CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

fuel tube enters the fitting, the retainer locks the shoul-
der of the nipple in place and the O-rings seal the tube.
CAUTION: Quick-connect fittings are not serviced
separately. Do not attempt to repair damaged quick-
connect fittings or fuel tubes. Replace the complete
fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly.
When installing fuel tubes, route them in the holders
along the frame rail, fuel tank and the rear of the en-
gine.
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.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from the battery.
(2) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
Refer to the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure in this
section. (3) Remove any loose dirt from quick connect fit-
tings.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY FUEL SPILLAGE.
(4) Push the quick connect fitting toward the fuel
tube while depressing the built-in release tool. Then
slightly twist the fitting and pull it off the fuel tube
(Fig. 14). (5) Cover the fitting to prevent contamination.
TUBE/FITTING SERVICE
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.
If a quick connect fitting needs service, the follow-
ing procedure must be followed: (1) Disconnect the battery negative battery cable.
(2) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release Pro-
cedure.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY FUEL SPILLAGE. (3) Remove the quick connect fitting from the fuel
tube by pushing in on the plastic ring located on the
end of the fitting. Gently pull the fitting from the
fuel tube. (4) Cut off the crimp ferrules at each end of the
hose, taking care not to damage the quick connect
fitting or the fuel tube. (5) Discard the ferrules and hose.
WARNING: FUEL SYSTEM HOSES AND TUBES DE-
SIGNED FOR GASOLINE ONLY VEHICLES CANNOT
BE USED ON FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES. WHEN
SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A FLEXIBLE
FUEL VEHICLE, ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
OR EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.
(6) Replace the hose using original equipment or
equivalent hose. (7) Attach the replacement hose to the quick con-
nect fitting and fuel tube using the correct hose
clamps (Fig. 15). Original equipment hose clamps
have a special rolled edge construction to prevent the
edge of the clamp cutting into the hose. Only original
equipment clamps or equivalent may be used in this
system. Other types of clamps may cut into the hoses
and cause high pressure fuel leaks. (8) Tighten hose clamps to 1 N Im (10 in. lbs.)
torque.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay remains energized
for either 7 minutes, until the test is stopped, or un-
til the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(9) Use the DRBII scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
CHASSIS FUEL TUBES
Figures 16 and 17 show fuel system component lo-
cations and chassis fuel tube routings.
Fig. 15 Quick Connect Fuel Fittings
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Fig. 16 Fuel Tank, Filter, and Chassis Line RoutingÐExcept Flexible Fuel AA-Body
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Fig. 17 Fuel Tank, Filter, and Chassis Line RoutingÐFlexible Fuel AA-Body
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FUEL TANKS INDEX
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Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 14
Fuel Pump Module ....................... 18
Fuel Reservoir ........................... 18
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐ 2.2L/2.5L TBI .......................... 15
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐ3.0L . 15
Fuel System Pressure Release ProcedureÐ Except 2.2L/2.5L TBI and 3.0L ............. 15 Fuel Tank
.............................. 16
Fuel Tank Level Sensor ................... 18
Fuel Tank Pressure Relief and Roll-Over Valve . . 20
General Information ....................... 14
Identifying Flexible Fuel Components .......... 14
Methanol Concentration Sensor .............. 18
Pressure Vacuum Fuel Filler Tube Cap ........ 14
Service Precautions for Flexible Fuel Vehicles . . . 14
GENERAL INFORMATION
The fuel tanks of Chrysler Corporation built vehi-
cles are equipped with fuel and vapor controls that
allow the vehicle to pass a full 360É rollover. The fuel delivery system used on front wheel drive
vehicles contains a fuel tank pressure relief/rollover
valve. The valve mounts on the top of the fuel tank.
The valve functions as a pressure relief valve while
the vehicle is upright. The valve also contains a
check valve that prevents fuel from escaping the fuel
tank if the vehicle turns over. The fuel filler cap also acts as a pressure/vacuum
valve. When pressure inside the fuel tank gets too
high or too low, the fuel filler cap opens to relieve
the difference in air pressure. An evaporation control system restricts fuel evapo-
ration into the atmosphere and reduces unburned hy-
drocarbons. Vapors from the fuel tank are collected
in a charcoal filled canister. The vapors are held in
the canister until the engine is operating. When the
engine operates, vapors are drawn through the in-
take manifold into the combustion chambers.
FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES
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.
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 AA-body vehicles
must not be used on flexible fuel vehicles.
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.
PRESSURE VACUUM FUEL FILLER TUBE CAP
WARNING: REMOVE FUEL FILLER TUBE CAP TO
RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING
OR REPAIRING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
The loss of any fuel or vapor out of the filler tube
neck is prevented by the use of a safety filler cap.
The cap releases only under significant pressure 10.9
to 13.45 kPa (1.58 to 1.95 psi). The vacuum release
for all gas caps is between .97 and 2.0 kPa (.14 and
.29 psi). The cap must be replaced by a similar unit
in order for the system to remain effective.
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WARNING: FUEL FILLER TUBE CAPS DESIGNED
FOR GASOLINE ONLY VEHICLES CANNOT BE
USED ON FLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY VEHICLES.
WHEN SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A FLEX-
IBLE FUEL VEHICLE, ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIP-
MENT OR EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS.
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. 1).
(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 methanol/
gasoline mixtures. Connect the other end of hose
C-4799-1 to the fuel pressure test port (Fig. 2). 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.
(1) Loosen fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pres-
sure. (2) Disconnect injector wiring harness connector at
edge of throttle body (Fig. 3). (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-
FUEL TANK CAPACITIES
Fig. 1 Fuel Pressure Test PortÐTypical
Fig. 2 Releasing Fuel PressureÐEngines With Test Ports On Fuel Rail
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jector terminal in the harness connector. Repeat pro-
cedure for 2 to 3 injectors.
FUEL TANK
DRAINING FUEL TANK
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) Remove fuel filler cap.
(2) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release pro-
cedure. (3) Remove ground cable from battery.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Remove rubber cap from drain tube. The tube
is located on rear of fuel tank. Connect either a por-
table holding tank or a siphon hose to the drain tube
(Fig. 4). (6) Drain fuel tank into holding tank or a properly
labeled Gasoline safety container.
FUEL TANK 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.
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release.
(2) Drain fuel tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank
in this section. (3) Remove fuel filler tube to quarter panel screws
(Fig. 5). (4) Raise vehicle on hoist. Some models will re-
quire removal of the right rear wheel to access the
fuel filler tube.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(5) Disconnect fuel pump and gauge sending unit
electrical connectors. (6) Disconnect the fuel supply and return hoses
from fuel pump. Refer to Quick Connect Hoses in the
Fuel Delivery section of this group. (7) Support tank with transmission jack. Loosen
tank mounting straps and lower tank slightly. Re-
move hose from pressure relief/rollover valve. (8) Carefully work fuel filler tube from tank.
(9) Remove tank mounting straps and lower tank.
(10) If removing tank from an flexible fuel AA-
body vehicle, inspect the heat shield. Replace as nec-
essary.
Fig. 3 Injector Harness ConnectorÐ2.2L/2.5L TBIFig. 4 Drain Tube Connection Location
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Fig. 5 Fuel Tank AssemblyÐTypical
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: FUEL TANKS DESIGNED FOR GASO-
LINE ONLY VEHICLES CANNOT BE USED ON
FLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY VEHICLES. WHEN SER-
VICING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A FLEXIBLE FUEL
VEHICLE, ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR
EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. (1) Position fuel tank on transmission jack. Con-
nect vapor separator/rollover valve hose and position
insulator pad on fuel tank. Position vapor vent so
that it is not pinched between tank and floor pan
during installation. (2) Raise tank and fuel filler tube carefully into
position. Use a light coating of power steering fluid
to ease fuel filler tube installation. Ensure filler tube
grommet is not damaged. Verify that the tube is in-
stalled correctly. (3) Tighten fuel tank strap nuts to 23 N Im (250 in.
lbs.) torque. Remove transmission jack. Ensure
straps are not twisted or bent. (4) Lubricate the metal tubes on the fuel pump
with clean 30 weight engine oil. Install the quick
connect fuel fittings. Refer to Quick Connect Fittings
in the Fuel Delivery section of this Group. (5) Attach electrical connector to fuel pump mod-
ule and level sensor unit. (6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Attach filler tube to filler neck opening in
quarter panel. Tighten quarter panel screws to 2
N Im (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Fill fuel tank, install filler cap, and connect
battery cable.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay remains energized
for either 7 minutes, until the test is stopped, or un-
til the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(9) Use the DRBII scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
Refer to the Fuel Delivery section of this group.
METHANOL CONCENTRATION SENSOR
Refer to the Fuel Delivery section of this group.
FUEL RESERVOIR
The fuel reservoir is internal to the fuel pump as-
sembly (Fig. 6). The purpose is to provide fuel at the
fuel pump intake during all driving conditions, espe-
cially when low fuel levels are present.
FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR
DIAGNOSIS
This procedure test the resistance of the level sen-
sor itself. It does not test the level sensor circuit. Re-
fer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
identification and Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges for fuel gauge information. The level sensor is a variable resistor. Its resis-
tance changes with the amount of fuel in the tank.
The float arm attached to the sensor moves as the
fuel level changes. To test the level sensor, connect
an ohmmeter across the sensor signal and sensor
ground terminals of the fuel level sensor connector
(Fig. 7 or Fig. 8). Move the float lever to the full stop
and empty stop positions shown in the resistance
chart (Fig. 7 or Fig. 8). Record the resistance at each
point. Replace the level sensor if the resistance is not
within specifications. The low fuel warning light specifications determine
if the level sensor portion of the warning light circuit
functions properly. It does not test the complete
warning light circuit. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
identification and Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges for fuel gauge information.
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.
Fig. 6 Fuel Reservoir
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The fuel tank must be removed to service the fuel
sending unit. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal in this
section. (1) Using a hammer and brass drift punch, care-
fully tap lock ring counterclockwise to release send-
ing unit (Fig. 9). (2) Lift level unit and O-ring away from tank (Fig.
10 or Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
WARNING: FUEL LEVEL SENSORS DESIGNED FOR
GASOLINE ONLY VEHICLES CANNOT BE USED ON
FLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY VEHICLES. WHEN SER-
VICING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLE, ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR
EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.
(1) Wipe seal area of tank clean and place a new
O-ring seal in position. (2) Place sending unit in tank. Position lock ring
in place. Using a brass drift and hammer, tap ring in
a clockwise direction. (3) Install tank.
Fig. 8 Level Sensor DiagnosisÐFlexible Fuel AA-Body
Fig. 7 Level Sensor DiagnosisÐExcept Flexible Fuel AA-Body
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FUEL TANK PRESSURE RELIEF AND ROLL-OVER
VALVE
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BE-
FORE 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) Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal in
this section. (2) Wedge the blade of a screwdriver between the
rubber grommet and the fuel tank where the support
rib is located (Fig. 12). Do not wedge between the
valve and the grommet. This could damage the
valve during removal.
(3) Use a second screwdriver as a support to pry the
valve and grommet assembly from the tank. (4) Place the valve upright on a flat surface. Push
down on the grommet and peel it off the valve.
Fig. 9 Level Sensor RemovalÐTypical
Fig. 10 Fuel Tank Level SensorÐExcept Flexible Fuel AA-Body
Fig. 11 Fuel Tank Level SensorÐFlexible Fuel AA-Body
Fig. 12 Removing Pressure Relief/Rollover Valve
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