1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM remove seats

WHEELS SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX
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General Information ........................ 6
Tire and Wheel Balance .................... 6
Tire and Wheel Run Out .................... 7 Wheel Installation
......................... 6
Wheel Replacement ....................... 6
GENERAL INFORMATION
Original equipment wheels are designed for proper
operation at all loads up to the maximum vehicle ca-
pacity. All models use steel or cast aluminum drop center
wheels. The safety rim wheel (Fig. 1) has raised sec-
tions between the rim flanges and the rim well A.
Initial inflation of the tires forces the bead over
these raised sections. In case of tire failure the raised
sections help hold the tire in position on the wheel
until the vehicle can be brought to a safe stop. Cast aluminum wheels require special balance
weights and alignment equipment.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific
applications and must be replaced with equivalent
parts. Do not use replacement parts of lessor quality
or a substitute design. All aluminum and some steel
wheels have wheel stud nuts which feature an en-
larged nose. This enlarged nose is necessary to en-
sure proper retention of the aluminum wheels. Before installing the wheel, be sure to remove any
build up of corrosion on the wheel mounting surfaces
with scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels
without good metal-to-metal contact could cause later
loosening of wheel nuts. This could adversely affect
the safety and handling of your vehicle. To install the wheel, position it properly on the
mounting surface using the hub pilot as a guide. All wheel nuts should be lightly tightened before progres-
sively tightening them in sequence (Fig. 2). Tighten
wheel nuts to 129 N Im (95 ft. lbs.). Never use oil or
grease on studs or nuts.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Wheels must be replaced if they:
² have excessive run out
² are bent or dented
² leak air through welds
² have damaged bolt holes
Wheel repairs employing hammering, heating, or
welding are not allowed. Original equipment replacement wheels are avail-
able through your dealer. When obtaining wheels from
any other source, the replacement wheels should be
equivalent in load carrying capacity. The wheel dimen-
sions (diameter, width, offset, and mounting configura-
tion) must match original equipment wheels. Failure to
use equivalent replacement wheels may adversely af-
fect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Replace-
ment with used wheels is not recommended as
their service history may have included severe
treatment or very high mileage and they could
fail without warning.
TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE
Balancing need is indicated by vibration of seats,
floor pan, or steering wheel when driving over 90 km/h
(55 mph) on a smooth road.
Fig. 1 Safety Rim
Fig. 2 Tightening Wheel Nuts (5-Stud)
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BODY
CONTENTS
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AA-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . 11
AC-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . 37
AG-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . 52
AJ-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . 71
AJ/27-VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE BODYCOMPONENT SERVICE ................. 86
AP-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . 97
AP/17-VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE ................. 117 AY-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . 133
BODY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES .......... 2
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION .......... 1
PAINT ................................. 4
POWER SUNROOF ....................... 6
WINDSHIELD ........................... 9
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Throughout this group, references to the Chrysler
Corporation vehicle family identification code is used
when describing a procedure that is unique to that
vehicle. Refer to Introduction Group of this manual for
detailed information on vehicle identification. If a
procedure is common to all vehicles covered in this
manual, no reference will be made to a vehicle family
code.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED
WITH AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM, REVIEW ALL
PRECAUTIONS IN GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN SER-
VICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT. USE A BREATHING FILTER WHEN SPRAYING
PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH PETRO-
LEUM OR ALCOHOL BASED CLEANING SOLVENTS.
PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT VENTURE UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: When holes must be drilled or punched in
a inner body panel, verify depth of space to the outer
body panel, electrical wiring, or other components.
Damage to vehicle can result. Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result. Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage to finish
or color can result. Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
attaching fasteners when servicing interior trim. Plas-
tic panel can break.
Chrysler Corporation uses many different types of
push-in fasteners to secure the interior and exterior
trim to the body . Most of these fasteners can be reused
to assemble the trim during various repair procedures.
At times a push-in fastener cannot be removed without
damaging the fastener or the component it is holding.
If it is not possible to remove a fastener without
damaging a component or body, cut or brake the
fastener and use a new one when installing the com-
ponent. Never pry or pound on a plastic or press-board
trim component. Using a suitable fork-type prying
device, pry the fastener from the retaining hole behind
the component being removed. When installing, verify
that fastener is aligned with the retaining hole, by
hand, push directly on or over the fastener until it
seats. Apply a low force pull to the panel to verify that
it is secure. When it is necessary to remove components to service
another, it should not be necessary to apply excessive
force or bend a component to remove it. Before damag-
ing a component to be reused, verify there is no hidden
fasteners or captured edges holding the component in.
Often a fastener is hidden by carpeting nap or trim
plugs.
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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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FRONT DOOR GLASS CHANNEL AND RUN
WEATHERSTRIP
GLASS CHANNEL AND RUN WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL (FIG. 19)
(1) Remove door belt moulding and weatherstrip
assembly. (2) Remove front and rear door glass opening cor-
ner seals (Fig. 18) (3) Pull door glass run weatherstrip from forward
lower channel and upper door frame back to rear up-
per corner of door frame. (4) Separate weatherstrip from top of rear door
frame down to first clip. Using a suitable hook tool,
disengage clip barb from door frame channel. Pull
weatherstrip outward to disengage clip. Repeat this
procedure at each clip down the rear channel. (5) Separate glass channel and run weatherstrip
from door.
GLASS CHANNEL AND RUN WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
(1) Insert glass run weatherstrip into top of glass
opening upper channel. Align molded corners of
weatherstrip to corners of glass opening. (2) Push weatherstrip and glass run channel into
upper rear glass opening channel. Seat the top re-
taining clip by placing a fiber trim stick (C-4755)
over the clip attaching rivet inside the glass run
channel and push or tap firmly inward until clip
seats. Verify the alignment of the weatherstrip in
the top rear corner. Repeat this procedure on each
clip going down the run. (3) Install glass opening corner seals.
(4) Install door belt moulding and weatherstrip as-
sembly.
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LOWER CHANNEL
FRONT OR REAR LOWER CHANNEL REMOVAL (FIG. 20)
(1) Remove door glass channel and run weather-
strip as necessary to gain access to lower channels
and attaching rivets. (2) Drift punch rivet center expansion pins from
each pop-rivet fastener holding channel to door panel
or mirror support frame. (3) Drill pop-rivet fasteners out of door panel or
mirror support frame and separate front or rear
channel from door.
FRONT OR REAR LOWER CHANNEL INSTALLATION
(1) Install lower channel into at design location.
(2) Install pop-rivets using a suitable pop-rivet
gun. (3) Install Glass channel and run weatherstrip.
(4) Install belt moulding and weatherstrip assem-
bly. (5) Install door glass.
(6) Install window opening lower corner seals.
(7) Install door water shield silencer pad and trim
panel.
FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR/MANUAL
MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL (FIG. 21)
(1) Remove trim panel, silencer pad, and water
shield.
Fig. 18 Front Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip
Fig. 19 Front Door Glass Channel and Run Weatherstrip
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INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANT BELTS REMOVAL (FIG. 40)
Vehicles equipped with front bucket seats with cen-
ter console do not have center occupant belts. (1) Remove bolt holding inboard buckle/center oc-
cupant belt to floor. (2) Disconnect seat belt sensor wire connector.
(3) Separate buckle/belt assembly from vehicle.
INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANT BELT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BELTS
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELTREMOVAL (FIG. 41)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove bolt holding lap belt to floor at wheel-
house kickup. (3) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to quar-
ter panel.
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANTBELTS REMOVAL (FIG. 41)
(1) Remove rear seat cushion.
(2) Remove bolt holding inboard buckle/center oc-
cupant belt to floor. (3) Separate buckle/belt assembly from vehicle.
INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANT BELTINSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT SEATS
REMOVAL (FIG. 42 OR 43)
(1) Position seat full forward.
(2) Remove screws holding rear track riser covers
and separate covers from tracks. (3) On power seat track, remove outboard track
cover. (4) On 50/50 seats, remove inboard seat belt at-
taching bolt from floor. (5) Remove nuts holding seat track to floor.
(6) Position seat full rearward.
(7) On power seat track, remove door sill scuff
plate and disconnect wire connector. (8) Remove bolts holding seat track to cross mem-
ber. (9) Remove seat from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEATS
REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts holding cushion to floor.
(2) Push center occupant seat belts through open-
ings in cushion. (3) Remove cushion from vehicle.
REAR SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 40 Front Seat Belts
Fig. 41 Rear Seat Belts
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REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL (FIG. 44)
(1) Hinge seat back forward and disengage push-in
fasteners holding carpet backing to trunk floor. (2) Remove bolts holding outboard hinge pivot
bracket to seat back. (3) Pull seat back outward to disengage inboard
pivot and separate from vehicle.
REAR SEAT BACK INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
SEAT BACK BOLSTER CUSHION REMOVAL (FIG. 44)
(1) Remove rear seat cushion and back as neces-
sary. (2) Remove bolts holding outboard back bolster to
quarter panel. (3) Lift bolster upward to disengage hook retainer
on back of bolster and separate from vehicle.
SEAT BACK BOLSTER CUSHION INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 45)
(1) Position front seats full forward.
(2) Remove access hole plugs on sides of center
arm rest riser and remove bolts holding riser to floor
bracket. (3) Remove coin holder and remove screws holding
arm rest riser to front console. (4) Position front seats full rearward.
(5) Remove radio bezel from instrument panel. Re-
fer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel. Remove screws
holding console to instrument panel. (6) Remove screws holding console to lower instru-
ment panel rail. (7) Remove screws and disengage hook and loop
fastener holding carpet panels to sides of console and
separate panels from console. (8) Remove screws holding console to forward floor
mounting bracket. (9) Remove set screw holding gear selector knob to
shift lever and pull knob from shifter on vehicles
with automatic transaxle. (10) Lift forward edge of PRNDL cover and sepa-
rate cover from console on vehicles with automatic
transaxle. (11) Lift gear shift boot adapter from console and
push adapter through opening in console on vehicles
with manual transaxle. (12) Separate console from floor and remove from
vehicle.
Fig. 42 Manual Front Seat
Fig. 43 Power Front Seat
Fig. 44 Rear Seat Cushion and Back
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. On vehicles with
automatic transaxle, verify gear selector indicator
adjustment before returning vehicle to use.
FLOOR CARPET
REMOVAL (FIG. 46)
(1) Remove cowl trim panels and scuff plates.
(2) Remove front seats and inboard seat belts.
(3) Remove center arm rest and front console.
(4) Remove outboard seat belt lower attaching
bolts. (5) Remove rear seat cushion.
(6) Pull carpet from under B-pillar trim covers.
(7) Fold carpet and remove through front door
opening.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 47)
(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 (FIG. 48)
(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. (3) Remove screws holding coat hooks to roof above
rear doors. (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. (8) Remove pinch welt holding headlining to sun
roof opening, if equipped. (9) Remove inside rear view mirror from wind-
shield bracket if necessary. (10) Disengage hook and loop fasteners holding
head lining to roof above rear window and slide head
lining forward about 25 mm (1 in.).
Fig. 45 Front Center Console
Fig. 46 Floor Carpet and Silencers
Fig. 47 Overhead Console
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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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