adjustment screw to 70 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Ensure engine starts only with gearshift lever in Park or Neutral. If engine starts with gearshift lever in any other gear range except Park and Neutral, or binding exists, readjust gearshift cable. Reinstall center console.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Center Console (Neon)
G00064116Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Center Console (PT Cruiser)
G00064127Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Cable Adjustment Screw (Neon & PT Cruiser)
G00033302Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.