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Neon & PT Cruiser

  1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. Apply parking brake. Remove screw cover plugs over screws just behind cup holders on center console. Remove screws holding center console to floor bracket. These screws are located just behind cup holders on center console.
  2. Open lid on center console, if equipped. If vehicle is equipped with a non-arm rest center console, remove screw cover plugs over screws near rear of center console.
  3. Remove remaining screws and center console. See Figure or Figure . Remove set screw and gearshift lever knob. Remove screws and gearshift lever indicator bezel located on top of gearshift lever assembly. See Fig 1 . Reinstall gearshift lever knob.
  4. Pry up on cable adjuster lock to release and allow cable to "self adjust." Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on adjuster lock until bottomed at cable housing.
  5. Verify correct system operation. If shift interlock system does not operate properly, readjust shift interlock cable or check for defective components. Remove gearshift lever knob. Reinstall gearshift lever indicator bezel, gearshift lever knob and center console.
Fig 1: Gearshift Bezel Removal/Installation (Neon & PT Cruiser)
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