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EXTERIOR
CONTENTS 51109000128

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AERO PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REAR BUMPER .m...........,,............. 7

DOOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

FRONT BUMPER ........................... 4 SEALANT AND ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s2

GARNISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 STONE GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MARKS .................................. 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... .3

MOLDINGS ............................... 11 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER ...... 16

RADIATOR GRILLE ........................ 9

 General Information/Service Specifications/ .
51-2 EXTERIOR - Sealant and Adhesive/Special Tools .

GENERAL INFORMATION 51100010076

OPERATION
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
Low-speed (and high-speed) wiper operation l When the contacts are closed, the wiper motor
l When the wiper switch is placed in the “LO” is energized.
position with the ignition switch in the “ACC” l When the wiper motor is energized, the relay
or “ON” position, wipers operate continuously contacts open; however, the cam contacts keep
at low speed. the wiper motor energized until the wiper blades
l Placing the wiper switch in the HI position return to their stop position.
causes the wipers to operate at high speed. Washer-wiper operation
Auto wiper stop operation l When the washer switch is turned “ON,” the
l When the wiper switch is placed in the “OFF” intermittent wiper relay contacts close causing
position, the cam contacts of wiper motor wipers to cycle one to two times.
causes current to flow through the auto wiper Remote controlled mirror
stop circuit, allowing the wiper blades to cycle l When the remote-controlled mirror switch is
before they reach to the stop positions.
operated while the ignition key is in “ACC” or
intermittent wiper operation “ON” position, current flows through multi-pur-
l When the wiper switch is placed in the “INT” pose fuse No. 7 remote-controlled mirror switch,
position with the ignition switch in “ACC” or remote-control mirror, remote-controlled mirror
“ON” position, the intermittent wiper relay is switch, and ground, causing the mirror to move.
energized causing the intermittent wiper relay
contacts to close and open repeatedly.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 51100030102

Items Standard value

Windshield wiper blade installation position mm Driver’s side 2025 (.78* -19)
+
Passenger’s side 20 ‘- 5 (78 2 .lS)

SEALANT AND ADHESIVE 61100060221

Items Specified sealant and adhesive

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Front airdam to front bumper Adhesive tape: double-sided tape [lo mm width and 1.2 mm thickness]

Side airdam to body panel Adhesive tape: double-sided tape [5 mm width and 1.2 mm thickness]

SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool number and name Supersession

]e.i‘ service tool

MB990449 General service tool Removal of roof drip molding,

Window molding etc.
-cf
remover

8990449
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EXTERIOR - Troubleshooting 51-3

TROUBLESHOOTING 51100070081

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Windshield wiper and washer l Check variable intermittent wiper control
switch.
1. Wipers do not operate.
l Check intermittent wiper relay.
1) Washer is not operative, either.
6. Washer is inoperative.
l Check multi-purpose fuse No. 1.
1) Wiper is operative on washer-wiper opera-
l Check ground.
tion.
2. Low-speed (or high-speed) wiper operation only
l Check washer motor.
is inoperative.
2) Washer-wiper operation is inoperative also.
l Check wiper switch.
l Check washer switch.
3. Wipers do not stop.
7. Washer-wiper operation is inoperative.
l Check wiper motor.
l Check intermittent wiper relay.
l Check intermittent wiper relay.
l Check wiper switch. Remote controlled mirror
4. Intermit-tent wiper operation is inoperative. Neither right nor left mirror operates.
l Check terminal voltage of steering-column 1) Also cigarette lighter wiper does not operate.
switch (with a built-in intermittent wiper 0 Check multi-purpose fuse No. 7.
relay) with the intermittent wiper relay ener- 2) Windshield wiper operates.
. gezed. (Refer to Fig.1) 0 Check remote-controlled mirror switch.
5. The length of pause for intermittent operation
cannot be varied.

Fig.1

Terminal No. Voltage Check

8 ov Intermittent wiper relay or wiper switch

Battery positive voltage Intermittent wiper relay

\ 0 to Battery positive voltage (alternating) - (Normal)

51-4 EXTERIOR - Front Bumper

FRONT BUMPER 51100140102

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal
and Post-installation Operation ’
(1) Splash
Shield Removal and Installation (Refer to (2) Front Turn-signal Light Removal and Installation
GROUP 42 - Fender.) (Refer to GROUP 54 - Headlight and Turn Signal
Light.)

c2-door models>

18M0238

c4-door models>

10M 0245
00004840

Removal steps
1. Radiator grille
2. Front bumper assembly
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EXTERIOR A Front Bumper

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

+A, RADIATOR GRILLE REMOVAL <2-door models>
Remove the radiator grille by pushing the tab of the radiator
grille clips in the direction of the arrows with a fiat-tipped
screwdriver, while lightly pulling the radiator grille towards
you.
51-6 EXTERIOR - Front Bummer

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 51100160115

1
e2-door models> r)

7
I ? 5

18M0275

<4-door models>

00004841

18M0244

Disassembly steps
1. License plate garnish 6. Upper side plate
2. Front fog light bezel 7. Bumper reinforcement
c2-door models> 8. Bumper stay
3. Front fog light assembly 9. Bumper core
c2-door models> 10. License plate support bracket
4. Clip 11. Bumper face
5. Upper center plate
 EXTERIOR - Front Bumper/Rear Bumper * 51-7

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

REAR BUMPER 51100190121

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

A18M0274

Removal steps
1. Rear bumper assembly
51-8 EXTERIOR - Rear Bummer

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 51100210117

All3M0242

Disassembly steps
1. Rear side marker 5. Bumper core
2. Rear bumper harness 6. Side bracket
3. Bumper reinforcement 7. Bumper face
4. Bumper stay
 EXTERIOR - Radiator Grille 51-9

RADIATOR GRILLE 51100380016

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

c2-door models> -“” c4-door models>

00004042

Removal steps
1. Radiator grille
2. Clip

:2-door models>
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
+A, RADIATOR GRILLE REMOVAL
Remove the radiator grille by pushing the tab of the radiator
grille clips in the direction of the arrows with a flat-tipped
screwdriver, while lightly pulling the radiator grille toward you.
51-10 EXTERIOR - Garnishes

GARNISHES 51100410043
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EXTERIOR - Moldings 51-11

MOLDINGS 51100470188

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

e2-door models>

Al8M0247

.A+ ;. ,RR;fc;ipp molding 5 Rear window molding upper (Refer

to GROUP 42 - Rear Window
3: Windshield upper molding (Refer to Glass.)
GROUP 42 - Windshield.) 6 Rear window molding lower (Refer
4. Belt line molding (Refer to GROUP to GROUP 42 - Rear Window
42 - Window Glass Runchannel Glass.)
and Door Opening Weatherstrip.)

11 REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

(A, ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL
Use the special tool to lever’ out the molding.
Caution
If the molding has become warped, it should not be reused.
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51-12 EXTERIOR - Moldings/Stone Guard
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
.A+ ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
(1) install the clips to the clip installation bosses on the roof.
(2) Install the roof molding with the clips. 5 I
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STONE GUARD 51101410011
1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

A18M0270
Stone guard -
NOTE
The stone guard is also attached on the right side.
 EXTERIOR - Aero Parts

AERO PARTS 51100500221

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTE
The part indicated by * are also equipped at the right side.

6
A 18M0497
00008630

[5 mm width and 1.2 mm thickness]

5
C : Insert bolt installation position

Adhesive tape: double-sided tape

[IO mm width and 1.2 mm thickness]

Rear spoiler removal steps Side airdam removal

1. Rear spoiler I <2-door models>
2. Center stay 4. Side airdam
3. High-mounted stop light Front airdam removal steps
c2-door models>
5. Front airdam
6. Airdam center cover
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EXTERIOR - Aero Parts

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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+A, SIDE AIRDAM/FRONT AIRDAM REMOVAL
Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of
the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.

ouble-sided ta

1
Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
Peel off the protection tape.
Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag moistened
with isopropyl alcohol.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.A+ FRONT AIRDAM/SIDE AIRDAM INSTALLATION
Affixing double-sided tape to the side airdam (when reusing).
1. S&-ape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatcia
or gasket scraper.

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2. Wipe the side airdam adhesion surface and clean it with

a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
3. Affix specified pressure sensitive double-sided tape to
the side airdam.
Specified adhesive tape:
Double-sided tape _
Front airdam: 10 mm width and 1.2 mm thickness
Side airdam: 5 mm width and 1.2 mm thickness

4. Remove strip paper from the pressure sensitive

double-sided tape.
NOTE
Affix double-sided tape to the end of strip paper for ease
of strip paper removal.
5. Install the side airdam. -

16M0406
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EXTERIOR - Aero Parts 51-15

NOTE
If it is hard to affix the pressure sensitive double-sided
tape in winter, heat the application surface of the body
and the adhesive surface of the side airdam, before affixing
the tape. _
Body.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F)
Front airdam/
Side airdam . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)
Apply pressure fully to the side airdam.
51-16 EXTERIOR - Windshield Wiper and Washer

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER 51100760131

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

7 ft.lbs.
70M0273

Section A - A

- /
Clip
19x0027
NOTE
+ : Clip position 00004844

1. Washer nozzle assembly Washer tank removal steps

Wiper and washer switch removal l Draining of washer fluid
steps l Front bumper (Refer to P.51-3.)
9. Washer hose
2. Column cover, lower
10. Washer tank
3. Column cover, upper
11. Washer motor
4. Wiper and washer switch
Wiper motor and linkage removal
steps
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5. Wiper arm and blade assembly
6. Front deck garnish
7. Wiper motor
8. Linkage
 EXTERIOR - Windshield Wiper and Washer ’ 51-17

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

+A, WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL
Loosen the wiper motor assembly mounting bolts, and then
remove the wiper motor assembly. Disconnect the linkage
and the motor assembly, and then remove the linkage.
Caution
Because the installation angle of the crank arm and the
motor has been set, do not remove them unless it is
necessary to do so. If they must be removed, remove
them only after marking their mounting positions.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

FAdWIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
Install the wiper blade in the specified position (standardvalue)
. as shown in the illustration.
A A
Standard value (A): 25 + 5 mm

\ A18X0327
Front deck garnish end

I INSPECTION 51100770097

Wiper and Washer Switch

Switch position 1Terminal No.

16 7 8 19 10
Wiper switch OFF 0 0 /
INT / O--+--o I
1 0-O) 0 0
2 U-W 0 0
Washer switch ON 0 3

Intermittent Wiper Relay (Intermittent Operation

Inspection)
1. Connect the column switch connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to “ACC.”
3. Inspect the intermittent operation time when the wiper
switch is turned to INT.
Vehicles with variable intermittent control
FAST: Approx. 2 seconds
SLOW: Approx. 15 seconds
51-18 EXTERIOR - Windshield Wiper and Washer

WIPER MOTOR CHECK 51101260043

Check the wiper motor after disconnecting the wiring harness

connector, and with the wiper motor remaining installed to
the body. _
Wiper Motor at Low Speed and High Speed Operation
Connect a battery to the wiper motor as shown in the illustration
and inspect motor operation at low speed and high speed. 4
Wiper Motor at Stop Position Operation
1. Run the wiper motor at low speed, disconnect the battery,
Inspection while
operating and stop the motor.
2. Reconnect the battery as shown in the illustration, and
confirm that after the motor starts turning at low speed,
&yjq$$ and stops at the automatic stop position.
Low speed High speed

InsDection while

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Low speed 181iOO50
Automatic stop 00004557

WASHER MOTOR CHECK 51101270053

1. With the washer motor installed to the washer tank, fill

the washer tank with water.
2. Check that the water squirts out strongly when battery
voltage is applied to terminals (1) and (2).

WASHER FLUID EJECTION POINTS CHECK 51100630016

Adjust the ejection angle by moving the ball inside the nozzle.

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Al 8M0358
A: 230 (9.1)
B: 150 (5.9)
C: 300 (11.8) F: 30 (1.2)
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EXTERIOR - Marks 51-19

MARKS 51101150059

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

.A+ 1. MITSUBISHI mark

.A+ 2. GRADE mark

‘INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

MARK INSTALLATION f
Each dimension from the edge to the notch of the mark should be equal to each installation dimension.
(i.e. A=A’, B=B’, C=C’)

c MITSUBISHI MARK GRADE MARK <ES, LS, DE>

Tail gate end line
\ Tail gate end line \ /

Press line
18M0140

Clean the mark installation surfaces on the body with

unleaded gasoline.
2. Peel off the backing paper from the reverse side of the
marks, and then attach the marks to the vehicle body
so that they fit properly into position.
Caution
When attaching the marks, the surrounding
temperature should be 20 - 38°C and the air should
be completely free from dust.
If the surrounding temperature is lower than 2O”C,
the marks and the places on the body where the marks
are to be attached should be heated to 20 - 38°C.
 51-20 EXTERIOR - Door Mirror 1

DOOR MIRROR 51100640053

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

i-’ 5 7 6
<Electric remote-controlled type>
i
3
1

<Manual remote-controlled type

18M0191

00004566

1. Door mirror control switch

Door mirror removal steps

2. Door trim attaching screw
3. Delta cover inner
4. Boot
5. Door mirror *-
6. Mirror
7. Harness connector 1

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

+A, MIRROR REMOVAL
Let the mirror face up, insert a flat-tipped screwdriver wound
with masking tape, &d remove the mirror by releasing the
spring from the hook.

AlBM0269
1
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EXTERIOR - Door Mirror 51-21

INSPECTION 51100650049

REMOTE CONTROL MIRROR ASSEMBLY CHECK

Check to be sure that the mirror moves as described in the
T table when each terminal is connected to the battery.

Terminal No. 1Direction of operation

1 12 I3
- @ UP
CQ _ DOWN
I ! I 4
~ @--+--Q 1 / RIGHT
c I 0 I 1 LEFT I

DOOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

I 51101350030

1 Switch oosition / Terminal No.

I I
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Left side UP 0 0

DOWN 0 _ 0 -
lBFO220
0 // /

Right side

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0 0
LEFT 0 0
0

I RIGHT