Dodge Neon 2001 - INSTALLATION

(4) Disconnect shift cable from shifter assembly as
shown in (Fig. 183).
(5) Remove three grommet plate to floor pan nuts
as shown in (Fig. 183).
(6) Disconnect both battery cables, remove battery
hold down clamp and bolt, and remove battery.
(7) Remove air cleaner/throttle body assy. (Fig.
184)as follows:
(a) Disconnect proportional purge solenoid (PPS)
and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
(b) Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor
(TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
(c) Remove mounting bolt and nut (Fig. 184) and
partially remove air cleaner assembly.
(d) Disconnect accelerator and speed control (if
equipped) cables after the assy. is removed from
position. Remove air cleaner assembly from vehi-
cle.
(8) Remove battery tray from bracket.
(9) Disconnect shifter cable from shift lever and
remove from bracket (Fig. 185).
(10) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(11) Remove catalytic converter heat shield (Fig.
186).
(12) Remove intermediate pipe heat shield front
bolts.
(13) Remove remaining grommet plate screw and
remove cable assembly from vehicle (Fig. 187).
Fig. 183 Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly
1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
2 - GROMMET PLATE NUT
3 - SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 184 Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation
1 - AIR CLEANER ASSY.
2 - THROTTLE BODY DUCT
Fig. 185 Gear Shift Cable at Transaxle
1 - SHIFT LEVER
2 - SHIFT CABLE
21s - 150 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PL
GEARSHIFT CABLE (Continued)
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