1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM fuel pressure

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.
Fig. 13 Check Intake (Cross) Manifold Mounting Surface
Fig. 14 Check Intake Plenum Mounting Surfaces
Fig. 10 Vacuum Connections for Fuel Rail and FuelPressure Regulator
Fig. 11 Fuel Injector Wiring Harness
Fig. 12 Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail Assembly
Ä EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 17

(2) Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten shoulder bolt to 28 N Im (250 in. lbs.)
(3) Attach crossover pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolt to 69 N Im (51 ft. lbs.)
(4) Connect heated oxygen sensor lead (Fig. 18).
(5) Install front exhaust manifold and attach ex-
haust crossover. (6) Install front manifold heat shield and tighten
attaching screws to 15 N Im (130 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLD SERVICEÐ3.3/3.8L
ENGINES
INTAKE MANIFOLD
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.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCE- DURE
The MPI fuel system is under a constant pressure
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 Num-
ber 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. (e) Remove jumper wires.
(f) Continue fuel system service.
(3) Remove air cleaner to throttle body hose assem-
bly (Fig. 2).
Fig. 20 Check Exhaust Manifold Mounting Surface
Fig. 21 Identify Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Fig. 1 Injector Harness Connectors
Fig. 2 Throttle Body AssemblyÐ3.3/3.8L Engines
Ä EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 19

(12) Remove the fuel hose quick connect fittings
from the fuel rail using an open end wrench to push
in on the plastic ring located on the end of the fit-
tings. Gently pull the fittings from the fuel rail (Fig.
7).
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(13) Remove direct ignition system (DIS) coils and
generator bracket to intake manifold bolt (Fig. 8). (14) Remove intake manifold bolts and rotate man-
ifold back over rear valve cover (Fig. 9). (15) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover
when servicing (Fig. 10). (16) Remove vacuum harness connector from Fuel
Pressure Regulator. (17) Remove fuel tube retainer bracket screw and
fuel rail attaching bolts (Fig. 10). Spread the retainer
bracket to allow fuel tube removal clearance. (18) Remove fuel rail injector wiring clip from the
generator bracket (Fig. 11). (19) Disconnect cam sensor, coolant temperature
sensor, and engine temperature sensors. (20) Remove fuel injector wiring clip from intake
manifold water tube. (21) Remove fuel rail. Be careful not to damage
the rubber injector O-rings upon removal from their
ports (Fig. 12). (22) Remove upper radiator hose, bypass hose and
rear intake manifold hose (Fig. 13). (23) Remove intake manifold bolts. Remove intake
manifold. (24) Remove intake manifold seal retainers screws
(Fig. 14). Remove intake manifold gasket.
INSPECTION
Check for:
² Damage and cracks of each section.
Fig. 7 Quick Connect Fuel Fittings to Fuel Rail
Fig. 8 Ignition Coils
Fig. 9 Intake Manifold Bolts
Fig. 10 Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts
Ä EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 21

(7) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports (Fig. 12). (8) Install the (4) fuel rail attaching bolts and
tighten to 22 N Im (200 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 10).
(9) Install fuel tube retaining bracket screw and
tighten to 4 N Im (35 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 10).
(10) Reconnect cam sensor, coolant temperature
sensor and engine temperature sensors (Fig. 11). (11) Install fuel injector harness wiring clips on
the generator bracket and intake manifold water
tube (Fig. 11). (12) Connect fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
(13) Remove covering on lower intake manifold
and clean surface. (14) Place intake manifold gasket on lower mani-
fold. Put upper manifold into place and install bolts
finger tight. (15) Install the generator bracket to intake mani-
fold bolt and the cylinder head to intake manifold
strut bolts. Do not torque.
(16) Tighten intake manifold bolts to 28 N Im (250
in. lbs.) torque in the sequence shown in (Fig. 9). (17) Tighten generator bracket to intake manifold
bolt to 54 N Im (40 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 8).
(18) Tighten the cylinder head to intake manifold
strut bolts to 54 N Im (40 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 5).
(19) Connect ground strap, MAP and heated oxy-
gen sensor electrical connectors (Fig. 6). (20) Connect charge temperature sensor electrical
connector (Fig. 5). (21) Connect vacuum harness to intake plenum
(Fig. 5). (22) Using a new gasket, connect the EGR tube
flange to the intake manifold and tighten to 22 N Im
(200 in. lbs.) torque. (23) Clip wiring harness into the hole in the throt-
tle cable bracket. (24) Connect the wiring connectors to the throttle
position sensor TPS and automatic idle speed AIS
motor (Fig. 4). (25) Connect vacuum harness to throttle body (Fig.
4). (26) Install the direct ignition system DIS coils.
Tighten fasteners to 12 N Im (105 in. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 8). (27) Lubricate the ends of the chassis fuel tubes
with 30 wt oil. Connect fuel supply and return hoses
to chassis fuel tube assembly. pull back on the quick
connect fitting to ensure complete insertion (Fig. 7).
(Refer to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and Quick Connect Fit-
tings in Group 14 Fuel Systems). (28) Install throttle cable (Fig. 3).
(29) Connect fuel injector wiring harness.
(30) Install air cleaner and hose assembly (Fig. 2).
(31) Connect negative battery cable. Fill Cooling
System. See Cooling System, Group 7. (32) 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.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from
rear cowl side exhaust manifold at articulated joint. (2) Separate EGR tube from rear manifold and dis-
connect Heated Oxygen Sensor lead wire (Fig. 16). (3) Remove Generator/Power Steering Support
Strut (Fig. 16). (4) Remove bolts attaching cross-over pipe to man-
ifold (Fig. 16).
Fig. 15 Intake Manifold Gasket Sealing
Fig. 16 EGR Tube, Heated Oxygen Sensor and Generator/Power Steering Strut
Ä EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 23

FUEL SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
page page
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 95
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 100
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 107
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION .................. 83
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .................. 35
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS .............. 41
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ................ 48
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION .................. 24
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐGENERAL DIAGNOSIS ....... 66
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS . . . 70
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐSERVICE PROCEDURES ..... 77
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐSYSTEM OPERATION ....... 55 3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 125
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 130
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 138
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION ................. 113
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 157
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 162
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 169
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION ................. 145
ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THROTTLE CABLE .............................. 21
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM ................. 3
FUEL TANKS .......................... 14
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 178
GENERAL INFORMATION
Throughout this group, references are made to a
particular vehicle by letter designation. A chart
showing the breakdown of these designations is in-
cluded in the Introduction Section at the front of this
service manual. The Fuel System consists of the fuel tank, fuel
pump, fuel filter, throttle body, fuel injectors, fuel
tubes and vacuum tubes. The Fuel Delivery System consists of the fuel
pump, fuel filter, fuel lines and fuel hoses. The Fuel Tank Assembly consists of the fuel tank,
filler tube, a fuel gauge sending unit assembly and a
pressure-vacuum filler cap. Also, the Evaporation Control System is part of the
fuel system. The evaporation control system is de-
signed to reduce the emission of fuel vapor into the
atmosphere. The description and function of the Evaporation
Control System is found in Group 25 of this manual.FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your vehicle was designed to meet all emission
regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when
using high quality unleaded gasoline.
VEHICLES WITHOUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINES
Use unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
rating of 87.
VEHICLES WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINESÐEXCEPT 16 VALVE 2.2L ENGINES
These vehicles will operate satisfactorily on both
regular unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
rating or 87, and premium unleaded gasoline having
a minimum octane rating of 91. The use of premium
unleaded gasoline will improve performance.
VEHICLES WITH 2.2L 16 VALVE ENGINES
The use of premium unleaded gasoline having a
minimum octane of 91 is recommended. If premium
unleaded is not available, then unleaded gasoline
Ä FUEL SYSTEMS 14 - 1

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM INDEX
page page
Chassis Fuel Tubes ...................... 11
Flexible Fuel Components ................... 3
Fuel FilterÐAll Vehicles .................... 9
Fuel Hoses, Clamps, and Quick Connect Fittings . 10
Fuel Pump Assembly ...................... 5
Fuel Pump Module Installation ............... 9
Fuel Pump Module Removal ................. 8
Fuel Pump Pressure TestÐ2.2L/2.5L TBI and 3.0L MPI Engines ........................... 7
Fuel Pump Pressure TestÐAll Except 2.2L/2.5L TBI and 3.0L MPI ....................... 6
Fuel Pump Strainer Service .................. 9 Fuel System Pressure
...................... 6
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐ 2.2L/2.5L TBI ........................... 4
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐ3.0L . . 5
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐExcept 2.2L/2.5L TBI and 3.0L ................... 4
General Information ........................ 3
Identifying Flexible Fuel Components .......... 3
Mechanical Malfunctions .................... 8
Methanol Concentration SensorÐFlexible Fuel AA-Body .............................. 4
Service Precautions for Flexible Fuel Vehicles .... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Beginning this model year, Chrysler began produc-
ing AA-Body vehicles designed to operate on a mix-
ture of gasoline and methanol. These automobiles are
referred to as Flexible Fuel vehicles. 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. In many cases, the procedures for servicing flexible
fuel components is identical to gasoline only compo-
nents. Refer to the particular Service Procedure in
this section. If the service procedure for flexible fuel
component differs from a gasoline only component,
the title of each service procedure identifies the ap-
plication.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL
VEHICLES
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.
IDENTIFYING FLEXIBLE FUEL COMPONENTS
Flexible Fuel vehicles have unique methanol com-
patible fuel system components. Chrysler identifies
methanol compatible components that could be phys-
ically interchanged with gasoline only parts by color-
ing them green or applying a green label or tag to
them. Even though they may appear physically iden-
tical, components for gasoline only vehicles must not
be used on flexible fuel vehicles.
FLEXIBLE FUEL COMPONENTS
Flexible fuel AA-body vehicles uses many unique
fuel system components. The unique parts are green
in appearance or have a green tag or label attached
to them. While components used on gasoline only ve-
hicles may look similar or identical, they cannot be
used on flexible fuel vehicles. When servicing a com-
ponent, always use an original equipment or equiva-
lent flexible fuel replacement. The fuel system of flexible fuel AA-body vehicles
have the following unique components.
² Fuel pump module
² Fuel level sensor
² Fuel gauge (gauge cluster).
² Fuel tank
² Fuel pressure regulator (including O-rings)
² Fuel rail
² Fuel injectors (including O-rings)
² Fuel tubes
² Fuel filter
² EVAP canister
² Fuel filler cap
² Fuel filler tube
² Pressure relief/Rollover valve
² All fuel system and emission system hoses and
tubes
Ä FUEL SYSTEMS 14 - 3

INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IDENTIFICATIONÐFLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY
Flexible fuel A-Body vehicles use a unique gauge
cluster. To identify the cluster, remove it from the
instrument panel and check the number on the tag
on the top. If the part number matches the number
in the parts book for flexible fuel A-bodies, the vehi-
cle was built with the correct cluster. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges, for cluster re-
moval and installation.
METHANOL CONCENTRATION SENSORÐFLEXIBLE
FUEL AA-BODY
The methanol concentration sensor contains a mi-
croprocessor that determines the percentage of gaso-
line and methanol in the fuel system. From the
methanol concentration sensor input, the powertrain
control module (PCM) determines the amount of
methanol in the fuel. The vehicle can operate on a
mixtures up to 85 percent methanol, 15 percent gas-
oline. The methanol concentration sensor output voltages
varies with the percent of methanol in the fuel sys-
tem. The sensor output voltage (input for PCM)
ranges from 0.5 volts for pure gasoline to 4.75 volts
for 85 percent methanol. For two seconds at key ON
when the operator starts the vehicle, the sensor cal-
ibrates the PCM. During the calibration period the
sensor sends 4.45 volts to the PCM as a correction
factor. The methanol concentration sensor has a built-in
shutdown capability. If the sensor shuts down, it de-
faults to the previous learned value (output voltage
based on methanol percentage of fuel). The methanol concentration sensor attaches to a
bracket at the rear of the fuel tank, next to the fuel
filler tube (Fig. 1).
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES,
WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES. DO
NOT ALLOW METHANOL/GASOLINE MIXTURES TO
CONTACT SKIN. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VEN-
TILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
Quick connect fittings attach the fuel tubes to the
methanol concentration sensor (Fig. 1) (1) Release fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel
System Pressure Release Procedure. (2) Disconnect the fuel tubes from sensor. Refer to
Quick Connect Fittings in this section. (3) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(4) Remove mounting nuts.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sensor on bracket. Tighten mounting nut.
(2) Attach electrical connector to sensor.
(3) Connect fuel tubes to sensor. Refer to Quick
Connect Fittings in this section.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDUREÐEXCEPT 2.2L/2.5L TBI AND 3.0L
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES,
WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES. DO
NOT ALLOW METHANOL/GASOLINE MIXTURES TO
CONTACT SKIN. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VEN-
TILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove fuel filler cap.
(3) Remove the protective cap from the fuel pres-
sure test port on the fuel rail (Fig. 2). (4) Place the open end of fuel pressure release
hose, tool number C-4799-1, into an approved gaso-
line container or a container approved for gasoline/
methanol mixtures. Connect the other end of hose
C-4799-1 to the fuel pressure test port (Fig. 3). Fuel
pressure will bleed off through the hose into the gas-
oline container. Fuel gauge C-4799-A contains hose
C-4799-1.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDUREÐ2.2L/2.5L TBI
CAUTION: Before servicing the fuel pump, fuel
lines, fuel filter, throttle body, or fuel injector, re-
lease fuel system pressure.Fig. 1 Methanol Concentration Sensor
14 - 4 FUEL SYSTEMS Ä

(1) Loosen fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pres-
sure. (2) Disconnect injector wiring harness connector at
edge of throttle body (Fig. 4). (3) Connect a jumper wire between terminal Num-
ber 1 of the injector harness and engine ground. (4) Connect a jumper wire to the positive terminal
Number 2 of the injector harness and touch the bat-
tery positive post for no longer than 5 seconds .
This releases system pressure. (5) Remove jumper wires.
(6) Continue fuel system service.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDUREÐ3.0L
(1) Disconnect the fuel rail electrical harness from
the engine harness. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams. (2) Connect one end of a jumper wire to the A142
circuit terminal of the fuel rail harness connector. (3) Connect the other end of the jumper wire to a
12 volt power source. (4) Connect one end of a jumper wire to a good
ground source. (5) Momentarily ground one of the injectors by
connecting the other end of the jumper wire to an in-
jector terminal in the harness connector. Repeat pro-
cedure for 2 to 3 injectors.
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
The fuel pump assembly consists of the fuel pump
and the reservoir body. The reservoir body takes the place of an internal
fuel tank reservoir. The reservoir maintains fuel at
the pump inlet during all driving conditions, espe-
cially when the fuel level is low. The system uses a positive displacement, gerotor
gear, immersible pump with a permanent magnet
electric motor (Fig. 5). The pump draws fuel through
a strainer and pushes it through the electric motor to
the outlet. The pump contains three check valves.
One valve relieves internal fuel pump pressure and
regulates maximum pump output. Another valve, in-
side the pump assembly in the fuel return circuit,
prevents fuel tank leakage if the line is damaged
during an accident. The third valve, in the pump out-
let, maintains pump pressure during engine off con-
ditions. The fuel pump relay provides voltage to the
fuel pump. All pumps have a maximum stall pres-
sure output of approximately 930 kPa (135 psi). All front wheel drive car fuel systems, except
Turbo III and flexible fuel AA-body vehicles use the
same fuel pump. Turbo III and flexible fuel AA-Body
vehicles each use different fuel pumps although they
look similar to pumps used in other vehicles. Release fuel system pressure before servicing the
fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter, or parts of
the fuel rail. Follow the Fuel System Pressure Re-
lease procedure to relieve fuel system pressure.
Fig. 2 Fuel Pressure Test PortÐTypical
Fig. 3 Releasing Fuel PressureÐEngines With Test Ports On Fuel Rail
Fig. 4 Injector Harness ConnectorÐ2.2L/2.5L TBI
Ä FUEL SYSTEMS 14 - 5