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Shift Interlock Systems: Removal & Installation Dodge Neon II

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Removal & Installation (Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)

  1. Remove left end cap (fuse panel cover) from instrument panel. Remove screws behind fuse panel cover attaching lower instrument panel cover to panel mounting bracket. Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove wire harness connector from trunk release switch in lower instrument panel cover.
  2. Remove park brake release cable from brake release handle in lower instrument panel cover. Remove reinforcement panel from instrument panel. Remove diagnostic connector from reinforcement panel.
  3. Remove 2 screws from lower steering column shroud. Unsnap and disconnect upper shroud from lower shroud. Remove upper shroud. Remove steering column tilt lever. Remove lower shroud. Locate BTSI solenoid next to ignition lock. Disconnect solenoid harness connector.
  4. Remove retainer clip from end of solenoid. (Scheme 2) Slide BTSI solenoid straight off shift lever mounting stud. To install solenoid, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

Removal (Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)

CAUTIONIgnition interlock system is only adjusted after installing a new cassette. Adjustment can ONLY be performed once. If system operates incorrectly after installation of cassette, install and adjust new interlock cassette.
  1. Ignition interlock cassette slides into housing behind lock cylinder. Cable at rear of cassette attaches to locking arm on shift mechanism. (Scheme 3) Depress tab on top of cassette.
  2. Slide interlock cassette out of housing. Remove cable from locking arm on gearshift lever mechanism.

Installation

Note. Adjustment of interlock cassette is done during installation procedure.

  1. Ensure latch rotates freely on gearshift lever gate. Ensure gearshift lever is in Park. Remove ignition key. Install cable over hook on locking arm. Slide cassette into housing until it is locked in place. Push adjustment tab in until it stops. Adjustment tab will click as it moves into position. Ensure tab is fully depressed.
  2. Operate interlock system to confirm correct operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-131133-S25855899032001121100000) under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Ensure ignition switch is prevented from being returned to LOCK or ACC positions unless gearshift lever is returned to Park. Key should only be able to be removed from lock cylinder with ignition switch in LOCK position.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2
  1. Apply parking brake. Place gearshift lever in Neutral. Loosen set screw and remove gearshift lever knob. Remove ashtray located on center console bezel, below radio. Center console bezel fits around gearshift lever and on top of center console.
  2. Remove center console bezel-to-center console screw located just below ashtray area on center console bezel. Disengage clips holding each rear corner of center console bezel on center console. Remove center console bezel.
  3. Remove left end cap (fuse panel cover) from instrument panel. Remove screws behind fuse panel cover attaching lower instrument panel cover to panel mounting bracket. Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove wire harness connector from trunk release switch in lower instrument panel cover. Remove park brake release cable from brake release handle in lower instrument panel cover. Remove reinforcement panel from instrument panel. Remove diagnostic connector from reinforcement panel.
  4. Remove 2 screws from lower steering column shroud. Unsnap and disconnect upper shroud from lower shroud. Tilt column down. Remove upper shroud. Tilt column up. Remove steering column tilt lever. Remove lower shroud. Locate integral BTSI solenoid on interlock cable. Disconnect solenoid harness connector.
  5. Remove interlock cable from gearshift lever assembly. Slide cable out of groove in interlock lever. see scheme 8 Depress lock tab on interlock cable and pull cable out lock cylinder housing. (Scheme 4) Remove interlock cable from vehicle. Note routing of cable for installation reference. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Ensure ignition switch is in ON/RUN position when inserting cable into lock cylinder housing. Check cable adjustment after cable installation. See «SHIFT LOCK & IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLES»(ref-131133-S17956099512001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Removal & Installation (Neon & PT Cruiser)

  1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. Apply parking brake. Remove screw cover plugs over screws just behind cup holders on center console. Remove screws holding center console to floor bracket. These screws are located just behind cup holders on center console.
  2. Open lid on center console, if equipped. If vehicle is equipped with a non-arm rest center console, remove screw cover plugs over screws near rear of center console.
  3. Remove remaining screws and center console. see scheme 4or see scheme 5. Remove set screw and gearshift lever knob. Remove screws and gearshift lever indicator bezel located on top of gearshift lever assembly. see scheme 9
  4. Disconnect interlock cable from gearshift lever assembly. Remove cable end from plastic cam of gearshift mechanism. Remove cable from bracket. Remove steering column lower cover. Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds. Disconnect BTSI solenoid harness connector. Solenoid is part of interlock cable assembly. (Scheme 5)
  5. Rotate ignition key to OFF or ON/RUN position. Squeeze interlock cable locking tab. (Scheme 6) Remove cable from ignition lock cylinder housing. Release cable from retaining clips and remove through opening under steering column. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Ensure ignition switch is in ON/RUN position when inserting cable into lock cylinder housing. Adjust cable after installation. See «SHIFT LOCK & KEY INTERLOCK CABLES»(ref-131133-S17956099512001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Removal & Installation (Prowler)

  1. Remove knee block below steering column. Remove steering column support bracket nuts and lower steering column. Remove 2 screws retaining interlock mechanism to steering column. (Scheme 7) Unsnap mechanism from column.
  2. Disconnect BTSI solenoid harness connector. BTSI solenoid is located under center portion of instrument panel on driver's side. see scheme 1 Disconnect solenoid/cable retainer from bracket, if equipped. Apply parking brake.
  3. Place gearshift lever in autostick position. Remove gearshift handle set screw. Using trim stick, disengage gearshift bezel from lower console. Disconnect bezel light harness connector. (Scheme 8) Remove front console retaining screw.
  4. Open console storage bin cover and remove retaining screws. Carefully remove center console from vehicle. Turn ignition switch to ON/RUN position. Disconnect interlock cable from gearshift assembly. Remove interlock cable. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cable after installation. See «SHIFT LOCK & IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLES»(ref-131133-S17956099512001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

Removal & Installation (Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe)

  1. Remove center console to access gearshift assembly. see scheme 10 Disconnect ignition interlock and shift interlock cable from gearshift assembly. see scheme 21 Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect ignition interlock cable from ignition lock cylinder.
  2. Remove cotter pin retaining shift interlock cable at brake pedal. Disconnect cable. Remove cable from vehicle. To install cables, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cables after installation. See «SHIFT LOCK & IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLES»(ref-131133-S17956099512001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

Removal & Installation (Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove gearshift knob set screw and knob. Remove gearshift bezel. Disconnect indicator light harness connector. Remove center console. see scheme 12 Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting awl or scribe into shift bracket to disengage lock. Unsnap shifter interlock cable adjuster end from slot in gearshift assembly bracket. Disconnect cable core from gearshift assembly. (Scheme 1)
  2. Remove fuse panel cover on left end of instrument panel. Remove screw retaining end of instrument panel top cover. Remove lower knee bolster. Remove steering column lower shroud. Tilt steering column to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
  3. Disconnect BTSI solenoid harness connector. Solenoid is part of cable. Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud. Turn ignition key to ON/RUN position. Grasp interlock cable clip and connector. (Scheme 6) Remove cable from interlock housing. Remove interlock cable from underside of instrument panel.
  4. To install shift interlock cable, reverse removal procedure. Adjust cable once installation is complete. See «SHIFT LOCK & IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLES»(ref-131133-S17956099512001121100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

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