CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
(1) Remove switch pod assembly.
(2) Remove cluster, refer to Cluster Removal.
(3) Remove mask and lens assembly.
(4) Remove tachometer, turbo gauge.
(5) Remove volt, temperature, oil and fuel gauge
assemblies. (6) Remove the speedometer/odometer assembly
from the cluster housing. (7) Disconnect pigtail connector from the cluster
printed circuit board. (8) For installation reverse above procedures. Lis-
ten for the pigtail connector to snap in place.
SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT TESTING
(1) Using DRB II, check vehicle speed sensor for
speed sensor fault code and for proper speed indica-
tion. Refer to Powertrain Diagnostics Procedure
Manual; Speed Control Test (Fig. 18). (2) Remove cluster, but do not disconnect cluster
wiring. (3) With ignition ON check for battery voltage
across the ignition pin and ground pin of speedome-
ter connector. (4) Check for continuity from vehicle speed sensor
signal pin to connector at speed sensor. (5) Check cluster to body for continuity to ground.
(6) If all these tests prove good, replace speedome-
ter.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove harness connector from sensor and
make sure weather seal is on harness connector. (2) Remove sensor retaining bolt (Fig. 19).
(3) Pull sensor and pinion gear assembly out of
transaxle. If necessary carefully pry loose with a flat
blade screwdriver (Fig. 20). (4) Remove pinion gear from sensor.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures. Seat
the sensor assembly by hand to ensure proper gear
engagement. Tighten retaining bolt to 7 N Im (60 in.
lbs.) torque.
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT
The output vehicle speed sensor is located to the
left of the manual shift lever. (1) Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) Remove vehicle speed sensor (Fig. 21).
(3) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 17 Speedometer Diagnosis
Fig. 18 Speedometer
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VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
For testing of the vehicle speed sensor and related
components using DRB II, refer to the appropriate
Powertrain Diagnostics Test Procedure Manual.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE REMOVAL
(1) Remove cluster assembly.
(2) Pull tachometer drive module from printed cir-
cuit board (Fig. 22). (3) For installation reverse above procedures. Use
care when aligning module to printed circuit board.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD REMOVAL
(1) Remove cluster assembly.
(2) Remove mounting screws securing printed cir-
cuit board to cluster housing. (3) Remove tachometer drive module (Fig. 22).
(4) Twist out all lamp sockets.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
CLUSTER LAMPS REMOVALÐMECHANIALCLUSTER ONLY
(1) Remove cluster assembly (Fig. 23).
(2) Remove one piece integral lamp and socket
from rear of cluster.
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER
Refer to Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual when
using DRB II.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The electronic clusters have an internal diagnostic
routing to isolate problems within the cluster.
Fig. 20 Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer Pinion
Fig. 21 Vehicle Speed Sensor Removal
Fig. 22 Cluster Printed Circuit Board
Fig. 19 Vehicle Speed Sensor and Connector
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Perform cluster Self Diagnostic Test to determine
whether problem is within cluster or outside of clus-
ter. Refer to Fig. 24 and 25.
Successful completion of the SELF DIAGNOSTIC
TEST indicates that the problem is in the wiring,
connectors or sensors out side of the cluster.
CLUSTER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
The electronic cluster which is serviced as an as-
sembly is removed with the same procedure as the
conventional cluster.
CONDITION: CLUSTER DISPLAYS DO NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED
(1) Check fuses and verify battery and ignition
voltage at cluster connector. (2) Check ground from cluster connector to instru-
ment panel ground stud.
SWITCH AND PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE
HEADLAMP SWITCH
The headlamp switch is located on the left side of
the switch pod. The switch controls the headlamps,
parking lamps, fog lamps and instrument light dim- ming. If any of the switches require replacement the
entire headlamp switch assembly must be replaced
(Fig. 26 and 27).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove switch pod assembly from the instru-
ment panel. DO NOT attempt to remove instrument
cluster dimmer switch or wiper delay switch knob,
they are not removable. (2) Remove turn signal switch lever by pulling
straight out of switch pod. (3) Remove screws from bottom of switch pod.
(4) Separate inner and outer switch pod halves and
remove turn signal switch to gain access to screw. (5) Remove five inner switch pod panel screws and
3 screws from underneath the switch pod. Separate
the inner bezel from the outer bezel. (6) Remove switch mounting screws before discon-
necting linkage. (7) Disconnect switch linkage from buttons. Pull
the linkage straight up from the switch/button to dis-
engage it and remove switch.
Fig. 23 Mechanical Cluster Lamp Location
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Fig. 24 Electronic Cluster Self-Diagnostic Test
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Fig. 25 Electronic Cluster Self-Diagnostic TestÐContinued
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INSTALLATION (1) Latch switch linkage in the up position.
(2) Insert dimmer shaft into dimmer knob while
aligning switch in to switch pod assembly. (3) Install switch attaching screws.
(4) Unlatch linkage and install onto push buttons.
(5) Operate all switch modes for correct operation.
(6) Install turn signal switch.
(7) Reconnect wiring for turn signal switch, mak-
ing sure wire is properly clipped into position. (8) Place together the inner and outer bezels. In-
stall five inner switch pod panel screws and three
screws from underneath the switch pod. (9) Install turn signal lever by pushing straight
into switch assembly. (10) Install switch pod assembly.
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws along top edge of cover.
(2) Remove screw at each lower corner of cover. (3) Remove cover from underneath over column
cover. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
GLOVEBOX MODULE REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #26 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove cowl side trim panel.
(3) Remove screws at right end of glovebox and
lower corners. (4) Open glovebox, remove light and disconnect
wiring. (5) Remove five screws along top of glovebox frame
and screw at each lower corner. (6) Remove glovebox assembly.
(7) For installation reverse above procedures.
CONCEALED HEADLAMP MODULE REMOVAL
(1) Remove left under panel silencer.
(2) Slide module off bayonet bracket while disen-
gaging spring retainer. (3) Disconnect wiring terminal.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
HOOD RELEASE REMOVE
(1) Remove lower column cover.
(2) Remove screws on fuse block and move aside.
(3) Remove screws on hood release assembly to re-
move. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL REMOVE
(1) Remove center stack bezel.
(2) Remove two control mounting screws (Fig. 28
and 29).
(3) Slide control rearward, disconnect cable, vac-
uum harness, and electrical wiring. With automatic
temperature control, disconnect wiring connector; be-
ing careful not to break off locking tab. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 26 Switch Pod Assembly
Fig. 27 Headlamp Multi-Function Switch
Fig. 28 A/C Control
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAMP REMOVAL
(1) Remove automatic temperature control from in-
strument panel. (2) Remove top cover screw and unsnap cover from
control (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove four screws that connect computer
housing to the button housing. (4) Unsnap the button housing from the computer
housing. (5) Remove lamps by turning in a counter clock-
wise direction and install lamps by turning in a
clockwise direction. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
When finish perform ATC system function test.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #26 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door. (3) Remove lamp and test. If bad replace lamp. If
OK proceed to step 3. (4) Carefully pry switch from its mounting surface
with tip of a small pry bar. (5) Remove switch from glove box and disconnect
electrical leads and test for battery voltage and
ground. (6) If OK test switch for continuity. If bad replace
switch. (7) For installation reverse above procedures.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which informs the EVIC overhead
console via the CCD bus of outside temperature, com-
pass direction and the following warning messages:
² Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
The Engine Compartment Node is located behind
the front bumper reinforcement. For complete diagnostic procedures for the Engine
Compartment Node, refer to the AG and AJ Body Di-
agnostic Procedures Manual.
TRAVELER/EVIC REMOVAL
To test Traveler/EVIC, refer to AG, AJ Body Diag-
nostic Procedure. (1) Remove cluster stack bezel.
(2) Remove three screws and disconnect wiring
connector. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
BEZEL WITH/WITHOUT MESSAGE CENTERREMOVAL
(1) Use a straight edge tool to pry out one end of
the message center and continue to disengage six
clips along the length of the message center. (2) Remove the message center and disconnect the
wiring. (3) For installation reverse the above procedures.
CONSOLE SWITCH PLATE/CUBBY BOXREMOVAL
(1) Pry up edge of switch plate or cubby box.
(2) Disconnect wiring terminal to switch plate if so
equipped. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
CIGAR LIGHTER REMOVAL
(1) Remove center bezel.
(2) Remove two center console attaching screws.
(3) Remove ash receptacle/cup holder.
(4) Remove two screws underneath ash receptacle/
cup holder. (5) Remove ash receiver/bezel.
(6) Disconnect wiring connectors from lighter re-
ceptacle.
Fig. 29 Automatic Temperature Control
Fig. 30 Automatic Temperature Control Lamp
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(7) Unscrew lighter receptacle shell from element
and remove. (8) For installation reverse above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ROLL DOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable, in en-
gine compartment, before servicing instrument
panel.
(1) Remove instrument panel center bezel (Fig.
31). (2) Remove upper and lower steering column cov-
ers. (3) Remove the left under panel silencer.
(4) Set parking brake.
(5) Remove console side carpet panels (Fig. 32).
(6) Remove console, refer to Group 23, Body.
(7) Remove transmission range clip and cable loop
end from post on gear shifter (Fig. 33 and 34). (8) Remove adjuster from tab on gear shifter
bracket. By pushing in locking knob on adjuster, and
sliding the adjuster off the tab on the gear shifter
bracket. (a) For installation: insert transmission range
cable into adjuster and line up with the end of the
adjuster. (b) The transmission range indicator must be ad-
justed with the gear shifter in low position. (c) Check the gear selector indicator for proper
alignment. (d) Attach transmission range clip to the ad-
juster to secure cable.
(9) Remove two screws and slide Air Bag Diagnos-
tic Module out of right side of instrument panel cen-
ter stack area, then disconnect wiring. (10) Remove screw from instrument panel dimmer
module at left of steering column and lower module.
Fig. 31 Instrument Panel Components
Fig. 32 Center Console
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(11) Remove two screws from fuse block and lower
fuse block. (12) Remove three screws from hood release and
lower hood release handle. (13) Remove flasher relay from bracket on center
distribution duct. (14) Remove screw from ATC sensor motor assem-
bly and unhook from bracket if equipped. (15) Remove the radio ground screw above flasher
relay mount. (16) Remove center distribution duct screw from
left instrument panel lower brace, then remove four
screws to remove left lower brace.
(17) Remove five nuts on steering column and drop
column, then remove two upper column attaching studs.
(18) Remove two screws and pull out compact disc
player or cubby box, disconnect Co-Axial cable from
compact disc player. (19) Remove Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(E.V.I.C.) or Traveler from vehicle. (20) Remove radio.
(21) Remove A.T.C., A/C or heater controls. (22) Squeeze latches on side of Rear Window defog-
ger switch and remove. (23) Snap off cluster lower trim bezel, switch pod
vent grille, speaker grilles and defroster grilles. (24) Remove switch pod assembly.
(25) Remove cluster assembly.
(26) Remove dash speakers.
(27) Snap out bezel with or without message center
and disconnect wiring. (28) Open glovebox door, squeeze sides and roll
glovebox completely open. Remove glovebox light
switch, and disconnect wires. (29) Loosen right cowl side pivot bolt through
glovebox opening then close glovebox. (30) Loosen left cowl side pivot.
(31) Remove four screw attachments at top of in-
strument panel and roll panel out. (32) Pull wiring, antenna cable, A/C cable and vac-
uum lines out of instrument panel. Disconnect demis-
ter hose and remove instrument panel with ducts
attached. (33) Transfer ducts and brackets onto new panel.
(34) For instrument panel roll up, reverse
above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REMOVAL
The Dome, Floor Console and Door Lamps operate
when the doors are open or headlamp switch is
placed in courtesy position.
DOME LAMP
(1) Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the
dome lamp to free it from retaining bracket. (2) Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the
lens away from the bezel and replace lamp. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
FRONT HEADER READING LAMP
Pull lamp from headliner. Disconnect wiring and
replace lamp.
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP
Pry along top edge of lamp and pivot lamp out of
floor console, the lens does not remove. Remove lamp
and twist out lamp socket. Replace lamp.
DOOR LAMPS
Pry along bottom edge of lamp and pivot lamp out
of door trim panel, the lens does not remove. Remove
lamp and twist out lamp socket. Replace lamp.
DOOR REFLECTORS
Pry reflector away from the door trim panel, and
replace.
TRUNK LAMP
Remove lens by prying lens out of trunk trim panel
and replace bulb.
Fig. 33 Transmission Range Cable
Fig. 34 Cable Adjustment
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AP BODY INDEX
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Cluster and Gauge Service and Testing ....... 58
Gauges ................................ 61
General Information ....................... 58 Instrument Panel Replacement
.............. 72
Interior Lamp Replacement ................. 73
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 67
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
There are two conventional instrument cluster as-
semblies available. The clusters incorporates mag-
netic type gauges and an electronically driven
speedometer and odometer assembly (Fig. 1 and 2).
MAGNETIC GAUGES
All gauges on the AP Body clusters are the mag-
netic type gauges. When the ignition switch is in the
OFF position each gauge, except for the voltmeter
and tachometer will show a reading. However, the
readings are only accurate when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULE
The tachometer drive module is an electronic mod-
ule used to drive the magnetic tachometer in the
high line cluster. This module is located on top of the instrument
cluster.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The electronic digital clock is in the radio. The
clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in
hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or
when the radio frequency is being displayed, time
keeping is accurately maintained. The procedure for setting the clock varies slightly
with each radio. The correct procedure is described
under the individual radio operating instructions re-
fer to the Sound Systems Manual supplied with the
vehicle.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The instrument cluster has warning and indicators
lamps for eight different systems:
² Low oil pressure
² Brake warning
² Seat belt warning
² Malfunction indicator (check engine) lamp
² Air Bag
² High beam indicator
² Right and left turn signals.
² Anti-lock (ABS)
CLUSTER AND GAUGE SERVICE AND TESTING
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery cable
before servicing the instrument panel. When power
is required for test purposes, reconnect battery ca-
ble for test only. Disconnect the negative battery
cable after test and before continuing service pro-
cedures.
SENDING UNIT TEST
Check for a defective sending unit or wiring, when
a problem occurs with a cluster gauge. Do this before
disassembling the cluster. (1) Sending units and wiring can be checked by
grounding the connector leads, at the sending unit,
in the vehicle. (2) With the ignition in the ON position, a
grounded input will cause the fuel or temperature
gauge to read at or above maximum.
Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster With Tachometer
Fig. 2 Instrument Cluster Without Tachometer
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