Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1503

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Remove the screws retaining the gearshift indi-
cator bezel and remove bezel and indicator lamp.
(5) Using a flat–blade pry tool, remove the shifter
cable end from the gearshift pin (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Gearshift Cable
(6) Pry the two tabs on the cable conduit end away
from the gearshift mechanism and pull up on the
cable. Remove the gearshift cable from the gearshift
mechanism.
(7) Pry up the adjuster lock on the shifter/ignition
SHIFTER/IGNITION CABLE ATTACHMENT LOCK CABLE INTER-
interlock cable. Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock
cable end fitting from the groove in the gearshift
mechanism. Remove the cable core end from the
plastic cam of the shifter mechanism (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15 Shifter Ignition Interlock Cable
(8) Remove the nuts at the base of the gearshift
mechanism (Fig. 16). Remove the shifter mechanism.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal steps. Refer to
Cable Adjustment for proper cable adjustment proce-
dure.
SHIFTER/IGNITION LOCK CABLE INTER-
ACC LOCK OFF ADJUSTER LOCK RUN
Fig. 16 Gearshift Mechanism
THROTTLE PRESSURE CABLE
THROTTLE SURE CABLE PRES-
REMOVAL
(1) Unsnap the throttle pressure cable end at the
throttle control lever at transaxle (Fig. 17).
START
Fig. 17 Throttle Pressure Cable And Lever
(2) Squeeze the retaining tabs inward at the
mounting bracket (Fig. 18). Remove the cable from
the bracket.
(3) Unsnap the cable end from the throttle linkage
cam. Squeeze the tabs inward at the bracket (Fig.
19). Remove the cable from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install cable, reverse removal procedure.
Refer to cable adjustment procedure for proper cable
adjustment.
THROTTLE PRESSURE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
The throttle pressure cable adjustment is very
important to proper transaxle operation. This adjust-
ment positions a valve that controls shift speed, shift
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THROTTLE TROL LEVER CON-