1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM fuel cap

make sure that the spark plugs are firing. Inspect the
distributor rotor, cap, spark plug cables, and spark
plugs. If they are in proper working order, the ignition
system is not the reason why the engine will not start.
Inspect the fuel system and engine for proper opera-
tion.
FAILURE TO START TESTÐ2.5L TBI AND 3.0L
ENGINES
Before proceeding with this test make sure
Testing For Spark At Coil has been performed.
Failure to do this may lead to unnecessary diag-
nostic time and wrong test results.
WARNING: BE SURE TO APPLY PARKING BRAKE
AND/OR BLOCK WHEELS BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY TEST WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
(1) Battery voltage must be at least 12.4 volts to
perform test. (2) Crank the engine for 5 seconds while monitoring
the voltage at the coil positive (+) terminal (Fig. 2 or
Fig. 3). If the voltage remains near zero during the
entire period of cranking, refer to Group 14 for On-
Board Diagnostic checks. Also, refer to the DRBII scan
tool and the appropriate Powertrain Diagnostic Proce-
dures manual. These checks will help diagnose prob-
lems with the PCM and auto shutdown relay. (3) If voltage is at near-battery voltage and drops to
zero after 1-2 seconds of cranking, refer to On-Board
Diagnostic in Group 14. Also, refer to the DRBII scan
tool and the appropriate Powertrain Diagnostic Proce-
dures manual. These tests will help check the distribu-
tor reference pickup circuit to the PCM. (4) If voltage remains at near battery voltage during
the entire 5 seconds, with the key off,remove the
PCM 60-way connector. Check the 60-way connector
for any terminals that are pushed out or loose. (5) Remove the connector to coil (+) and connect a
jumper wire between battery (+) and coil (+). (6) Using the special jumper (Fig. 4), momentarily ground terminal #19 of the 60-way connector (Fig.
5). A spark should be generated when the ground is
removed.
(7) If spark is generated, replace the PCM.
(8) If no spark is seen, use the special jumper to
ground the coil (-) terminal directly. (9) If spark is produced, inspect wiring harness for
an open condition.
Fig. 2 Coil TerminalsÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI and 2.5L MPI Engines
Fig. 3 Coil TerminalsÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 4 Special Jumper to Ground Coil Negative
Fig. 1 Checking for Spark
8D - 12 IGNITION SYSTEMS Ä

WIRING AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
CONTENTS
page page
AA BODY C, D, P ...................... 19
AC BODY C,D ......................... 37
AG BODY ............................. 61 AJ BODY
.............................. 77
AP BODY D, P ......................... 94
AY BODY-C ........................... 111
The wiring and components shown in this section
are divided into groups by vehicle line. When locat-
ing a specific harness routing or component, first
turn to the appropriate index, then look up the fig-
ure number that applies.Page numbers at the top of each page do not refer to figure numbers.
Throughout this section references may be made to
a particular vehicle by letter or number designation.
A chart showing the breakdown of these is shown in
the general information section.
AA BODY C, D, P
Caption Fig.
Anti Lock Brake System Wiring .....................4
Body Left Side Wiring ...........................6
Body Right Side Wiring ..........................5
Deck Lid Wiring ..............................1
Door Wiring (Body Side) .........................7
Door Wiring (Front) ............................8
Door Wiring (Rear) ............................9
Engine Compartment Wiring ......................16
Engine Wiring 2.5L ............................19
Engine Wiring 2.5L Flex Fuel ......................20Caption Fig.
Engine Wiring 3.0L ............................21
Front End Lighting ............................22
Ground Strap Locations .........................15
Instrument Panel Wiring .................. .11, 12, 13
Rear End Wiring ..............................2
Steering Column Wiring .........................10
Transmission Wiring ...........................17
Transmission Wiring ETAX .......................18
Trunk Wiring ................................3
Underhood Lamp Wiring ........................14
Ä WIRING AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 8W - 19

Flexible fuel vehicles can operate on a mixture of
up to 85 percent methanol, 15 percent unleaded gas-
oline. These vehicles also operate on mixtures con-
taining a lower percentage of methanol or just pure
unleaded gasoline. Engine components which are required for safe op-
eration using fuel containing methanol alcohol are
identified by a standard green color and/or display
the statement methanol compatible imprinted on the
component. To ensure continued safe operation, these
components must be serviced only with genuine MO-
PAR replacement parts. Methanol compatible parts for the 2.5L FFV (Flex-
ible Fuel Vehicle) engine include, but are not limited
to; the valve stem oil seals, all piston rings, the oil
fill cap, the fuel injectors, fuel rail, fuel pressure reg-
ulator, hoses and the vacuum control harness hose. BLOCK: All four cylinder cast iron blocks have
cast-in recesses in the bottom of each cylinder bore to
provide connecting rod clearance; especially needed
for 2.5L engines. The bores are also siamese to min-
imize engine length. A coolant passage is drilled
cross-ways through the siamese section to enhance
between the bore cooling on some engine types. A
partial open deck is used for cooling and weight re-
duction with oil filter, water pump, and distributor
mounting bosses molded into the front (radiator side)
of the block. Nominal wall thickness is 4.5 mm. Five
main bearing bulkheads and a block skirt extending
3 mm below the crankshaft center line add to the
blocks high rigidity with light weight. CRANKSHAFT: A nodular cast iron crankshaft is
used in TBI engines. A forged steel crankshaft is
used in the Turbo III engine. All engines have 5 main bearings, with number 3 flanged to control
thrust. The 60 mm diameter main and 50 mm diam-
eter crank pin journals (all) have undercut radiuses
fillets that are deep rolled for added strength. To op-
timize bearing loading 4 counterweights are used.
Hydrodynamic seals (installed in diecast aluminum
retainers) provide end sealing, where the crankshaft
exits the block. Anaerobic gasket material is used for
retainer-to-block sealing. No vibration damper is
used. A sintered iron (TBI engine and steel billet
Turbo III engines) timing belt sprocket is mounted
on the crankshaft nose. This sprocket provides mo-
tive power; via timing belt to the camshaft and inter-
mediate shaft sprockets (also sintered iron (TBI
engine and steel billet Turbo III engines) providing
timed valve, distributor, and oil pump actuation. PISTONS: Some Chrysler pistons have cast-in
steel struts at the pin bosses for autothermic control.
All 2.2L and 2.5L piston tops have cuts to provide
valve clearance. Some pistons are dished to provide
various compression ratios. Standard 2.2L and 2.5L
engines are designed for 9.5:1 and 8.9:1 compression
ratios respectively. The 2.5L piston is dished and is a
lightweight design to enhance engine smoothness.
The 2.2L turbo III uses dished pistons providing a
8.3:1 compression ratio. All standard 2.2/2.5L and
2.5L FFV engines use pressed-in piston pins to at-
tach forged steel connecting rods, 2.2L turbo III en-
gine uses a full floating piston pin and connecting
rod assembly. PISTONS RINGS: The 2.2/2.5L engines share
common piston rings throughout, including molybde-
num filled top ring for reliable compression sealing
and a tapered faced intermediate ring for additional
cylinder pressure control. The 2.5L FFV engine fea-
ture all chrome rings for enhanced long term dura-
bility under multi-fueled conditions. CYLINDER HEAD: The cylinder head is cast alu-
minum with in-line valves. The 2.2/2.5L and 2.5L
FFV valves are arranged with alternating exhaust
and intake. The intake and exhaust ports are located
in the rearward, facing side of the head. The Turbo
III valves are arranged in two inline banks, with the
ports of the bank of two intake valves per cylinder
facing toward the radiator side of engine and ports of
the bank of two exhaust valve per cylinder facing to-
ward the dash panel. The intake ports feed fast-burn
design combustion chambers (2.2/2.5L and 2.5L FFV
only) with the spark plug located close to the center
line of the combustion chamber for optimum effi-
ciency. An integral oil gallery within the cylinder
head supplies oil to the hydraulic lash adjusters,
camshaft, and valve mechanisms. CAMSHAFT: The nodular iron camshaft has five
bearing journals (2.2/2.5L and 2.5L FFV). The Turbo
III employs dual camshafts that have nine bearing
journals. Flanges at the rear journal control cam-
Fig. 1 Engine Identification
Ä 2.2/2.5L ENGINE 9 - 9

valve spring retainer locks to become dislocated
when depressing the valve spring. Check and make
sure the locks are in their proper location. (3) Install valve cover as previously outlined in
this section.
VALVE SPRINGS AND VALVE STEM SEALS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rocker arms as previously outlined in
this section. (2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression. (3) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure. (4) Using Special Tool C-4682 (Fig. 12) compress
valve springs and remove valve locks. (5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by gently prying side-
to-side with a screwdriver blade. Once dislodged from
guide post, seal may be easily removed.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Flexible Fuel Vehicle Valve use unique
valve stem oil seals they are green in color. Stan-
dard valve stem oil seals are NOT to be interchanged
with Flexible Fuel Vehicles engines.
(1) Install valve seals (Fig. 13) as outlined in step
(2) of Valve Gear Reassembly - After Valve Ser-
vice in this section.
(2) Using Special Tool C-4682 compress valve
springs only enough to install locks. Correct align-
ment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve
stems (air pressure required), piston at TDC. (3) Install rocker arms as previously outlined in
this section.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs. Refer to Fuel Sys-
tem Group 14 (2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Cooling System, Group 7. (3) Remove air cleaner and disconnect all vacuum
lines, electrical wiring and fuel lines from throttle
body. (4) Remove throttle linkage.
(5) Loosen power steering pump and remove belt.
(6) Remove power brake vacuum hose from intake
manifold. (7) Remove water hoses from water crossover.
(8) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold. (9) Remove power steering pump assembly and set
aside. (10) Disconnect coil wiring connector and coil wire
from coil. (11) Disconnect dipstick tube from thermostat
housing and ROTATEbracket from stud. DO NOT
bend the bracket or tube. (12) See Solid Mount Compressor Bracket in
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES, this Group. (13) Remove cylinder head bolts.
INSPECT HEAD AND CAMSHAFT BEARINGJOURNALS
(1) Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1mm (.004
inch) (Fig. 14). (2) Inspect camshaft journals for scoring and jour-
nal caps for oversize markings. When servicing cyl-
inder head or camshaft, it is necessary to be certain
that oversized camshafts are used only in oversized
heads. Identify oversize components as follows:
Fig. 12 Removing and Installing Valve SpringFig. 13 Valve Stem Seals
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(8) Check the valve spring installed height after
refacing the valve and seat (Fig. 26).
CAUTION: If more than .5mm (.020 inch) must be
ground from the valve tip, check the clearance be-
tween the rocker arm and the valve spring retainer
if below 1.25mm (.050 inch), grind the rocker arm
ears according to the procedure described in Refac-
ing Valves and Valve Seats.
CLEANING
Clean all valve guides, valves and valve spring as-
semblies thoroughly with suitable cleaning solution
before reassembling.
VALVE GEAR REASSEMBLY AFTER VALVE SERVICE (1) Coat valve stems with lubrication oil and insert
in cylinder head. CAUTION: Flexible Fuel Vehicles use unique valve
stem oil seals they are green in color. Standard
valve stem oil seals are NOT to be interchanged with
Flexible Fuel Vehicles engines.
(2) Install new valve stem seals on all valves. The
valve stem seals should be pushed firmly and
squarely over valve guide. The lower edge of the seal
should be resting on the valve guide boss.
CAUTION: When oversize valves are used, the cor-
responding oversize valve seal must also be used.
Excessive guide wear may result if oversize seals
are not used with oversize valves.
(3) Install valve spring seats and springs and re-
tainers. Compress valve springs only enough to in-
stall locks, taking care not to misalign the direction
of compression. Nicked valve stems may result from
misalignment of the valve spring compressor.
CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring retain-
ers with Tool C-3422-B the locks can become dislo-
cated. Check to make sure both locks are in their
correct location after removing tool .
(4) Check installed height of springs. Measurement
is to be taken from the spring seat to the bottom of
the spring retainer. Correct height is 41.2mm to
42.7mm (1.62 to 1.68 inches). If seats have been re-
ground an additional spring seat may be required to
maintain correct installed spring height. (5) Install adjusters, rocker arms in order, and
camshaft as previously described, see Camshaft-In-
stall. Check for clearance between the projecting ears
(either side of valve tip) of the rocker arms and the
valve spring retainers. At least 1.25 mm (.050 inch)
clearance must be present, if necessary, the rocker
arm ears may be ground to obtain this clearance
(Fig. 26). (6) Checking dry lash. Dry lash is the amount of
clearance that exists between the base circle of an in-
stalled cam and the rocker arm roller when the ad-
juster is drained of oil and completely collapsed.
Specified dry lash is 0.62 to 1.52 mm (.024 to .060
inch). To completely collapse adjuster for dry lash
measurement, pry off retainer cap, disassemble,
drain the adjuster of oil, reassemble, and install. Af-
ter performing dry lash check, refill adjuster with oil
(do not reuse retainer cap/s) and allow 10 minutes for
adjuster/s to bleed down before rotating cam.
Fig. 25 Valve Tip to Spring Seat Dimensions
Fig. 26 Checking Spring Installed Height and Spring Retainer Clearance
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for diagnostic and service procedures on the air control
valve and temperature sensor located in the air
cleaner.
INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS SERVICEÐTBI
ENGINE
Intake and exhaust manifolds use a one piece gasket.
Service procedures requiring removal and installation
( of either ) must include both manifolds.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCE- DURE
The Fuel System is under a constant pressure
of at least 265 kPa (39 psi). Before servicing the
fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle body or
fuel injector, the fuel system pressure must be
released. (a) Loosen fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pres-
sure. (b) Disconnect injector wiring harness from engine
harness. (c) Connect a jumper wire to ground terminal
Number 1 of the injector harness (Fig. 2) to engine
ground. (d) Connect a jumper wire to the positive terminal
Number 2 of the injector harness (Fig. 2) and touch
the battery positive post for no longer than 5 seconds.
This releases system pressure. (e) Remove jumper wires.
(f) Continue fuel system service.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs. (2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Cooling System, Group 7 for pro-
cedure. (3) Remove air cleaner and disconnect all vacuum
lines, electrical wiring and fuel lines from throttle
body. (4) Remove throttle linkage.
(5) Loosen power steering pump and remove belt.
(6) Remove power brake vacuum hose from intake
manifold. (7) Disconnect EGR tube from intake manifold and
remove water hoses from water crossover. (8) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold. (9) Remove power steering pump assembly and set
aside. (10) Remove intake manifold retaining screws
(Fig. 3). (11) Lower vehicle and remove intake manifold.
(12) Remove exhaust manifold retaining nuts (Fig.
3). (13) Remove exhaust manifold.
Fig. 2 Injector Harness Connector
Fig. 3 Intake and Exhaust Manifold Attaching PointsÐ2.2/2.5L Engines
Fig. 1 Air HeaterÐTBI Engine
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
(1) Discard gaskets and clean all gasket surfaces
on both manifolds and on cylinder head. (2) Test gasket surfaces of manifolds for flatness
with a straight edge. Surfaces must be flat within
0.15mm per 300mm (.006 in. per foot) of manifold
length. (3) Inspect manifolds for cracks and distortion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new intake and exhaust manifold gas-
ket. Coat steel gasket lightly with Gasket Sealer on
manifold side. Do notcoat composition gasket with
(any) sealer. (2) Set exhaust manifold in place. Tighten retain-
ing nuts starting at center and progressing outward
in both directions to 23 N Im (200 in. lbs.) torque. Re-
peat this procedure until all nuts are at specified
torque. (3) Set intake manifold in place.
(4) Raise vehicle and tighten retaining screws
starting at center and progressing outward in both
directions to 23 N Im (200 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 3). Re-
peat this procedure until all screws are at specified
torque. (5) Reverse removal procedures 1-9 for installation.
(6) With the DRBII Scan Tool use ASD Fuel Sys-
tem Test to pressurize system to check for leaks.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay will remain ener-
gized for 7 minutes or until the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position, or Stop All Test is se-
lected.
INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDSÐFLEXIBLE
FUEL ENGINE
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The manifold is die-cast aluminum with upper ple-
num and 4 tubes lower runners. These attach to the
cylinder head, with each runner leading directly to a
cylinder. The manifold is also machined for fuel rail attach-
ment and injector installation. The throttle body is
installed on the upper plenum of the manifold.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
All high strength iron casting that intermesh with
the intake manifold. For standard engines a four
branch design collects and directs exhaust gases to
the conical (articulated joint connection) outlet.
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
SERVICEÐFLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINES
Intake and exhaust manifolds use a one piece gas-
ket. Service procedures requiring removal and instal-
lation of either must include both manifolds.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Methanol is more toxic than gasoline. Always re-
lease fuel system pressure before servicing fuel sys-
tem components and wear methanol resistant gloves
and eye protection. Avoid breathing methanol vapors or ingesting
methanol. Headaches, dizziness and even uncon-
sciousness could result from breathing these vapors.
Serious injury, blindness and even death could result
from ingesting methanol. Methanol vapors are extremely flammable and can
travel along the ground. Service vehicles in well ven-
tilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never
smoke while servicing the vehicle. Do not allow methanol to contact skin. Prolonged
contact with methanol can cause dry skin or an al-
lergic skin reaction. Also, prolonged contact could re-
sult in absorption through the skin.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION WHILE SERVICING THE FUEL SYS-
TEM.
(a) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(b) Remove fuel filler cap.
(c) Remove the protective cap from the fuel pres-
sure test port on the fuel rail (Fig. 4).
(d) Place the open end of fuel pressure release
hose, tool number C-4799-1, into an approved gas-
oline container. Connect the other end of hose
C-4799-1 to the fuel pressure test port (Fig. 5).
Fuel pressure will bleed off through the hose into
the gasoline container. Fuel gauge C-4799-A con-
tains hose C-4799-1.
Fig. 4 Fuel Pressure Test Port
Ä EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 7

The exhaust manifolds are made of ductile cast
iron with the front bank and rear bank independent
of each other. The exhaust from the front bank ex-
haust manifold is led through on exhaust crossover
pipe to be combined with the rear bank exhaust at
the exhaust outlet to the exhaust pipe (Fig. 2).
INTAKE PLENUM/MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
(before attempting any repairs). (2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling
system. See Cooling System, Group 7. (3) Remove air cleaner to throttle body hose (Fig. 3).
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCE-DURE
The MPI fuel system is under a constant pres-
sure of about 330 kPa (48 psi). Before servicing
the fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter, throttle body
or fuel injector, the fuel system pressure must be
released .
(a) Loosen fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pres-
sure. (b) Disconnect injector wiring harness from engine
harness. (c) Connect a jumper wire to ground terminal
Number 1 of the injector harness (Fig. 1) to engine
ground. (d) Connect a jumper wire to the positive terminal
Number 2 of the injector harness (Fig. 1) and touch
the battery positive post for no longer than 5 seconds.
This releases system pressure.
Fig. 1 Injector Harness Connector
Fig. 2 Intake and Exhaust ManifoldsÐ 3.0L Engine
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