1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM mirror

BODY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES INDEX
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Water Leaks ............................. 2 Wind Noise.............................. 3
WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing, improper
body component alignment, body seam porosity, miss-
ing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Centrifugal and
gravitational force can cause water to drip from an
area somewhat distant from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing points
should be water tight in normal wet driving conditions.
Water flowing downward from the front of the vehicle
should not enter the passenger or luggage compart-
ment. Moving sealing surfaces will not always seal
water tight under all conditions. At times, side glass,
door, or convertible top seals will allow water to enter
the passenger compartment during high pressure
washing or hard driving rain (severe) conditions. Over
compensating on door, glass, or top adjustments to stop
a water leak that occurs under severe conditions, can
cause premature seal wear and excessive closing or
latching effort. After a repair procedure has been
performed, water test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear and body components are aligned and
sealed. If component alignment or sealing is necessary,
refer to the appropriate section of this group for proper
procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA, PERSONAL IN-
JURY CAN RESULT.
When a determination has been made on the condi-
tions that a water leak occurs, simulate the conditions
as closely as possible.
² If a leak occurs when the car is parked in a steady
light rain, flood the leak area with a open ended garden
hose.
² If a leak occurs at highway speeds in a steady rain,
test the leak area with a stream or fan spray of water
from a garden hose with an adjustable nozzle. Direct
the spray in the direction comparable to actual condi-
tions. ²
If a leak seems to occur only when the vehicle is
parked on an incline, hoist the end or side of the vehicle
to simulate this condition before water testing. This
method can also be used when the leak occurs when the
vehicle accelerates, stops, or turns. If the leak occurs
on acceleration, hoist the front of the vehicle. If the
leak occurs when braking, hoist the back of the vehicle.
If the leak occurs on left turns, hoist the left side of the
vehicle. If the leak occurs on right turns, hoist the right
side of the vehicle. For hoisting recommendations refer
to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance, General
Information section.
WATER LEAK DETECTION
To detect a water leak point of entry, perform a water
test and watch for water tracks or droplets forming on
the inside if the vehicle. If necessary remove interior
trim covers or panels to gain visual access to the leak
area. If the hose can not be positioned without being
held, have someone help perform the water test. Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable
length of time to become apparent. When a leak ap-
pears, determine the highest point of the water track or
drop. The highest point usually will indicate the point
of entry. After leak point has been determined, repair
the leak and water test to verify that leak has stopped. Locating the entry point of water that is leaking into
a cavity between panels can be difficult. The trapped
water splashes or runs from the cavity it is dammed up
in, often at a distance from the entry point. Most water
leaks of this type become apparent after accelerating,
stopping, turning, or when on a incline.
MIRROR INSPECTION METHOD
When a leak point area is visually obstructed, use a
suitable mirror to gain visual access. A mirror can also
be used to deflect light to a limited access area to assist
in locating a leak point.
BRIGHT LIGHT LEAK TEST METHOD
Some water leaks in the luggage compartment can be
detected without water testing. Position the vehicle in
a brightly light area. From inside the darkened lug-
gage compartment inspect around seals and body
seams. If necessary, have a helper direct a drop light
over the suspected leak areas around the lug-
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GUIDE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
(1) Install guide cable into rear of guide assembly.
(2) Install guide assembly at an angle so the rear
portion slips under finger clips at rear of module
housing. (3) Place cable in groove of cable holder.
(4) Install screws in track assembly.
(5) Install locators.
(6) Reverse removal operation.
WINDSHIELD
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE FOR AT
LEAST 24 HOURS AFTER WINDSHIELD INSTALLA-
TION. WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IF URETHANE AD-
HESIVE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY CURED. REFER TO
MANUFACTURER OF URETHANE BEING USED FOR
CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS. WHEN INSTALLING GLASS, DO NOT USE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE AFTER DATE ON PRODUCT HAS
EXPIRED. SAFETY AND QUALITY OF REPAIR
WOULD BE QUESTIONABLE. DO NOT USE URETHANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER IN
CLOSED WORK AREA, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RE-
SULT. PROTECT SKIN FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH
URETHANE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN
WORKING WITH GLASS, PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
CAUTION: Protect all painted or trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers,
damage will result. Do not damage painted surfaces when removing
mouldings or cutting urethane around windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the
removal operation. The windshield is part of the struc-
tural support for the roof. The urethane bonding used
to secure the windshield to the fence is difficult to cut
or clean from any surface. If the mouldings are set in
urethane, it would also be unlikely they could be
salvaged. Before removing the windshield, check the
availability of the windshield and mouldings from the
parts supplier.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove cowl cover.
(3) Remove windshield mouldings using a suitable
hook tool and trim stick (Fig. 1). (4) Cut urethane bonding from around windshield
using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cutting
device can be used if available (Fig. 2). (5) Separate windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing windshield to avoid pressurizing the pas-
senger compartment if a door or the trunk lid is
slammed before urethane bonding is cured. Water
leaks can result.
Fig. 8 Guide Assembly
Fig. 1 Windshield Mouldings
Fig. 2 Cut Urethane Around Windshield
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Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before
returning the vehicle to use. The windshield fence should be cleaned of old ure-
thane bonding material. Support spacers should be
cleaned and properly installed on weld studs or re-
pair screws at bottom of windshield opening. (1) Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening and position glass in the center of the open-
ing against the support spacers. Mark the glass at
the support spacers with a grease pencil or pieces of
masking tape and ink pen to use as a reference for
installation. Remove replacement windshield from
windshield opening (Fig. 3). (2) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 4). (3) Clean inside of windshield with Mopar Glass
Cleaner and lint-free cloth. (4) Apply clear glass primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around perimeter of windshield and wipe with clean/
dry lint-free cloth. (5) Install mouldings on windshield (Fig. 4).
(6) Apply black-out primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide on
top and sides of windshield and 25 mm (1 in.) on bot-
tom of windshield. Allow at least three minutes dry-
ing time. (7) Position windshield bonding compression spac-
ers on lower fence above the support spacers at the
edge of the windshield opening (Fig. 5). (8) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around perimeter of windshield along the inside of
the mouldings. (9) With the aid of a helper, position the wind-
shield over the windshield opening. Align the refer-
ence marks at the bottom of the windshield to the
support spacers. (10) Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield
opening fence. Guide the top moulding into proper
position if necessary. Push windshield inward to
fence spacers at bottom and until top moulding is
flush to roof line (Fig. 6). (11) Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mo- par, Super Clean or equivalent.
(12) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(13) Install inside rear view mirror.
(14) After urethane has cured, water test wind-
shield to verify repair.
Fig. 3 Center Windshield and Mark at Support
Spacers
Fig. 4 Work Surface Set-up and MouldingsInstallation
Fig. 5 Position Urethane Compression Spacers
Fig. 6 Lower Windshield Into Position
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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 SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL (FIG. 16)
(1) Remove front door trim panel.
(2) Remove side view mirror remote adjusting
knob cover, if equipped. (3) Remove screws holding mirror bezel to door
frame and separate bezel from door. Loosen set-screw
holding bezel to mirror adjuster cable, if equipped. (4) Remove silencer seal from door frame behind
mirror bezel. (5) Disconnect power mirror wire connector, if
equipped. (6) Remove access hole cover.
(7) Remove nuts holding mirror to door frame and
separate mirror from door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL (FIG. 17)
(1) Remove door trim panel, silencer pad, and wa-
ter shield. (2) Position door glass half way up in door glass
opening. (3) Insert door glass removal tool C-4867 between
the glass slide and channel retaining lip at approxi-
mately 50 mm (2 in.) down from top rearward corner
of glass. Push handle of tool toward glass to open
channel. Push downward at the front of the glass to
separate the slide from the channel. (4) Insert door glass removal tool C-4867 between
the glass slide and channel retaining lip at approxi-
mately 50 mm (2 in.) up from bottom rearward cor-
ner of glass through opening in inner door panel.
Push handle of tool toward glass to open channel.
Pull upward at front of glass to separate the slide
from the channel. Do not allow upper slide to snap
bank into channel. (5) Rotate front of glass downward and slide glass
forward to separate glass lift channel from regulator
lift arm roller. (6) Remove door glass through opening at top of
door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lower door glass into opening at top of door.
(2) Tip rear of glass downward and insert window
regulator lift arm roller into glass lift channel. (3) Guide door glass into glass run weatherstrip at
front of door. (4) Push top of glass rearward to snap top slide
into glass run channel. (5) Push downward at front of glass to snap bottom
slide into glass run channel. (6) Install water shield, silencer pad and trim
panel.
FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING AND
WEATHERSTRIP
BELT MOULDING AND WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL (FIG. 18)
(1) Remove trim panel, silencer pad, and water
shield as necessary to gain access to belt moulding
attaching screws. (2) Remove door glass.
(3) Remove screws holding belt moulding and
weatherstrip to outer door panel and separate moul-
ding from door.
BELT MOULDING AND WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 16 Front Door Side View Mirror
Fig. 17 Front Door Glass
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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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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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