1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM hood release

lever adjustment nut, (Fig. 6) enough to allow the
spring to correctly position the interlock lever on the
shifter assembly.
(7) Then torque the interlock lever adjustment nut
to2N Im (15 in. lbs.) minimum 3 N Im (25 in. lbs.)
maximum. (8) On the AA and AP bodies, install the PRNDL
plate (Fig. 2) back into the center console. (9) On the AG and AJ bodies, install the center
console (Fig. 3) back into the vehicle. Refer to the
AG or AJ section of Group 23 Body, in this service
manual for detailed center console installation proce-
dure. (10) Install the shift knob onto the shifter assem-
bly. Install the shift knob to shifter retaining screw
and torque to 3 N Im (25 in.lbs. ) (Fig. 2). (11) After adjusting the interlock system, perform
the interlock system operation check. See Interlock
System Operation Check in this section of the service
manual.
SHIFTER/IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE
REMOVE
(1) Disconnect and isolate, the battery negative (-)
cable from the vehicle battery. (2) Remove the lower dash panel bolster and inside
hood release lever, (Fig. 5) from the vehicle instru-
ment panel.
(3) Remove the tilt lever (Fig. 6) (if so equipped)
from the steering column assembly. (4) Remove the 3 screws mounting upper steering
column shrouds to steering column assembly and
then remove the shrouds (Fig. 6). (5) Remove the 2 nuts holding the upper steering
column mounting bracket, to the steering column
support bracket (Fig. 7). Lower steering column for
clearance when removing lower shrouds from steer-
ing column. (6) Remove the 3 screws mounting the lower steer-
ing column shroud to the steering column assembly
and remove shroud (Fig. 8). (7) Remove shift knob to shifter retaining screw
and remove knob from shifter assembly. Remove
PRNDL plate from the console assembly (Fig. 9). (8) Remove center console assembly. Refer to
Group 23 Body, in this service manual for the appro-
priate procedure for body style being serviced.
Fig. 5 Interlock Cable Slug
Fig. 6 Adjusting Interlock Lever
Fig. 5 Remove Hood Release lever And Dash Panel Bolster
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CAUTION: Interlock cable must by completely
clipped to the throttle pedal bracket with both barbs
of clip fully installed through mounting holes. This
is to prevent interference with throttle pedal.
(6) Snap the interlock cable routing clip into the 2
holes on the throttle pedal mounting bracket (Fig.
12). (7) Snap the end fitting of the interlock cable into
the corner of the shifter assembly (Fig. 14). The cable
end and clip must pass under and clip to the shifter
pivot.
(8) Install slug on end of interlock cable into notch,
on shifter lockout spring loaded lever (Fig. 15). Make
sure that cable slug is fully seated in cup of lever as-
sembly. (9) Adjust the Shifter/Ignition Interlock System.
See Interlock System Adjustment, in this section of
service manual. (10) Perform the Shifter/Ignition Interlock System
operation check, as described in the beginning of this
section. (11) Install center console assembly. Refer to
Group 23 Body, in this service manual for the appro-
priate procedure for the body style being serviced.
(12) Install PRNDL plate in center console. Install
the shift knob onto the shifter assembly. Install the
shift knob to shifter retaining screw and torque to 3
N Im (25 in.lbs.) (Fig. 2). (13) Install the lower steering column shrouds on
the steering column (Fig. 8). Tighten the 2 lower
shroud to steering column screws. (14) Make sure ground clip is on left breakaway
capsule. Make sure that both breakaway capsules are
fully seated in the upper steering column bracket. In-
stall the upper steering column mounting bracket
onto the steering column support bracket (Fig. 7). In-
stall the 2 upper steering column bracket to support
bracket nuts and torque to 12 N Im (105 in. lbs.).
(15) Install the upper steering column shrouds on
the steering column (Fig. 6). Tighten the 3 upper
shroud to steering column attaching screws. (16) Install the tilt lever (Fig. 6) (if so equipped)
back on the steering column assembly. (17) Install the lower dash panel bolster. Install
bolster attaching screws and torque to 3 N Im (24 in.
lbs.). Install the inside hood release lever and torque
screws to 3 N Im (24 in. lbs.) (Fig. 5).
(18) Reconnect the battery negative (-) cable to the
vehicle battery.
Fig. 14 Interlock Cable Installation
Fig. 15 Install Interlock Cable In Shifter
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AA-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 25
B-Pillar Trim Panel ....................... 25
Body Side Moulding and Applique ............ 24
Cowl Cover ............................. 13
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ............ 25
Door Opening Weatherstrips ................ 24
Floor Carpet ............................ 30
Front Center Console ..................... 29
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 15
Front Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip ..... 17
Front Door Glass ........................ 17
Front Door Glass Channel and Run Weatherstrip . 18
Front Door Glass Run Lower Channel ......... 18
Front Door Latch ......................... 16
Front Door Side View Mirror ................ 17
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 15
Front Door Trim Panel .................... 14
Front Door Window Regulator/Manual ......... 18
Front Door Window Regulator/Power .......... 19
Front End Splash Shields .................. 13
Front Fender ............................ 14
Front Power Door Lock Actuator ............. 19
Front Seat Belts ......................... 27
Front Seats ............................. 28
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 36
Grille .................................. 11
Head Lining ............................. 30
Hood and Hinges ........................ 11
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 12
Outside Front Door Latch Release Handle ..... 16
Outside Rear Door Latch Release Handle ...... 21 Overhead Console
........................ 30
Quarter Extension Trim Panel ............... 27
Quarter Trim Panel ....................... 27
Rear Deck Filler Panel .................... 31
Rear Door and Hinge ..................... 20
Rear Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip ..... 22
Rear Door Glass ......................... 22
Rear Door Glass Run Weatherstrip ........... 22
Rear Door Glass Stationary Glass Module ..... 23
Rear Door Latch ......................... 21
Rear Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 20
Rear Door Trim Panel ..................... 20
Rear Door Window Regulator/Manual ......... 23
Rear Door Window Regulator/Power .......... 23
Rear Power Door Lock Actuator ............. 22
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 28
Rear Seats ............................. 28
Rear Shelf Trim Panel ..................... 27
Rear Window Glass ...................... 32
Sun Roof Air Deflector .................... 31
Sun Roof Drain Tubes .................... 31
Sun Roof Weatherstrip .................... 31
Trunk Lid .............................. 33
Trunk Lid Hinge ......................... 34
Trunk Lid Latch .......................... 34
Trunk Lid Lock .......................... 34
Trunk Lid Luggage Rack ................... 35
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar ..................... 34
Trunk Lining ............................ 35
Trunk Opening Weatherstrip ................ 35
Vinyl Roof Bonnet ........................ 31
GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Remove hood safety catch release rod retainer
and separate rod from grille. (3) Remove grille end reinforcement attaching
bolts. (4) Remove nuts holding grille to hood.
(5) Separate grille from hood.
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.
Fig. 1 Grille Assembly
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(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.
HOOD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD HINGE REMOVAL (FIG. 3)
(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge
replacement. (2) 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 hinge, 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
fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height. (3) Remove hood to hinge attaching bolts.
(4) Remove hood hinge to front fender attaching
bolts and separate hinge from vehicle.
HOOD HINGE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. If necessary, paint
new hinge before installation.
HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE CABLE
HOOD LATCH REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Raise hood top the full up position.
(2) Remove hood latch attaching bolts holding
latch to radiator closure panel and separate from ve-
hicle. (3) Pry release cable casing attachment from slot
receiver on latch, disengage cable end from latch arm
hook.
HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL (FIG. 5)
(1) Raise hood to the full up position.
Fig. 2 Hood Assembly
Fig. 3 Hood Hinge Assembly
Fig. 4 Hood Latch Assembly
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(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding hood latch
cover to radiator closure panel and separate cover
from vehicle. (3) Disconnect hood release cable casing and cable
end from hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Latch
Removal procedure in this section. (4) Remove hood latch release cable handle attach-
ing bolts from under left lower edge of instrument
panel. (5) Disengage release cable rubber grommet from
engine compartment dash panel behind instrument
panel. (6) Rout cable assembly through engine compart-
ment around battery, under fender lip, under relay
bank, and under wiring harnesses, toward dash
panel. Push cable through access hole in dash panel
under the brake master cylinder, into passenger com-
partment.
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
COWL COVER
REMOVAL (FIG. 6)
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Disconnect windshield washer hoses from wiper
arms. (3) Remove windshield wiper arm assemblies. Re-
fer to Group 8K, Windshield Wiper and Washer Sys-
tems. (4) Remove plastic expanding type fasteners hold-
ing cowl cover to cowl, below windshield. (5) Lift back of cowl cover and slide cover rearward
from under dash panel to hood seal and separate
cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT END SPLASH SHIELDS
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG. 7)
(1) Hoist vehicle and support on suitable safety
stands. (2) Remove front wheel assembly.
(3) Remove push-in fasteners holding front wheel-
house splash shield to fender opening lip and inner
wheelhouse area. (4) Separate wheelhouse splash shield from vehi-
cle.
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRANSAXLE SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG.7)
(1) Remove one front wheelhouse splash shield
push-in fastener and separate wheelhouse splash
shield from transaxle splash shield. (2) Remove transaxle splash shield attaching bolts
and separate transaxle splash shield from vehicle.
TRANSAXLE SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
ENGINE DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG. 8)
(1) Hoist vehicle and support on suitable safety
stands. (2) Remove bolts holding engine drive belt splash
shield to right frame rail. (3) Separate drive belt splash shield from vehicle.
ENGINE DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELDINSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 5 Hood Latch Release Cable Assembly
Fig. 6 Cowl Cover Assembly
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AC-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 46
B-Pillar Trim Panel ....................... 46
Body Mouldings .......................... 49
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ............ 46
Door Frame Trim Moulding ................. 41
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 41
Front Door Glass ........................ 43
Front Door Latch ......................... 42
Front Door Trim Panel .................... 40
Front Door Water Shield ................... 41
Front Door Window Regulator ............... 42
Front End Splash Shields .................. 40
Front Seat Belts ......................... 47
Front Seats ............................. 48
Grille AC/C Body ......................... 38
Grille AC/D or AC/C-H Body ................ 37
Grille Extension Moulding .................. 37
Grille Opening Panel AC/C-Body ............. 38
Grille Opening Panel AC/D and AC/C-H Body . . . 37
Head Lining ............................. 45
Hood and Hinges ........................ 38
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 39
Hood Latch Release Cable ................. 39 Hood Ornament AC/C
..................... 38
Outside Door Handle ...................... 42
Overhead Console ........................ 45
Quarter Trim Panel ....................... 46
Rear Deck Filler Panel .................... 49
Rear Door and Hinge ..................... 44
Rear Door Frame Trim Moulding ............. 43
Rear Door Glass ......................... 45
Rear Door Glass Lift Plate and Guide Bar ..... 45
Rear Door Latch ......................... 44
Rear Door Outside Handle ................. 44
Rear Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 43
Rear Door Trim Panel ..................... 43
Rear Door Window Regulator ............... 45
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 47
Rear Seats ............................. 49
Rear Shelf Trim Panel ..................... 47
Rear Window Glass ...................... 50
Side View Mirror Trim Cover ................ 41
Trunk Lid .............................. 50
Trunk Lid Hinge ......................... 51
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar ..................... 51
Vinyl Roof Bonnet ........................ 49
GRILLE AC/D or AC/C-H BODY
GRILLE REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding grille to grille opening
panel. (2) Separate grille from vehicle.
GRILLE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE EXTENSION MOULDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise vehicle and support on safety stands if
necessary. (2) Remove nuts holding moulding to grille open-
ing panel from behind fascia below headlamps. (3) Separate moulding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL AC/D and AC/C-H BODY
GRILLE OPENING PANEL REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Remove grille.
(2) Disconnect wire connectors from all front end
lighting. (3) Remove front end splash shields as necessary to
gain access to grille opening panel attaching nuts be-
hind front fenders. (4) Remove nuts holding grille opening panel to
front fenders. (5) Remove bolts holding grille opening panel to
center support brace behind grille. (6) Separate grille opening panel from vehicle.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 1 GrilleÐAC/D Body
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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 bolts and loosen
the bottom bolts until they can be removed 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 bolts. Separate the hood from the ve-
hicle.
HOOD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD HINGE REMOVAL (FIG. 6)
(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge
replacement. (2) 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 hinge, 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
fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height. (3) Remove hood to hinge attaching bolts.
(4) Remove hood hinge to front fender attaching
bolts and separate hinge from vehicle.
HOOD HINGE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. If necessary, paint
new hinge before installation.
HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE CABLE
HOOD LATCH REMOVAL (FIG. 7)
(1) Raise hood top the full up position.
(2) Remove hood latch attaching bolts holding
latch to radiator closure panel and separate from ve-
hicle. (3) Pry release cable casing attachment from slot
receiver on latch, disengage cable end from latch arm
hook.
HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 8)
(1) Raise hood to the full up position.
(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding hood latch
cover to radiator closure panel and separate cover
from vehicle, if equipped. (3) Disconnect hood release cable casing and cable
end from hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Latch
Removal procedure in this section. (4) Remove hood latch release cable handle attach-
ing bolts from under left lower edge of instrument
panel. (5) Disengage release cable rubber grommet from
engine compartment dash panel behind instrument
panel. (6) Rout cable assembly through engine compart-
ment around battery, under fender lip, under relay
bank, and under wiring harnesses, toward dash
Fig. 5 Hood Remove or InstallÐTypical
Fig. 6 Hood Hinge AssemblyÐTypical
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panel. Push cable through access hole in dash panel
under the brake master cylinder, into passenger com-
partment.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT END SPLASH SHIELDS
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG. 9)
(1) Hoist vehicle and support on suitable safety
stands. (2) Remove front wheel assembly.
(3) Remove push-in fasteners holding front wheel-
house splash shield to fender opening lip and inner
wheelhouse area. (4) Separate wheelhouse splash shield from vehi-
cle.
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRANSAXLE SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG.9)
(1) Remove one front wheelhouse splash shield
push-in fastener and separate wheelhouse splash
shield from transaxle splash shield. (2) Remove transaxle splash shield attaching bolts
and separate transaxle splash shield from vehicle.
TRANSAXLE SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
ENGINE DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL (FIG. 10)
(1) Hoist vehicle and support on suitable safety
stands. (2) Remove bolts holding engine drive belt splash
shield to right frame rail. (3) Separate drive belt splash shield from vehicle.
ENGINE DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELDINSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
TRIM PANEL REMOVAL (FIG. 11)
(1) Remove speaker grille. Disconnect power seat
switch wire connector, if equipped. (2) Remove courtesy lamp lens.
(3) Remove screws holding arm rest to inner door
panel. (4) Remove hidden screws from carpet holding trim
panel to inner door panel.
Fig. 7 Hood Latch Assembly
Fig. 8 Hood Latch Release Cable Assembly
Fig. 9 Front Wheelhouse and Transaxle Splash Shields
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