CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Use a suitable
contact adhesive to secure sling well to seat back
support and wherever necessary
TOP FRAME
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion and back.
(2) Remove quarter trim panels.
(3) Disengage convertible top header latches.
(4) From in luggage compartment, remove nuts
and bolts holding tack strip to deck and quarter pan-
els. Lift sling well upward to gain access to fasteners. (5) Separate sling well from seat back reinforce-
ment and wire hangers. (6) Lower convertible top.
(7) Remove bolts holding top frame to quarter
panel mounting supports. (8) Disconnect upper top lift assist cylinder mount-
ing. (9) Separate top frame from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Align top to
achieve proper sealing at roof rail and header weath-
erstrips.
FRONT DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove window frame cap from above station-
ary glass wing (Fig. 19). (3) Remove bolts holding division channel to inner
door panel (Fig. 20).
(4) Push door glass forward to disengage window
regulator roller from lift channel on glass.
Fig. 18 Top Cover and Stay Pads
Fig. 19 Door Glass Frame Cap
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(5) Lift glass upward from opening at top of door.
(6) Separate glass from division channel (Fig. 21).
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR STATIONARY GLASS AND DIVISION
CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front door glass. (2) Drill out rivets holding division channel to door
frame (Fig. 22). (3) Separate division channel from stationary glass
and remove glass from door (Fig. 23). (4) Lift division channel upward, out of the door.
(5) Pull the stationary glass weatherstrip from the
division channel.
INSTALLATION
Install the division channel weatherstrip on the
stationary glass. Position the glass in the door frame
and reverse the removal operation.
FRONT DOOR STATIONARY GLASS CHANNEL
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove stationary glass.
(2) Pull weatherstrip from door frame channel
(Fig. 24).
INSTALLATION
Loosen outside rear view mirror if necessary, and
reverse the removal operation.
Fig. 20 Division Channel Bolts
Fig. 21 Front Door Glass
Fig. 22 Pop-rivet Removal
Fig. 23 Front Door Stationary Glass
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DOOR GLASS REAR CHANNEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 25)
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Raise door glass to full up position.
(3) Remove bolts holding rear channel to inner
door panel and door end frame. (4) Separate channel from door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING AND
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL (FIG. 26)
(1) Remove door glass.
(2) Remove side view mirror.
(3) Remove screws holding belt moulding to outer
door panel upper flange. (4) Separate belt moulding and weatherstrip from
door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT DOOR STRIKER GUIDE SOCKET
REMOVAL (FIG. 27)
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove screws holding guide socket to door
end frame. (3) Separate guide socket from door.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation
Fig. 24 Front Door Stationary Glass Channel Weatherstrip
Fig. 25 Front Door Glass Rear Channel
Fig. 26 Front Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip
Fig. 27 Front Door Striker Guide Socket
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REAR SEAT BACK
REMOVAL (FIG. 28)
(1) Remove seat cushion.
(2) Raise sling well behind quarter trim panels to
gain access to seat back nuts. (3) Reach beneath sling well and remove nuts
holding seat back to support reinforcement. (4) Separate seat back from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 29)
(1) Remove bolts holding front outboard seat belt
to floor. Remove cover from belt end. (2) Remove screws holding quarter trim to inner
quarter panel. (3) Remove push-in fastener holding top of door
opening weatherstrip to quarter trim panel. (4) Remove door opening sill plate as necessary to
clear quarter trim. (5) Remove courtesy lamp and disconnect wire con-
nector. (6) Separate trim panel from inner quarter panel
and disconnect speaker wire. (7) Remove bolts holding rear outboard seat belt to
inner quarter panel. (8) Push seat belt end through openings in trim
panel and remove trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
DOOR STRIKER GUIDE
REMOVAL (FIG. 30)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to striker guide attachments. (2) Remove nuts holding striker guide to inner
quarter panel. (3) Separate striker guide from lock pillar.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
REMOVAL (FIG. 31)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to seat belt retractor. (2) Remove bolt holding shoulder harness turning
loop to inner quarter panel. (3) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to inner
quarter panel. (4) Separate seat belt from vehicle.
Fig. 28 Rear Seat Attaching Nuts
Fig. 29 Quarter Trim Panel
Fig. 30 Door Striker Guide
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
REMOVAL (FIG. 32)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to the rear seat belt retractor. (2) Remove snap-on cover from shoulder harness
turning loop. (3) Remove bolt holding turning loop to rear seat
back support reinforcement. (4) Remove bolt holding retractor to rear seat back
support reinforcement. (5) Separate retractor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
QUARTER PANEL BELT MOULDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 33)
(1) Lower convertible top.
(2) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to the belt moulding and weatherstrip at-
taching screws through the opening at the top of the
quarter panel. (3) Remove screws holding moulding to inner quar-
ter panel in quarter glass opening. (4) Remove nuts holding moulding to quarter
panel along top opening. (5) Raise trunk lid. Remove nut holding moulding
to quarter panel from behind quarter panel reinforce-
ment. (6) Separate quarter panel belt moulding from ve-
hicle.
INSTALLATION
Apply sealing putty around mounting studs on
back of moulding and reverse the removal operation.
TRUNK LID LINING
REMOVAL (FIG. 34)
(1) Raise trunk lid.
(2) Remove screws holding trunk lid lining to in-
side of trunk lid. (3) Support trunk lid in the full up position.
(4) Disconnect trunk lid prop cylinders.
(5) Separate trunk lid lining from vehicle.
Fig. 31 Front Seat Belt Retractor
Fig. 32 Rear Seat Belt Retractor
Fig. 33 Quarter Panel Belt Moulding
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK LID APPLIQUE
REMOVAL (FIG. 35)
(1) Remove trunk lid lining as necessary to gain
access to applique attaching nuts. (2) Remove nuts holding applique to trunk lid.
(3) Separate applique from trunk lid.
(4) Disconnect center high mounted stop lamp wire
connector. (5) Remove applique from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Apply sealing putty around mounting studs on
back of applique and reverse the removal operation.
TRUNK OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL (FIG. 36)
(1) Raise trunk lid.
(2) Pull trunk lid opening weatherstrip from pinch
flange around opening. (3) Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position weatherstrip at center of rearward pinch
flange. Push weatherstrip onto pinch flange around
trunk opening and join the ends of the weatherstrip
when they meet.
TRUNK LID
REMOVAL (FIG. 37)
(1) Raise trunk lid to full up position.
(2) Disconnect the trunk lamp wire connector, if
equipped. (3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil to provide reference marks for
installation. When installing 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 surfaces along quarter pan-
els. (4) Support trunk lid and remove prop-rod cylin-
ders. (5) Remove the top trunk lid to hinge attaching
bolts and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be
removed by hand. (6) With assistance of a helper at the opposite side
of the vehicle, remove the remaining bolts. Separate
the trunk lid from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK HINGE LID
REMOVAL (FIG. 38)
(1) Raise and support trunk lid in the full up posi-
tion. (2) Remove pivot bolts holding trunk lid hinge to
trunk opening side panel.
Fig. 34 Trunk Lid Lining and Prop Cylinder
Fig. 35 Trunk Lid Applique
Fig. 36 Trunk Opening Weatherstrip
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(3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil to provide reference marks for
installation. When installing hinge, align all marks
and secure bolts. The trunk lid should be aligned to 4
mm (.160 in.) gap to the quarter panels and flush
across the top surfaces along quarters. (4) Remove bolts holding hinge to trunk lid and
separate hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
CONVERTIBLE TOP ADJUSTMENTS
When a convertible top component is aligned to
proper fit and finish specifications, weatherstrips and
seals will not always make proper contact. In these
cases, the use of shims, spacers, caulking putty and
foam adhesive backed tape will be required to gain
proper seal compression. Align weatherstrip and seal
channels or retainers so the contact surfaces are
smooth and make full contact with mating surfaces.
A paper strip, equal in size to a dollar bill, should be
able to be drawn through the contact surfaces with-
out tearing the paper. A reasonable amount of effort
should be required to pull the paper through. Bolt on body panels should be aligned to the weld
on body components. The door should be aligned to
the quarter panel, rocker panel and A-pillar. The
gaps between panels should be as equal as possible.
When the door is fitted properly, the door glass can
be aligned to roof rail and A-pillar weatherstrips. Af-
ter verifying the door and door glass alignment, the
quarter glass can be aligned to the door glass and
rear roof rail.
DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT
GLASS UP-STOP
The door glass up-stop bumper can be adjusted to
raise or lower the glass in the full up position. (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Loosen up-stop bolt.
(3) Adjust bracket.
(4) Tighten up-stop bolt.
DIVISION BAR ALIGNMENT
The rear of the glass can be aligned up or down by
shifting the bottom attachment of the division bar.
Division bar adjustments are small and may not be
possible on some vehicles. (1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Loosen blot holding bottom of division bar to
inner door panel. (3) Loosen bolt holding division bar to door inner
panel below stationary glass. (4) Shift division bar forward or rearward to
achieve proper adjustment. (5) Tighten bolts.
CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH HOOKS
(1) Disengage top latches and raise top halfway.
(2) Loosen set screw locking latch hook in position.
(2) Rotate latch hook in or out to adjust latching
effort and roof header weatherstrip compression. (3) Verify latching effort and tighten set screws.
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
(1) Disengage top latches and raise top halfway.
(2) Verify that door glass is all the way up and
properly aligned.
Fig. 37 Trunk Lid
Fig. 38 Trunk Lid Hinge
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(3) Loosen nuts holding roof rail weatherstrip re-
tainer to roof rail. Shift retainer inboard or outboard
to achieve proper alignment. (4) Tighten nuts to hold retainer to roof rail and
latch top header. (5) Verify weatherstrip sealing and door closing ef-
fort.
QUARTER GLASS AND ROLLER BRACKET
QUARTER GLASS
(1) Verify that door glass is properly aligned.
(2) Loosen nut holding top of quarter glass to rear
roof rail. (3) Shift quarter glass inboard or outboard, for-
ward or rearward to achieve proper alignment. (4) Tighten nut to hold top of quarter glass to rear
roof rail. (5) Verify door glass operation and weatherstrip
sealing.
ROLLER BRACKET
The roller bracket controls the in and out move-
ment at the bottom for the quarter glass. (1) Remove quarter trim panel as necessary to
gain access to the bottom of the quarter glass. (2) Lower convertible top.
(3) Loosen bolts holding roller bracket to quarter
panel reinforcement. (4) Align roller bracket to reduce quarter belt
weatherstrip contact when top is raised and proper
sash weatherstrip compression against the door
glass. (5) Tighten bolts to hold roller to quarter panel
and verify top operation and weatherstrip sealing.
TOP STACK DOWN-STOP
Adjust down-stop in or out to set top stack down
position height.
CAUTION: Avoid setting top stack position too low,
top cover can be pinched and cut between wheel-
house and fourth bow. Seal base of down-stop with silicone after adjust-
ing to prevent water leaks.
TOP STACK UP-STOP
Adjust up-stop in or out to change the contact with
the rear rail. This will effect the fore/aft position of
the No. 1 bow.
FOURTH ROOF BOW SLAT
Adjust the fourth roof bow slat to reduce wrinkles
and bagging around rear window and sail panels. (1) Verify convertible top is up and latched.
(2) Loosen bolts holding the slat to the fourth roof
bow. (3) Slide the bow up or down as necessary and
tighten bolts.
REAR TENSIONER PLATE
Adjust rear tensioner plate by loosening screws, po-
sitioning plate forward or backward, and tightening
screws. Tension can be adjusted on the back of the
top cover by varying contact.
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AY-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............ 143
B-Pillar Trim Panel ...................... 143
Body Mouldings ......................... 146
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ........... 143
Door Frame Trim Moulding ................ 137
Front Door and Hinge .................... 137
Front Door Glass ........................ 139
Front Door Latch ........................ 138
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ........ 137
Front Door Trim Panel .................... 136
Front Door Window Regulator .............. 138
Front End Splash Shields ................. 136
Front Seat Belts ........................ 144
Front Seats ............................ 145
Grille AY/P Body ........................ 133
Grille AY/S Body ........................ 133
Grille Opening Panel AY/P Body ............ 134
Grille Opening Panel AY/S Body ............ 134
Head Lining ............................ 142
Hood and Hinges ....................... 134
Hood Latch and Release Cable ............. 135
Hood Ornament AY/P-S .................. 134
Outside Door Handle ..................... 138
Overhead Console ....................... 142 Quarter Trim Panel
...................... 143
Rear Deck Filler Panel ................... 146
Rear Door and Hinge .................... 140
Rear Door Fixed Glass Outer Cover ÐAY-S Body ......................... 141
Rear Door Fixed Window Module ........... 142
Rear Door Frame Trim Moulding ............ 139
Rear Door Glass ........................ 141
Rear Door Glass Lift Plate and Guide Bar ..... 141
Rear Door Latch ........................ 140
Rear Door Outer CoverÐAY-P Body ......... 141
Rear Door Outside Handle ................ 140
Rear Door Silencer and Water Shield ........ 140
Rear Door Trim Panel .................... 139
Rear Door Window Regulator .............. 141
Rear Seat Belts ......................... 144
Rear Seats ............................ 145
Rear Shelf Trim Panel .................... 144
Rear Window Glass ...................... 147
Side View Mirror Trim Cover ............... 137
Trunk Lid .............................. 147
Trunk Lid Hinge ........................ 147
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar .................... 148
Vinyl Roof Bonnet ....................... 146
GRILLE AY/P BODY
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding grille to opening panel.
(2) Push top of grille downward and pull forward.
(3) Separate grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE AY/S BODY
REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Loosen hidden screws holding grille to grille
opening panel at corners of grille. The screws are
captured in a clearance hole covered by a bracket be-
hind the grille. (2) Pull grille forward from grille opening panel.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 1 GrilleÐAY/P Body
Fig. 2 GrilleÐAY/S Body
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HOOD ORNAMENT AY/P-S
REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Remove grille.
(2) Locate hood ornament spring under grille open-
ing panel header. (3) Compress hood ornament spring enough to
clear hooks on end of retaining wire. (4) Squeeze retainer wire hooks together and push
hooks inside spring. (5) Rotate spring counterclockwise to separate
spring from retainer. (6) Separate hood ornament from grille opening
panel.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL AY/P BODY
For service procedures for headlamp related compo-
nents refer to Group 8L, Lamps.
REMOVAL (FIG. 3)
(1) Remove front bumper and grille.
(2) Remove front end splash shields as necessary to
gain access to behind fenders. (3) Remove nuts holding GOP mouldings to front
fenders. (4) Remove nuts holding grille opening panel to
front fenders. (6) Disconnect concealed headlamp motor wire con-
nector. (7) Disconnect all lamp wire connectors.
(8) Remove bolts holding grille opening panel to
radiator closure panel and center brace. (9) Separate grille opening panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL AY/S BODY
For service procedures for headlamp related compo-
nents refer to Group 8L, Lamps.
REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Remove front bumper and grille.
(2) Remove front end splash shields as necessary to
gain access to behind fenders. (3) Remove nuts holding mouldings to front fend-
ers. (4) Remove bolts holding mouldings to bottom of
grille opening panel and separate mouldings from ve-
hicle. (5) Remove nuts holding grille opening panel to
front fenders. (6) Disconnect concealed headlamp motor wire con-
nector. (7) Disconnect headlamp wire connectors.
(8) Remove bolts holding grille opening panel to
radiator closure panel mount brackets and center
brace. (9) Separate grille opening panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD AND HINGES
HOOD REMOVAL (FIG. 5)
(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.
Fig. 3 Grille Opening PanelÐAY/P Body
Fig. 4 Grille Opening PanelÐAY/S Body
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