Except PT Cruiser
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 2002 Chrysler Sebring, and 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply parking brake. Remove set screw from side of gearshift lever knob. Remove gearshift lever knob, gearshift lever bezel and wiring. Gearshift lever bezel snaps on top of center console and indicates gearshift lever position.
- Reinstall gearshift lever knob and set screw. Ensure gearshift lever is in Park. Loosen shifter cable adjuster nut at gearshift lever. See Fig 1 . Move manual control lever on transaxle to Park. Manual control lever is lever on transaxle on which gearshift cable is installed.
- Ensure gearshift lever and manual control lever on transaxle is in Park. Tighten shifter cable adjuster nut at gearshift lever to 19 ft. lbs. (26 N.m).
- Ensure engine starts only with gearshift lever in "P" or "N" position and detent position for Neutral and Drive are within gate areas on gearshift lever. If engine starts with gearshift lever in any other gear range except Park and Neutral, or detents are not within gate areas, readjust gearshift cable. Reinstall gearshift lever bezel.