Removal & Installation (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 screw cover plugs over screws just behind cup holders on center console. Remove screws holding center console to floor bracket. Open lid on center console, if equipped. If vehicle is equipped with a non-arm rest center console, remove screw cover plugs near rear of center console.
Remove remaining screws and center console. See Figure . Remove gearshift handle. Remove gearshift bezel. See Figure . Disconnect shift cable from shifter assembly. See Fig 1 .
Disconnect battery cables and remove battery. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove battery tray from bracket. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever and remove from bracket. See Fig 2 . Raise and support vehicle. Remove catalytic converter heat shield. See Fig 3 . Remove intermediate pipe heat shield front bolts. Remove remaining grommet plate screw. See Fig 4 . Remove gearshift cable assembly from vehicle.
To install gearshift cable, reverse removal procedure. Tighten gearshift cable retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check cable adjustment. See GEARSHIFT CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable At Shifter Assembly (PT Cruiser)

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Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Cable From Transaxle (PT Cruiser)

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Fig 3: Removing Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (PT Cruiser)

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Fig 4: Identifying Gearshift Cable Grommet Plate (PT Cruiser)

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