ECU CHEVROLET DYNASTY 1993 Service Manual

(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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(6) Separate door from vehicle.
FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. The door should
not require re-alignment. If door does need align-
ment, refer to Front Door Hinge Installation para-
graph in this section.
FRONT DOOR HINGE REMOVAL (FIG. 14)
(1) Remove front fender wheelhouse splash shield.
Refer to Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Removal
paragraph in this section. (2) Support door on a suitable lifting device.
(3) Drive out hinge pin on the effected hinge.
(4) Remove bolts holding hinge to hinge pillar and
separate hinge form vehicle.
FRONT DOOR HINGE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Align door to
achieve 6 mm (0.240 in.) gap to all surrounding pan-
els and flush across gaps.
OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REMOVAL (FIG. 14)
(1) Remove front door trim panel, silencer pad, and
water shield. (2) Raise door glass to full up position.
(3) Disconnect security alarm switch and illumi-
nated entry switch from back of outside front door
latch release handle, if equipped. For additional in-
formation refer to Group 8Q, Vehicle Theft Security
System (4) Disconnect lock rod and latch release rod from
door latch assembly. (5) Remove nuts holding outside door latch handle
to retainer bracket and separate bracket from door. (6) Swing lock rod upward, parallel to back of
latch handle, and separate latch handle from door
panel.
OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE
HANDLE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL (FIG. 15)
(1) Remove front door trim panel, silencer pad and
water shield. (2) Raise door glass to full up position.
(3) Disconnect all actuator rods from door latch as-
sembly. (4) Remove screws holding door latch assembly to
inner door rear panel and separate latch from door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 13 Front Door Assembly
Fig. 14 Outside Front Door Latch Release Handle
Fig. 15 Front Door Latch Assembly
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(2) Raise glass to 25 mm (1 in.) from full up posi-
tion. Using suitable tape, secure door glass to upper
window frame. (3) Remove bolts holding window regulator to in-
ner door panel. (4) Slide roller from window lift channel. Rotate
regulator to bring lift arm through access hole first.
(5) Remove regulator assembly from door.
MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR/POWER
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL(FIG. 22)
(1) Remove trim panel and water shield and con-
nect window switch to wire connector. (2) Raise glass to 25 mm (1 in.) from full up posi-
tion. Using suitable tape, secure door glass to upper
window frame. (3) Disconnect battery negative cable. (4) Remove bolts holding window regulator to in-
ner door panel. (5) Slide roller from window lift channel. Rotate
regulator to bring lift arm through access hole first.
(6) Remove regulator assembly from door.
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
REMOVAL (FIG. 23)
(1) Remove trim panel, silencer pad, and water
shield. (2) Disconnect link rod from door latch.
(3) Remove bolts holding power door lock actuator
to inner door panel and separate actuator from door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 20 Front Door Lower Channels
Fig. 21 Front Door Window RegulatorÐManual
Fig. 22 Front Door Window RegulatorÐPower
Fig. 23 Front Power Door Lock Actuator
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(3) Separate glass run weatherstrip from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert glass run weatherstrip into top of glass
opening upper channel. Align molded corner of
weatherstrip to upper front corner of glass opening. (2) Push weatherstrip into upper rear corner of
door frame above division channel. (3) Install door belt moulding and weatherstrip as-
sembly.
REAR DOOR GLASS STATIONARY GLASS MODULE
STATIONARY GLASS MODULE REMOVAL (FIG. 34)
(1) Remove belt moulding and weatherstrip assem-
bly. (2) Remove upper window opening moulding.
(3) Remove bolts and screws holding division chan-
nel and glass module to door assembly and separate
module from door frame. (4) Remove module through opening at top of door.
STATIONARY GLASS MODULE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Use two sided ad-
hesive tape to secure module weatherstrip to inside
of door frame.
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR/MANUAL
MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL (FIG. 35)
(1) Remove trim panel, silencer pad, and water
shield. (2) Position door glass 150 mm (6 in.) up into glass
opening. Pull upward firmly at front edge of glass to
disengage lower glass run guide from division chan-
nel. (3) Remove bolts holding window regulator to in-
ner door panel. (4) Slide roller from window lift channel.
(5) By hand, pull glass upward to 25 mm (1 in.)
from full up position. Using suitable tape, secure
door glass to upper window frame. (6) Remove regulator assembly from door.
MANUAL WINDOW REGULATORINSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR/POWER
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL(FIG. 36)
(1) Remove trim panel, silencer pad, and water
shield.
Fig. 32 Rear Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip
Fig. 33 Rear Door Glass Run Weatherstrip
Fig. 34 Rear Door Stationary Glass Module
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(2) Position door glass 150 mm (6 in.) up into glass
opening. Firmly pull upward at front edge of glass to
disengage lower glass run guide from division chan-
nel. (3) Remove bolts holding window regulator to in-
ner door panel. (4) Slide roller from window lift channel.
(5) By hand, pull glass upward to 25 mm (1 in.)
from full up position. Using suitable tape, secure
door glass to upper window frame. (6) Remove regulator assembly from door.
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIPS
FRONT OR REAR DOOR OPENINGWEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL (FIG. 37)
(1) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to door opening weatherstrip. (2) Pull weatherstrip from pinch flange around
door opening.
FRONT OR REAR DOOR OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
(1) Locate the middle to the weatherstrip at the
center of the upper pinch flange. Push weatherstrip
onto pinch flange at the top corner near the B-pillar. (2) When the weatherstrip has been installed down
the door opening to the sill pinch flange, mate the
ends of the weatherstrip together and finish install-
ing.
BODY SIDE MOULDING AND APPLIQUE
STICK-ON BODY SIDE MOULDING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (FIG. 38)
(1) Warm the effected stick-on moulding and body
metal to approximately 38ÉC (100ÉF) using a suitable
heat lamp or heat gun. (2) Pull stick-on moulding from painted surface.
(3) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. (4) If moulding is to be reused, Remove tape resi-
due from moulding. Clean back of moulding with Mo-
par, Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe
moulding dry with lint free cloth. Apply new body
side moulding (two sided adhesive) tape to back of
moulding. (5) Clean body surface with Mopar, Super Kleen
solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth. (6) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the moulding to use as a
guide, if necessary. (7) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
moulding. Apply moulding to body below the mask-
ing tape guide. (8) Remove masking tape guide and heat body and
moulding, see step one. Firmly press moulding to
body surface to assure adhesion.
Fig. 35 Rear Door Window RegulatorÐManual
Fig. 36 Rear Door Window RegulatorÐPower
Fig. 37 Door Opening Weatherstrips
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(3) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to rear window defogger wire connector and
ground screw, if equipped. (4) Remove vinyl roof bonnet, if equipped.
WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL IN-
JURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer. (5) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. Refer to Windshield section of
this group for proper procedures. (6) Separate the rear window from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare the work area, window fence, and glass
the same way as described in the Windshield section
of this group. (2) Place the fence spacers at the locations shown
(Fig. 52). (3) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the glass. (4) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield section of this group. (5) Install the rear window moulding in the gap
between the glass and the roof panel. (6) Secure moulding and glass in position with
suitable tape. Remove tape after urethane has cured. (7) Connect rear window defogger wiring. Install
interior trim and rear deck filler panel. (8) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-
dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger op-
eration, see Group 8N, Rear Window Defogger.
TRUNK LID
REMOVAL (FIG. 53)
(1) Raise trunk lid to full up position.
(2) Disconnect the trunk 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 trunk lid, align all marks and secure bolts. The
trunk lid should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap
to the quarter panels and flush across the top sur-
faces along quarter panels. (4) Remove the top trunk lid to hinge attaching
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 trunk lid, remove the
Fig. 52 Rear Window Glass
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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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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL (FIG. 29)
The rear window moulding often cannot be sal-
vaged after removal operation is completed. Verify
moulding availability from the parts supplier before
removing moulding. (1) Remove rear deck filler panel.
(2) Pull rear window moulding from between glass
and roof panel. (3) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to rear window defogger wire connector and
ground screw, if equipped. (4) Remove vinyl roof bonnet, if equipped.
WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL IN-
JURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer. (5) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
back window glass. Refer to Windshield section of
this group for proper procedures. (6) Separate the rear window from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare the work area, window fence, and glass
the same way as described in the Windshield section
of this group. (2) Place fence spacers at the locations shown (Fig.
29). (3) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the glass. (4) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield section of this group. (5) Install the rear window moulding in the gap
between the glass and the roof panel. (6) Secure moulding and glass in position with
suitable tape. Remove tape after urethane has cured. (7) Connect rear window defogger wiring. Install
interior trim and rear deck filler panel. (8) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-
dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger op-
eration, see Group 8N, Rear Window Defogger.
TRUNK LID
REMOVAL (FIG. 30)
(1) Raise trunk lid to full up position.
(2) Disconnect the trunk 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 trunk lid, align all marks and secure bolts. The
trunk lid should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap
to the quarter panels and flush across the top sur-
faces along quarter panels. (4) Remove the top trunk lid to hinge attaching
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 trunk lid, remove the
bottom trunk lid to hinge attaching bolts. Separate
the trunk lid from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 27 Vinyl Roof BonnetÐTypical
Fig. 28 Rear Deck Filler PanelÐTypical
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AG-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 61
Body Side Applique ....................... 60
Body Side Mouldings ...................... 60
Closure Panel Sight Shield ................. 52
Cowl Cover ............................. 54
Door Glass ............................. 58
Door Glass Opening Moulding ............... 59
Door Latch ............................. 57
Door Opening Scuff Plates ................. 61
Door Opening Weatherstrips ................ 60
Door Trim Panel ......................... 56
Floor Carpet ............................ 64
Front Center Console ..................... 64
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 56
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 56
Front End Splash Shields .................. 54
Front Fender ............................ 55
Front Seat Belts ......................... 61
Front Seats ............................. 63
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 68
Glass Run Weatherstrip ................... 58
Head Lining ............................. 65
Hood and Hinges ........................ 52
Hood Applique .......................... 54
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 53
Hood Latch Safety Catch .................. 54
Inside Latch Release Handle ................ 59 Lift Gate
............................... 67
Lift Gate and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables .... 69
Lift Gate Latch and Striker ................. 68
Lift Gate Lock Cylinder .................... 68
Lift Gate Prop Cylinder .................... 67
Lift Gate Spoiler ......................... 67
Lift Gate Trim ........................... 61
Lower Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
Lower Tail Panel Trim Cover ................ 61
Manual Window Lift Plate and Guide .......... 58
Manual Window Regulator .................. 57
Manual Window Regulator .................. 58
Outside Door Latch Release Handle .......... 58
Overhead Console ........................ 65
Power Door Lock Actuator .................. 59
Power Window Regulator .................. 57
Quarter Glass Module ..................... 66
Quarter Panel Spoiler ..................... 67
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 62
Rear Seats ............................. 63
Rear Window Glass ...................... 65
Roof Seam Molding ....................... 66
Side View Mirror ......................... 59
Sunroof Lift Control ....................... 65
Tail Lamp Closure Panel ................... 69
Upper Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
CLOSURE PANEL SIGHT SHIELD
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise hood to open position.
(2) Loosen twist fasteners holding headlamp covers
to fascia. (3) Disengage hook and loop fasteners holding
sight shield to radiator closure panel. (4) Remove push-in fasteners holding sight shield
to bumper fascia. (5) Separate sight shield from vehicle.
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. (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.
Fig. 1 Closure Panel Sight Shield
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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 to the full up position.
(2) Remove radiator closure panel sight shield.
(3) Remove hood latch attaching bolts holding
latch to radiator closure panel and separate from ve-
hicle. (4) 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.
(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding sight shield
to radiator closure panel and separate cover from ve-
hicle. (3) Disconnect hood release cable casing and cable
end from hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Latch
Removal procedure in this section.
Fig. 2 Hood Assembly Remove or InstallÐTypical
Fig. 3 Hood Hinge AssemblyÐTypical
Fig. 4 Hood Latch AssemblyÐTypical
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