Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
11. Remove catalytic converter heat shield (Fig. 169).
12. Remove intermediate pipe heat shield front bolts.
13. Remove remaining grommet plate screw and remove cable assembly from vehicle (Fig. 170).
INSTALLATION
1. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate and one screw (Fig. 170). Make sure the three
grommet plate studs protrude through cable assembly and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 Nm (60 inch 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 (Fig. 169).
5. Install gear shift cable to bracket and connect to shift lever (Fig. 168).
6. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to floor pan nuts. Tighten to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.) torque.
7. Connect gearshift cable to shifter assembly as shown in (Fig. 166).
8. Install shifter bezel (Fig. 165).
9. Adjust gearshift cable as follows:
a. Place gearshift lever in the PARK (P) position.
