1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM center console

OVERHEAD CONSOLE REPLACEMENT
(1) Unscrew the mounting screw in sun glass bin
compartment (Fig. 8).
(2) Slide console forward toward windshield until
the console unhooks from roof bracket. (3) Disconnect wire harness from console.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
COMPASS MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove overhead console.
(2) Using a small screwdriver, release the 2 snaps
at rear of compass module (Fig. 9).
(3) After releasing the 2 snaps, slide compass mod-
ule rearward until free of mounting bar. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) REMOVAL
(1) Use a straight edge tool to pry out one end of
the EVIC center and continue to disengage six clips
along the length of the message center. (2) Remove the EVIC center and disconnect the
wiring. (3) For installation reverse the above procedures.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) From behind front bumper fascia, remove screw
attaching sensor to radiator closure panel (Fig. 10).
(3) For installation, reverse above procedures.
ENGINE NODE SENSOR REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) From behind front bumper fascia, remove
screws attaching engine node to bumper fascia (Fig.
11). (3) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 8 Overhead Console Mounting
Fig. 9 Compass Module Removal
Fig. 10 Ambient Temperature Sensor
Fig. 11 Engine Node
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(3) Plug the demagnetizing tool into a standard
110/115 volt AC outlet, keeping the demagnetizing
tool at least 12 inches away from the compass area
when plugging it in. (4) Slowly approach the console mounting screw
with the plastic coated tip of the tool for at least 2
seconds. (5) With the demagnetizing tool still energized,
slowly back it away from the screw until the tip is at
least 12 inches from the screw head. (6) After you have pulled at least 12 inches from
the last screw, remove the demagnetizer tool from in-
side of the vehicle and disconnect it from the electri-
cal outlet. (7) Place an 8 1/2 X 11 inch piece of paper length-
wise on the roof of vehicle directly above compass.
The purpose of the paper is to protect the roof panel
from scratches and define the area to be demagne-
tized. (8) Plug in the demagnetizing tool, keeping it at
least 2 feet away from the compass unit. (9) Slowly approach the center of the roof panel at
the windshield with the demagnetizing tool plugged
in. (10) Contact the roof panel with the tip of the tool
and using slow sweeping motions of 1/2 inch between sweeps. Move the tool approximately 4 inches either
side of the centerline and at least 11 inches back
from the windshield. (11) With the demagnetizing tool still energized,
slowly back away from the roof panel until the tip is
at least 2 feet from the roof before unplugging the
tool. (12) Recalibrate compass.
COMPASS DIAGNOSTICS
To place the unit into the diagnostics mode, turn
the vehicle ignition off. Depress the Comp/Temp but-
ton while turning on the ignition/run switch. The
display will then show DO. There are 3 tests that
can be performed when in the diagnostics mode.
Press the U.S./Metric button to choose test desired.
Refer to Fig. 4 and 5.
Test 1 (d1) determines the magnetic field strength
at the compass. The compass displays compensation
numbers which, correspond to the current magnetic
field strength at the compass. The letter N is dis-
played in the compass portion of the display. While a
number which, corresponds to the magnetic field
strength in the North/South direction is displayed.
The temperature portion of the display or the letter
W is displayed in the compass portion of the display.
A number which, corresponds to the magnetic field
strength in the East/West direction is displayed in
the temperature portion of the display. For proper
compass operation the numbers should be between 1
and 14. A number of 7 or 8 is ideal (no vehicle mag-
netism) while numbers approaching 1 or 14 show
that the vehicle is highly magnetic. If the numbers
show that the vehicle is highly magnetic, perform
the demagnetized procedure in this Group and retest
for magnetism at compass. If the numbers show that
the vehicle is highly magnetic, perform the demagne-
tizing procedure in this section and retest for magne-
tism at compass. The compass is not on the CCD bus,
if not functioning properly, refer to the Overhead
Console and Thermometer diagnosis. Test 2 (d2) checks the electronic circuits of the
compass, temperature, and CCD bus. If the test
passes d2 will be displayed, and if the test fails F2
will be displayed. Refer to AG and AJ Body Diagnos-
tic Procedure Manual for further testing procedures.
Fig. 3 Variance Zone MapFig. 4 Overhead Console Connector
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CONDITION: SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE OR OPERATESINTERMITTENTLY
PROCEDURE
Check for defective vehicle speed sensor wiring.
CONDITION: OIL GAUGE, FUEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OR VOLTAGE GAUGEINOPERATIVE
PROCEDURE
Check for defective sending unit or wiring: (a) Sending units and wiring can be checked by
grounding the connector leads, at the sending unit,
in the vehicle. (b) With the ignition in the ON position, a
grounded input will cause the oil, fuel, or temper-
ature gauge to read maximum.
CONDITION: CLUSTER DISPLAY DOES NOT DIM WHEN HEADLAMP SWITCH ISACTIVATED AND RHEOSTAT ROTATED
PROCEDURE
(1) Check fuses in headlamp circuit.
(2) Check for loose connections or defective wiring
from headlamp switch to the cluster. (3) Check for defective headlamp switch.
(4) The electronic instrument cluster requires both
a marker feed and illumination feed to operate cor-
rectly.
SWITCH AND PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE
HEADLAMP/FOG LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove cluster bezel (Fig. 40).
(2) Remove three screws securing headlamp switch
mounting plate to base panel (Fig. 41). (3) Pull headlamp/fog lamp switch mounting plate
rearward. Disconnect wiring connectors from head-
lamp switch and fog lamp switch pigtail (Fig. 42). (4) Remove knob and stem by depressing button on
bottom of the switch (Fig. 43). (5) Snap-out escutcheon.
(6) Remove fog lamp switch from escutcheon.
(7) Remove nut that attaches headlamp switch to
mounting plate (Fig. 44). (8) For installation reverse above procedures.
FOG LAMP SWITCH TEST
(1) Remove the fog lamp switch from mounting lo-
cation. (2) Disconnect the wiring harness from the switch
pigtail. (3) Using a Ohmmeter, test for continuity between
the terminals of the switch pigtail (Fig. 45). (4) If not OK, replace switch.
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVERREPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect park brake release rod from park
brake. (2) Remove fuse box access door and remove screw
from lower column cover (Fig. 46). (3) Remove screws from lower cover, four across
the top and two on bottom. (4) Remove lower steering column cover.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove screws from front of silencer (Fig. 47).
(2) Remove push nut.
(3) Remove silencer.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
RIGHT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER REPLACEMENT
(1) On floor shift vehicles, remove console assem-
bly and center brace bracket. (2) On column shift vehicles, remove center brace
bracket. (3) Remove screws from front of silencer (Fig. 47).
(4) Remove three push nuts from rear of silencer.
(5) Remove lower right silencer.
(6) For installation reverse above procedures.
GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #2 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door and disconnect check
strap. (3) Remove glove box light and switch by squeez-
ing retaining tabs from behind switch mount and
slide rearward. Disconnect wiring connectors. (4) Remove 11 screws from glove box assembly
(Fig. 48). (5) Remove glove box assembly.
Fig. 36 Electronic Cluster
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(3) Remove four screws from ash receiver/cup
holder housing. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLREPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #2 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove center bezel. Disconnect ash receiver
lamp socket. (3) Remove glove box assembly. Refer to Glove Box
Assembly Replacement. (4) Reach through glove box opening and discon-
nect vacuum lines. (5) Remove two control mounting screws (Fig. 50).
(6) Slide control rearward, disconnect cable, and
electrical wiring. (7) Remove unit.
(8) For installation reverse above procedures.
CIGAR LIGHTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove center bezel. Disconnect ash receiver
lamp socket. (2) Remove two screws from bezel of the lighter as-
sembly. (3) Pull assembly rearward and disconnect wiring.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
TRAVELER/MESSAGE CENTER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove cluster bezel.
(2) Remove four mounting screws.
(3) Pull unit rearward and disconnect wiring.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER REPLACEMENT
(1) Lift up rearward edge of instrument panel top
cover. (2) Pull panel rearward to remove.
(3) To install: position top cover and snap into
place, pull rearward for proper fit.
INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable, in en-
gine compartment, before servicing instrument
panel.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #2 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove left and right A-pillar trim.
(3) Remove left and right cowl side trim.
(4) Remove glove box assembly. Refer to Glove Box
Assembly Replacement. (5) Remove four relays above glove box assembly.
(6) Reach through glove box opening and discon-
nect A/C control vacuum lines, radio noise suppressor
wires, and blower motor/cycling switch wires. (7) Remove hood release handle.
(8) Remove lower steering column cover.
(9) Remove lower left instrument panel silencer
and reinforcement. (10) Remove instrument panel center bezel.
(11) Remove floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body. (12) Remove radio, A/C control, cigar lighter, and
message center/traveler. (13) Disconnect demister hoses.
(14) Remove instrument panel top cover (Fig. 51).
(15) Disconnect battery to assure no air bag sys-
tem fault codes are stored. (16) Remove cluster refer to Cluster Assembly.
(17) Remove radio and rear window defogger be-
zels. (18) Lower steering column.
(19) Loosen instrument panel pivot bolts.
(20) Remove screws which attach instrument panel
to windshield fence line. (21) Allow panel to roll down slightly and discon-
nect remaining electrical connections. (22) With the aid of a helper remove panel pivot
bolts and remove panel from vehicle. (23) For installation reverse above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REPLACEMENT
The dome, overhead console and door lamps, if
equipped operate when the doors are open or head-
lamp switch is placed in courtesy position. The front
header reading lamp operates only when the lamp
push buttons are ON.
DOME LAMP
Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the lens
away from the bezel and replace lamp.
FRONT HEADER READING LAMP
Pull lamp from headliner. Disconnect wiring and
replace lamp.
Fig. 50 A/C Control
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(3) Remove switch assembly and escutcheon from
switch module by removing four attaching screws
(Fig. 37).
(4) Remove headlamp switch mounting plate from
switch by removing retaining nut. (5) For installation reverse above procedures.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHREPLACEMENT
(1) Remove headlamp and accessory switch module
from instrument panel (Fig. 36). (2) Remove rear window defogger switch by de-
pressing snap-in clips on top and bottom of switch. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AND CABLEREPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect hood release cable at hood latch.
(2) Remove two screws from underside of hood re-
lease handle. (3) Pull mechanism assembly rearward to remove.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE AND LINK REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove left side under panel silencer.
(2) Remove park brake link from lever on park
brake mechanism. (3) Remove upper and lower cluster bezels.
(4) Pull park brake release handle and remove
screw. (5) Remove column cover/park brake release han-
dle assembly by removing four remaining screws. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
LAMP OUTAGE MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(3) Remove glove box and ash receiver module.
(4) Remove three screws attaching the mounting
bracket to instrument panel. (5) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connectors. (6) Remove two screws attaching the Lamp Outage
Module to bracket. (7) Remove two screws attaching the security mod-
ule to bracket. (8) To installation reverse above procedures.
BODY CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove right side door sill and kick panel trim
five screws (Fig. 38).
(2) Disconnect body controller wiring.
(3) Remove controller retaining nuts.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
GLOVE BOX/ASH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove center support cover/floor console as
necessary. (3) Disconnect glovebox/Ash receiver wiring con-
nectors (Fig. 39). (4) Remove ten screws around edge of glovebox/ash
receiver assembly. (5) Remove glovebox/ash receiver module from in-
strument panel. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 37 Headlamp and Accessory Switch
Fig. 38 Body Controller Location
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(4) Remove panel top cover by pushing forward
and prying up, using a straight edge to assist in the
removal. (5) Disconnect bulkhead connector at brace under
instrument panel at left side. (6) Remove glovebox/ash receiver module and right
instrument panel silencer. (7) Remove center panel support brace and air bag
diagnostic module assembly. (8) Disconnect wiring to airbag module.
(9) Remove upper and lower cluster bezels.
(10) Remove steering column cover.
(11) Remove steering column mounting nuts and
lower steering column. (12) Unhook shift indicator cable eyelet from steer-
ing column actuator. (13) Unlatch lock tab in shift indicator column in-
sert and squeeze legs together to remove from steer-
ing column. (14) Remove cluster assembly while guiding trans-
mission range indicator guide tube through access
hole in the base panel. (15) Remove instrument panel steering column
opening support/hood release handle assembly. (16) Remove two steering column upper studs and
loosen side cowl tie-down bolts. (17) Remove steering column tilt lever.
(18) Remove upper and lower lock housing shroud.
(19) Remove lower fixed shroud.
(20) Remove upper fixed shroud (snaps in place).
(21) Disconnect airbag pigtail, ignition switch and
halo light/key buzzer switch wiring. (22) Disconnect Multi-function switch by loosening
connector jack screw and pulling connector from
switch. (23) Disconnect airbag pigtail from wiring trough
housing by pulling two push fasteners. (24) Remove wiring trough from steering column.
(25) Remove defroster ducts.
(26) Remove five screws along fence line and roll
panel down, attach a hook to hold in position. (27) Open hood and remove plenum grill.
(28) Disconnect washer bottle, resistor block and
under hood lamp wiring. Washer bottle must be re-
moved to gain access. (29) Remove grommet and pull plenum wiring into
vehicle through plenum panel. (30) Disconnect right demister hose from instru-
ment panel. (31) Disconnect antenna cable.
(32) Disconnect right and left 25 way body wiring
connectors. (33) Disconnect A/C heater control cables, wiring
connectors and vacuum harness. (34) Remove right side panel ground wire.
(35) Disconnect body controller wiring.
(36) Remove instrument panel assembly from vehi-
cle. (37) For installation reverse above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REPLACEMENT
The reading, overhead console and door lamps op-
erate when the doors are open or headlamp switch is
placed in courtesy position. Front overhead lamps re-
fer to Group 8C, Overhead Console.
TRUNK LAMP
The lamp has easily accessible without removing
components.
DOOR LAMP
Pry along the forward edge of the lens and pivot
lens out of the door trim panel. Remove lamp. To re-
move lamp housing, remove door trim panel. Refer to
Group 23, Body. Disconnect all wiring. Remove
screws, if so equipped securing lamp housing to trim
panel, and replace housing.
CÐPILLAR READING/COURTESY LAMP
Pry along the rearward edge of the lamp and pivot
lamp out from quarter trim panel. Disconnect wiring
and remove lamp cover. Replace lamp. The lamp operates when the doors are open or the
headlamp switch is turned to the courtesy mode. The
lamp will function as a reading lamp when the doors
are closed and the button switch on the lamp is de-
pressed.
ROOF RAIL READING
Pry along the bottom edge of the lens and pivot
lens out. Replace lamp. To remove the lamp, remove
the screw which retains the coat hook. Remove the
garnish molding. Disconnect the wiring harness. Re-
move the two clips which retain the lamp to the
molding. Replace lamp. The lamp operates like the
C-pillar reading/courtesy lamp.
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AG AND AJ BODIES INDEX
page page
Cigar Lighter Removal ..................... 55
Cluster and Gauge Service and Testing ....... 43
Electronic Cluster ........................ 50
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 42
Engine Compartment Node ................. 55
Gauges ................................ 44 General Information
....................... 42
Instrument Panel Roll Down Procedure ........ 56
Interior Lamp Removal .................... 57
Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Removal ........ 43
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 51
Switch Pod Assembly Removal .............. 43
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONVENTIONAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The conventional instrument cluster incorporates
magnetic type gauges (Fig. 1).
The readings are only accurate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE
The tachometer drive module is an electronic mod-
ule used to drive a magnetic tachometer in a conven-
tional instrument cluster.
MESSAGE CENTER
The message center provides the driver with infor-
mation in addition to the standard vehicle instru-
mentation. A bezel will light up with door ajar,
washer fluid, deck ajar and alarm set information.
For vehicles without message center a plain bezel is
used.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center is a
computer controlled warning system which, monitors
various sensors used on the vehicle. The system sup-
plements the warning indicators in the instrument
cluster. Visual warning messages are displayed by a
digital display (Fig. 2). Refer to Group 8C, Overhead
Console.
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The electronic instrument cluster uses vacuum flu-
orescent displays to display:
² Oil pressure
² System voltage
² Engine temperature
² Fuel level
² Speedometer and tachometer readings as well as
all warning indicators. The electronic cluster is eas-
ily distinguished from the conventional cluster by its
digital and linear display (Fig. 3.
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER DIMMING
The electronic cluster display is dimmed from day-
time to nighttime intensity when the head]lamp
switch is turned on. This intensity can be controlled
using the headlamp switch sliding rheostat. An additional detent on the headlamp switch rheo-
stat will allow daytime intensity while driving with
headlamps ON in daytime.
Fig. 1 Conventional Instrument Cluster
Fig. 2 EVIC
Fig. 3 Electronic Instrument Cluster
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAMP REMOVAL
(1) Remove automatic temperature control from in-
strument panel. (2) Remove top cover screw and unsnap cover from
control (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove four screws that connect computer
housing to the button housing. (4) Unsnap the button housing from the computer
housing. (5) Remove lamps by turning in a counter clock-
wise direction and install lamps by turning in a
clockwise direction. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
When finish perform ATC system function test.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #26 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door. (3) Remove lamp and test. If bad replace lamp. If
OK proceed to step 3. (4) Carefully pry switch from its mounting surface
with tip of a small pry bar. (5) Remove switch from glove box and disconnect
electrical leads and test for battery voltage and
ground. (6) If OK test switch for continuity. If bad replace
switch. (7) For installation reverse above procedures.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which informs the EVIC overhead
console via the CCD bus of outside temperature, com-
pass direction and the following warning messages:
² Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
The Engine Compartment Node is located behind
the front bumper reinforcement. For complete diagnostic procedures for the Engine
Compartment Node, refer to the AG and AJ Body Di-
agnostic Procedures Manual.
TRAVELER/EVIC REMOVAL
To test Traveler/EVIC, refer to AG, AJ Body Diag-
nostic Procedure. (1) Remove cluster stack bezel.
(2) Remove three screws and disconnect wiring
connector. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
BEZEL WITH/WITHOUT MESSAGE CENTERREMOVAL
(1) Use a straight edge tool to pry out one end of
the message center and continue to disengage six
clips along the length of the message center. (2) Remove the message center and disconnect the
wiring. (3) For installation reverse the above procedures.
CONSOLE SWITCH PLATE/CUBBY BOXREMOVAL
(1) Pry up edge of switch plate or cubby box.
(2) Disconnect wiring terminal to switch plate if so
equipped. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
CIGAR LIGHTER REMOVAL
(1) Remove center bezel.
(2) Remove two center console attaching screws.
(3) Remove ash receptacle/cup holder.
(4) Remove two screws underneath ash receptacle/
cup holder. (5) Remove ash receiver/bezel.
(6) Disconnect wiring connectors from lighter re-
ceptacle.
Fig. 29 Automatic Temperature Control
Fig. 30 Automatic Temperature Control Lamp
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