1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM sunroof

(2) position wind deflector so 19 mm (0.75 in.)
above top surface of roof panel and 1 mm (0.040 in.)
rearward of roof panel forward edge. (3) Secure wind deflector to sunroof unit.
GLASS PANEL
GLASS PANEL REMOVAL
(1) Remove wind deflector mechanism covers (Fig.
1). (2) Position glass to vent position.
(3) Position sunshade full rearward.
(4) Loosen nuts holding glass panel to side adjust-
ment brackets. (5) Slide glass panel rearward 12 mm (0.5 in.) and
separate glass from sunroof unit.
GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION
(1) Position glass panel in opening with logo rear-
ward and slide panel forward 12 mm (0.5 in.). (2) Verify that attaching nuts are below top sur-
face of glass adjustment brackets. (3) Close sunroof to center glass panel in roof open-
ing. (4) Tighten center screws to hold adjustment.
(5) Open glass to vent position and tighten nuts to
8N Im (70.8 in-lbs.).
(6) Close glass and check alignment.
(7) Install the mechanism covers.
(8) Adjust wind deflector, if necessary.
ADJUSTMENT BRACKET
ADJUSTMENT BRACKET REMOVAL (FIG. 3)
(1) Remove wind deflector, mechanism covers and
glass panel. (2) Move glass carriage to vent position and re-
move rearward adjustment bolt from adjustment
bracket. (3) Lift rear of adjustment bracket to highest ver-
tical position and disengage front of bracket from
unit.
ADJUSTMENT BRACKET INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Adjust glass, and
wind deflector as necessary.
DRAIN CHANNEL
DRAIN CHANNEL REMOVAL
(1) Remove wind deflector mechanism covers and
glass panel. (2) Locate glass carriage to vent position and drain
channel in full forward position. (3) Remove screws holding drain channel to sup-
port frame.
DRAIN CHANNEL INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
DRIVE CABLE LOCATORS
DRIVE CABLE LOCATORS REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Position glass 19 mm (0.75 in.) until rearward
until cable locator is visible. (2) Remove screws holding drive cable locator to
unit. (3) Remove travel limiting micro switch grommet
and disconnect wire connector. (4) Insert a small screwdriver under rear edge of
locator and pry locator from track.
DRIVE CABLE LOCATORS INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. The small out-
board lip underneath cable locator slips under bottom
slot on guide track. After locator is seated install
screws.
MOTOR AND DRIVE GEARS
MOTOR AND DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL (FIG. 5)
(1) Open sunroof to vent position.
(2) Remove head lining.
Fig. 3 Glass Height Vertical Adjustment
Fig. 4 Removing Cable Drive Locator
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(3) Remove bolts holding sunroof motor to motor
bracket. (4) Disconnect wire connector.
(5) Separate motor and drive gear from drive ca-
bles.
MOTOR AND DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
(1) Verify that sunroof is in vent position. Push
mechanism forward on both sides to align drive ca-
bles. (2) Engage drive gears onto drive cables.
(3) Install motor and drive gear screws and tighten
to5N Im (44 in-lbs.).
(4) Install head lining.
DRIVE CABLES
DRIVE CABLES REMOVAL (FIG. 6)
(1) Open sunroof to vent position.
(2) Remove head lining, wind deflector, mechanism
covers, glass panel, side glass adjustment brackets,
motor and drive cable locators. (3) Lift cable out of cable retainer and pull for-
ward. Separate cable from assembly.
DRIVE CABLES INSTALLATION
Verify sunroof is in vent position. Push mechanism
forward on both sides to align drive cables. Reverse
the preceding operation.
SUNSHADE
SUNSHADE REMOVAL (FIG. 7)
(1) Remove wind deflector, mechanism covers and
glass panel. (2) Position system to full rearward position.
(3) Slide sunshade panel full forward and release
the front tabs from track assembly. (4) Pull rear retaining clip inboard and lift sun
shade out.
SUNSHADE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GUIDE ASSEMBLY
GUIDE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL (FIG. 8)
(1) Remove wind deflector, mechanism covers, glass
panel, drain channel, sunshade and drive cable locator
as necessary. (2) Move glass carriage to vent position.
(3) Remove front slide from guide assembly.
(4) Remove screws holding front and center guide
track to unit. (5) Pull cable out of groove for cable end.
(6) Pull guide outward to release from housing.
Separate rear end of guide from clips. Slide guide out of
unit.
Fig. 5 Sunroof Motor and Drive Gear
Fig. 6 Drive Cables
Fig. 7 Sunshade Assembly
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AG-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 61
Body Side Applique ....................... 60
Body Side Mouldings ...................... 60
Closure Panel Sight Shield ................. 52
Cowl Cover ............................. 54
Door Glass ............................. 58
Door Glass Opening Moulding ............... 59
Door Latch ............................. 57
Door Opening Scuff Plates ................. 61
Door Opening Weatherstrips ................ 60
Door Trim Panel ......................... 56
Floor Carpet ............................ 64
Front Center Console ..................... 64
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 56
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 56
Front End Splash Shields .................. 54
Front Fender ............................ 55
Front Seat Belts ......................... 61
Front Seats ............................. 63
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 68
Glass Run Weatherstrip ................... 58
Head Lining ............................. 65
Hood and Hinges ........................ 52
Hood Applique .......................... 54
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 53
Hood Latch Safety Catch .................. 54
Inside Latch Release Handle ................ 59 Lift Gate
............................... 67
Lift Gate and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables .... 69
Lift Gate Latch and Striker ................. 68
Lift Gate Lock Cylinder .................... 68
Lift Gate Prop Cylinder .................... 67
Lift Gate Spoiler ......................... 67
Lift Gate Trim ........................... 61
Lower Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
Lower Tail Panel Trim Cover ................ 61
Manual Window Lift Plate and Guide .......... 58
Manual Window Regulator .................. 57
Manual Window Regulator .................. 58
Outside Door Latch Release Handle .......... 58
Overhead Console ........................ 65
Power Door Lock Actuator .................. 59
Power Window Regulator .................. 57
Quarter Glass Module ..................... 66
Quarter Panel Spoiler ..................... 67
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 62
Rear Seats ............................. 63
Rear Window Glass ...................... 65
Roof Seam Molding ....................... 66
Side View Mirror ......................... 59
Sunroof Lift Control ....................... 65
Tail Lamp Closure Panel ................... 69
Upper Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
CLOSURE PANEL SIGHT SHIELD
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise hood to open position.
(2) Loosen twist fasteners holding headlamp covers
to fascia. (3) Disengage hook and loop fasteners holding
sight shield to radiator closure panel. (4) Remove push-in fasteners holding sight shield
to bumper fascia. (5) Separate sight shield from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD AND HINGES
HOOD REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Lift front edge of cowl cover on the right side of
the windshield washer bottle and disconnect the un-
der hood lamp wire connector. (3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When install-
ing hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers. (4) Remove the top hood to hinge attaching bolts
and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be re-
moved by hand. (5) With assistance of a helper at the opposite side
of the vehicle to support the hood, remove the bottom
hood to hinge attaching bolts. Separate the hood
from the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Closure Panel Sight Shield
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 33)
(1) Remove screws holding overhead console to re-
inforcement bracket. (2) Slide overhead console rearward to separate re-
inforcement bracket retainer tab from console. (3) Lower console from roof and disconnect wire
connectors.
INSTALLATION
Reverse The preceding operation.
HEAD LINING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Pull dome lamp downward to disengage from
retaining ring in head lining. Separate lens from
lamp body and remove bulb. Separate bulb holder
from lamp body. Remove attaching screw holding re-
taining ring to roof bow, if equipped. (3) Remove screws holding coat hooks to roof above
quarter panels. (4) Remove roof rail and A-pillar mouldings.
(5) Remove screws holding sun visors to roof
header and disconnect wire connector, if equipped.
Remove inboard sun visor hangers. (6) Remove overhead console, if equipped.
(7) Pull front reading lamp downward to disengage
from retaining ring in head lining and disconnect
wire connector. Remove screws holding retaining
ring to roof header, if equipped. (8) Remove pinch welt holding headlining to sun
roof opening, if equipped. (9) Remove screws holding lift gate opening header
moulding to rear roof header. Separate moulding
from header. (10) Remove one quarter trim panel as necessary
to clear head lining removal path. (11) Remove head lining from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
SUNROOF LIFT CONTROL
REMOVAL (FIG. 34)
(1) Remove sunroof glass panel. Refer to Owners
manual for proper procedures. (2) Remove pinch welt holding head lining to edge
of sunroof opening. (3) Remove trim ring from tilt control handle.
(4) Remove screws holding tilt control handle to
tilt control. Separate handle from control. (5) Remove nuts holding lift control to roof panel.
Separate lift control from roof.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR WINDOW GLASS
The rear window moulding often cannot be sal-
vaged after removal operation is completed. Verify
moulding availability from the parts supplier before
removing moulding.
REMOVAL (FIG. 35)
(1) Remove rear window moulding.
(2) Remove lift gate trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to rear window defogger wire connector and
ground screw, if equipped.
WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL IN-
JURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer.
(3) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
back window glass. Refer to Windshield section of
this group for proper procedures. (4) Separate the rear window from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare the work area, window fence, and glass
the same way as described in the Windshield section
of this group. (2) Place the fence spacers at the locations shown
(Fig. 35). (3) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the glass. (4) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield section of this group. (5) Install the rear window moulding. Apply 50
mm (2 in.) masking tape over moulding to assure
alignment. (6) Connect rear window defogger wiring and in-
stall lift gate trim.
Fig. 33 Overhead ConsoleÐTypical
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(7) After urethane has cured remove masking tape
and water test to verify repair. Verify rear window
defogger operation, refer to Group 8N, Rear Window
Defogger.QUARTER GLASS MODULE
REMOVAL (FIG. 36)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to quarter glass module. (2) Remove nuts holding quarter glass module to
quarter glass opening. (3) Cut urethane bonding around perimeter of
quarter glass opening fence. (4) Push quarter glass module from quarter glass
opening. (5) Separate module from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean hardened urethane from quarter glass
opening fence and glass module, if module replace-
ment is not required. (2) Prepare fence and module using method de-
scribed in the Windshield section of this group. (3) Reverse the removal operation.
ROOF SEAM MOLDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 37)
(1) Remove upper quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove head lining as necessary to gain access
to inside roof panel. (3) Remove seal nut holding seam molding to roof
panel.
Fig. 34 Sunroof
Fig. 35 Lift Gate Window Glass
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