Removal (Neon)
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.
- Apply parking brake. Pull gearshift lever boot downward and away from gearshift lever knob. Push downward on gearshift lever knob, and rotate clockwise to remove. 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 . Disconnect crossover cable from gearshift lever assembly. See Figure . Disconnect gearshift cable from gearshift lever assembly. See Figure .
- Disconnect battery cables and remove battery. Remove air cleaner/throttle body assembly. See Figure . Disconnect proportional purge solenoid and crankcase vent hose from throttle body. Disconnect TP sensor and IAC connectors. Remove mounting bolt and nut. Lift up on air cleaner assembly. Disconnect accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables. Fully remove air cleaner/throttle body assembly.
- Remove battery tray from bracket. Disconnect gearshift cables from transaxle. Figure . Raise and support vehicle. Remove catalytic converter heat shield. See Figure . Remove intermediate pipe heat shield front bolts. Remove remaining grommet plate screw. See Figure . Remove gearshift cable assembly from vehicle.