Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1544

SET SCREW
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
(4) Move transaxle throttle control lever fully
clockwise, against its internal stop, and press cross-
lock downward into locked position.
The adjustment is complete and transaxle throttle
cable backlash was automatically removed.
Test cable freedom of operation by moving the
transaxle throttle lever forward (counterclockwise).
Then slowly release it to confirm it will return fully
rearward (clockwise).
No lubrication is required for any component of the
throttle cable system.
SHIFTER/IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM
If ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK
position, with shifter in PARK, an adjustment of the
Interlock System may be required. To adjust Shifter/
Ignition Interlock System, follow procedure listed
below.
(1) Disconnect and isolate, the battery negative (-)
cable from the vehicle battery.
(2) Remove console assembly. Refer to Group 23,
Body.
(3) Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob
(Fig. 207).
Fig. 207 Gearshift Handle
(4) Remove the screws retaining the gearshift indi-
cator bezel and remove bezel and indicator lamp (Fig.
208).
(5) Reinstall the gearshift knob.
(6) Place shifter in PARK.
(7) Turn ignition switch to the LOCK or ACCES-
SORY position. If cable has lost its adjustment, man-
ually position cable to get key into LOCK or
ACCESSORY position. Grasp slug on interlock cable
with needle–nose pliers and pull back on cable. This
will allow the ignition switch to be turned to the
LOCK or ACCESSORY position.
(8) Check that the interlock cable slug is com-
pletely seated into the shifter interlock lever.
KNOB
(9) Check that the ignition switch is still in the
LOCK or ACCESSORY position.
(10) Pry up the adjuster lock on the shifter/igni-
tion interlock cable (Fig. 209).
(11) The spring on the interlock cable should auto-
matically compensate for the slack in the adjuster.
(12) Then snap down the interlock adjuster lock
onto cable.
(13) After adjusting the interlock system, perform
the interlock system operation check. See Interlock
System Operation Check in this section.
BEZEL
TRANSAXLE
Fig. 208 Shift Indicator Bezel
Fig. 209 Interlock Cable Adjuster Lock
INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTER LOCK LAMP
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