Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
b. Loosen shift cable adjustment screw (Fig. 171).
c. Verify transaxle is in the PARK (P) position and the shifter lever is in gated PARK..
d. Tighten shift cable adjustment screw to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.) torque.
10. Install battery tray.
11. Install battery and hold down clamp.
12. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assembly (Fig. 167)as follows:
a. Connect the accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables to the air cleaner/throttle body assembly
b. Install assembly into position, making sure the air cleaner locating slot is engaged to the battery bracket tab, and tighten fasteners to 14 Nm
(120 inch lbs.) torque.
c. Verify throttle body duct is fully seated to intake manifold and tighten clamp to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
d. Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
e. Connect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
13. Install center console assembly (Fig. 164).
14. Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 2 Nm (15 inch lbs.) torque (Fig. 163).
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.
GEARSHIFT CABLE
Normal operation of the Park/Neutral Position Switch provides a quick check to confirm proper linkage adjustment. The engine starter should only
operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) positions.
If the engine starts in any other gear position, or the vehicle rolls when the shifter is in gated PARK (P), a gearshift cable adjustment is necessary.
