Sebring Convertible & Stratus Sedan
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 2002 Dodge Neon, 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, and 2002 Chrysler Neon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Pull gearshift lever boot downward from bottom of gearshift lever knob on gearshift lever. Using screwdriver, pry legs on each side of gearshift lever knob from gearshift lever. Legs are located at bottom of gearshift lever knob. Remove gearshift lever knob from gearshift lever.
- Remove gearshift lever boot from center console by squeezing base of gearshift lever boot together. Remove 2 screws at front of center console located near gearshift lever. Remove 2 screws from rear of center console. Fully engage parking brake. Remove center console. See Fig 1 .
- Loosen cable adjusting screw on shift crossover cable at gearshift lever assembly. See Figure . The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are no longer required. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. See Figure .
- To ensure the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Tighten cable adjusting screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . DO NOT move gearshift lever when tightening cable adjusting screw.
- Ensure transaxle shifts properly in all gears. Reinstall center console, gearshift lever boot and gearshift lever knob. Install knob boot assembly to gearshift lever. Push knob down to engage. Secure boot retaining tabs to console.