Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
11. Remove converter heat shield (Fig. 100).
12. Remove remaining grommet plate-to-floor pan screw (Fig. 101).
13. Remove cable assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The crossover and selector cables are manufactured as a cable "assembly" and cannot be serviced individually.
CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate and one screw (Fig. 101). Make sure the three
grommet plate studs protrude through cable assembly and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 Nm (60 inch lbs.).
3. Route transaxle end of cable assembly into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.
4. Install converter heat shield (Fig. 100).
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket and fasten with NEW clips (Fig. 99). Make sure clips are installed flush to bracket.
7. Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable to shift levers at transaxle (Fig. 99).
8. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to floor pan nuts to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.) torque.
9. Install selector cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 97).
10. Install crossover cable to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (Fig. 96).
