Removal & Installation (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.

Ensure gearshift lever is in "P" position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Pry off gearshift cable at shift valve lever. See Fig 1 . Unbolt cable housing from transaxle case.
Remove set screw from side of gearshift lever knob. Remove gearshift lever knob, gearshift lever bezel and wiring. Gear selector bezel snaps on top of center console and indicates gearshift lever position. Remove center console. See Fig 2 . Loosen nut on shift cable adjuster. See Figure .
Using flat blade pry tool, remove shifter cable core end from shift lever pin. See Fig 3 . Pry up on cable housing (conduit) clip at floor shifter bracket. Remove cable from bracket. Raise and support vehicle. Remove cable grommet from floor pan. See Fig 4 .
Remove cable from retainer clips. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Tighten gearshift cable retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check cable adjustment. See GEARSHIFT CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS.

Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Cable At Transaxle (Except PT Cruiser)

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Fig 2: Removing Center Console (Except PT Cruiser)

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Fig 3: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter (Except PT Cruiser)

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Fig 4: Identifying Gearshift Cable Routing (Except PT Cruiser)

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