light MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Service Manual

51-10EXTERIOR - Service Adjustment Procedures
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Multl-use tester
,SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
INSPECTION OF ACTIVE AERO SYSTEM
1. INSPECTION BY WARNING LIGHT
d!Turn the ignition switch from “OFF” to “ON” to see if the
warning light is lit for approx. three seconds and then goes
out. If not, replace the control unit.
NOTE
(1) The active aero control unit has a self-check function
which is designed as follows: Turn the ignition switch
from “OFF” to “ON”. If the unit is in normal condition,
the warning light is lit for approx. three seconds and
then goes out.
(2) If the front venturi skirt does not return to the standard
condition properly in normal use, the warning light
comes on
2. INSPECTION BY ACTIVE AERO SWITCH AT AUTO 2
(1) With the vehicle stopped, insert the key in the ignition
key cylinder.
(2) Set the active aero switch to AUTO 2 to make sure that
the active aero system is placed in the operative
condition and the indicator light comes on. Then turn off
the active aero switch to confirm that the system
LCJreturns to the standard condition and the indicator light
goes out.
(3) If there is abnormality, check the following parts.
l Active aero switch
l Lighting monitor switch
l Air dam link assembly and rear spoiler
l Wiring harness
3. INSPECTION WITH MULTI-USE TESTER
Using pseudo vehicle speed input function of the multi-use
tester, inspection can be made by means of vehicle speed.
(1) Set the multi-use tester to the diagnosis connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON”.
(3) Place the active aero switch to AUTO 1.
(4) Using the multi-use tester, increase the vehicle speed
to approx. 80 km/h (50 mph) or more to make sure that
the active aero system is placed to the operative
condition. Then decrease the vehicle speed to approx.
50 km/h (30 mph) or less to confirm that the system
returns to the standard condition.
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51-12EXTERIOR - Front BummerIREMOVAL
,AND INSTALLATION
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1. Front under cover side panel
2. Front under cover center panel
3. Side cover panel
4. Front cover panel
5. Center cover panel
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7. Front splash shield extension
8. Fog light
9. License plate bracket active aero system>
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active aero system)
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active aero system)
10. Front combination light
11. Optical horn lens
12. Clips with screw
13. Tapping screws
14. Bolts;
51: Bu;per face assembly
17. Bumper reinforcement assembly
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
6. INSTALLATION OF FRONT UNDER COVER PANEL
Install the air dam link assembly in the operative condition
for ease of front under cover panel.
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EXTERIOR - Front Bumper51-13DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Bumper face disassembly steps
1. Bumper face side plate
2. Bumper face corner plate
3. Bumper face upper front plate
4. Bumper face upper center plate
5. Bumper face protector
6. Side lower plate
7. Center lower plate
8. Bumper faceBumper reinforcement disassembly steps
9. Fog light bracket
** l * IO. Bumper absorber
11. Bumper reinforcement stay
12. License plate bracket support
13. Bumper reinforcement
SERVICE POINT OF DISASSEMBLY
10. REMOVAL OF BUMPER ABSORBER
Caution
1. Do not attempt to repair a bumper absorber that
has been compressed in an accident; replace it with
a new one.
2.Before discarding the bumper absorber, drill a 3 mm(.13 in.) diameter hole to discharge the gas con-
tained in the unit. Be sure to wear safety goggles
while performing this operation as the gas is not
harmful but chips may be ejected with it.
3. If the bumper absorber is to be discarded, do not
burn it.
SERVICE POINT OF REASSEMBLY
10. INSTALLATION OF BUMPER ABSORBER
If the squareness between the bumper reinforcement stay
and the bumper absorber is improper, adjust it by putting a
spacer between them.
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EXTERIOR - Rear Bumper
ScrewGrommet
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REAR BUMPERMllZAAXREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CLIP WITH
SCREW
Normally, remove the clip with a Phillips screwdriver. If,
however, there is enough space to insert a screwdriver or the
like behind the clip, use the following procedure for ease of
work.
1. Removal
Using a screwdriver or the like, press the screw from the
inside of the bumper to remove the clip.
2. Installation
With the grommet inserted in the hole, press the screw in.
REMOVAL. AND INSTALLATION
/Pre-removal and Post-installationOperationlRemoval and Installation of RearRemovalsteps
ECS control unit (Refer
to GROUP 33B - ECSControl Unit.)
1. Rear combination light
2. Rear panel garnish3. Bolts
4. License plate light
5. Clips with screw
6. Nuts
7. Tapping screws
8. Bolts9. Bumper face upper plate
10. Bumper face assembly
11. Rear bumper upper extension
12. Rear bumper harness connector
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14. Bumper reinforcement assembly
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EXTERIOR - Rear Bumper
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY51-15
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Bumper face assembly disassembly steps
I. Bumper face side plate
2. License plate light bracket
3. Bumper muffler plate
4. Bumper face
Bumper reinforcement assembly disassembly steps
5. Rear bumper harness
+I)6. Bumper absorber
7. Bumper reinforcement
SERVICE POINT OF DISASSEMBLY
6. REMOVAL OF BUMPER ABSORBER
Caution
1. Do not attempt to repair a bumper absorber that
has been compressed in an accident; replace it with
a new one.
2.Before discarding the bumper absorber, drill a 3 mm(.13 in.) diameter hole to discharge the gas con-
tained in the unit. Be sure to wear safety goggles
while performing this operation as the gas is not
harmful but chips may be ejected with it.
3. If the bumper absorber is to be discarded, do not
burn it.
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51-16
EXTERIOR - Garnishes and Mouldings
GARNISHES AND MOULDINGS
M51RDAFREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Front deck garnish removal steps
1. Wiper arm assembly
2. Front deck garnish
Drip moulding and center pillar garnish removal
steps
Drip line weatherstrip(Refer to GROUP 42
-Door weatherstrip holderDrip Line Weatherstrip.)
3. Drip moulding
Quarter upper trim (Refer to GROUP
52A-Trims.)
4. Center pillar garnish
Adhesive tape:3M ATD Part No. 6382 or equivalentWindshield moulding removal steps
3. Drip moulding
5. Windshield moulding (Refer to
GROUP 42 -Windshield.)
Liftgate moulding removal
6.
Liftgate moulding (Refer to
GROUP 42 - Liftgate Glass.)
Quarter window moulding and glass
removal steps
4. Center pillar garnish
7. Quarter window moulding and
glass (Refer to GROUP42
-Quarter Window Glass.)
Side garnish removal
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Rear panel garnish removal steps
Rear end trim
Rear side trim
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52A-Trims.)9. Rear combination light
10. Rear panel garnish
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51-18EXTERIOR - Garnishes and Mouldings
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Pressure sensitive
double-sided tape
18FO178(7) Wipe off application surface of body with clean cloth
dampened with degreaser (3M ATD Part No. 8906 or
equivalent).
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After wiping surface, leave surface as it is to volatilize
degreaser.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
8. INSTALLATION OF SIDE GARNISH
Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Double-sided Tape to
Side Garnish (For Reuse)
(1) Use an infrared lamp or the like to heat the pressure
sensitive double-sided tape to 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
for 5 to
10 minutes.
Caution
Do not overheat the tape until its surface dries to
turn white.
(2) Using a resin spatula or gasket scraper, scrape off the
pressure sensitive double-sided tape.
(3) If the pressure sensitive double-sided tape remains on
the side garnish, repeat steps
(1) and (2).
(4) Use cloth moistened with degreaser
(3M ATD Part No.
8906 or equivalent) to wipe the side garnish clean.
(5) Scrape old adhesive slightly.
Caution
Do not scrape off all old adhesive.
(6) Affix specified pressure sensitive double-sided tape to
the side garnish.
ISpecified adhesive tape: 3M ATD Part No. 6382 or
equivalent
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51-20EXTERIOR - Aero Parts
AERO PARTSM5lXAA.J
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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m Adhesive:3M ATD Part No. 8609 SUPER FASTURETHAN or equivalent
18FO251Side air dam removal steps
Front splash shield (Refer to GROUP 42
-Fender.)
Quarter trim (Refer to GROUP
52A-Trims.)
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Rear spoiler removal steps
Liftgate lower trim (Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)
2. Rear spoiler assembly
3. Center stay
4. High mounted stop light
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EXTERIOR - Aero Parts51-21
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Side air dam removal steps
Front splash shield
(Refer to GROUP 42
- Fender.)
+I) l +1. Side airdamRear spoiler removal steps
Liftgate lower trim
(Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)2. Rear spoiler assembly
4. High mounted stop light
Front under cover panel, air dam link assembly
removal steps
5. Side cover panel
(L.H.)6. Front cover panel
7. Center cover panel
8. Front under cover panel
9. Lower plate
10. Upper plateI)* 11. Air dam link assembly
12. Under cover bracket
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13. Switch garnish C
14. Active aero switch
Active aero control unit removal steps
Rear side trim
(L.H.)(Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)15. Active exhaust control unit
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INTERIORCONTENTSNWAA-A~
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FRONT SEAT*
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17TRIMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12INSTRUMENT PANEL*
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
(1)A Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses a driver-side air bag, has been installed in the 3000GT.(2)The SRS includes the following components: impact sensors, SRS diagnosis unit: SRS warning light, air bagmodule, clock spring, interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components, (that may have to beremoved/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents byan asterisk (*).
WARNING!(I)Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead topersonal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver (fromrendering the SRS inoperative).(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B -Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of theSRS or any SRS-related component.
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