service MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Service Manual

EXTERIORCONTENTS
MSIAA- -AERO PARTS
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES........
10DOOR MIRROR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Inspection of Active Aero System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10FRONT BUMPER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__...............11SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__............_._...4
GARNISHES
AND MOULDINGS . ..__............... 16
REAR BUMPER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14SPECIFICATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._...............2General Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Sealants and Adhesives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3REAR WIPER AND WASHER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Service Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3TROUBLESHOOTING
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- SDecifications-a- - -~------~----ItemsSpecifications
Wiper and washer switch
Rated load A
Wiper switch
LO, HI4
INT0.22 f 0.05
Washer switchMax. 4
Voltage drop (at
12V and the rated load)VWiper switch0.2 or less
Washer switch0.5 or less
Rear wiper and washer switch
Rated load A
Wiper switch
5Washer switch
5Voltage drop V0.1 or less
Intermittent wiper relay

Intermittent interval (min.-max.)sec.
Variable-interval intermittent wiperApprox. 3
- 12
Delay time in washer movingsec.
0.6
Intermittent intervalsec.
8+2Door mirror
Printed heater lines
Working voltage V
IO-15Operating current A3.5 or less
Resistance
s17.7 - 10.2SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMBlKC-
-ItemsSpecifications
Standard value
Front wiper blade park position
(A)mm (in.)15 ‘-; (.6 +_$ISEALANTS AND ADHESIVES
itemsSpecified adhesive
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3M ATD Part No. 8609 SUPER FAST URETHANor equivalent
3M ATD Part No. 6382 or equivalent
r--- ~~Side garnish3M ATD Part No. 6382 or equivalent
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51-10EXTERIOR - Service Adjustment Procedures
68FOO51
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
9 active aero system>
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\Removal steps
1. Front under cover side panel
2. Front under cover center panel
3. Side cover panel
4. Front cover panel
5. Center cover panel
I)*6. Front under cover panel
7. Front splash shield extension
8. Fog light
9. License plate bracket active aero system>
7i(Vehicles without
active aero system)
(Vehicles with
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
22 Nm16 ftlbs.
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
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY51-15
221618FOO27
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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EXTERIOR - Garnishes and Mouldings51-17
Protective tape/
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I18FO181
Pressure sensitive
double-sided tape
Resin spatulaSERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
8. REMOVAL OF SIDE GARNISH
(1) Remove the side garnish mounting nuts.
(2) Affix protective tape to the periphery of the side
garnish.
(3) Insert a fishing line
[@0.8 mm (03 in.)] between the
body and the side garnish and grip each end of the
fishing line. Cut through adhesive material by pulling
wire in a sawing motion and remove the side garnish.
(4) When the side qarnish is fastened with a clip or bolt,
pull the side garnish toward you to remove the clip or
the bolt.
Caution
1. To reuse the side garnish, remove it by pulling
the fishing line along the body so as not to
damage the edges of the side garnish.
2. If it is hard to cut through adhesive material,
heat it to approx.
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sensitive double-sided tape remaining on the body to 40
to 60°C
(?04 to 140°F) for 5 to 10 minutes.
Caution
Do not overheat the tape until its surface dries to
turn white.
(6) Use a resin spatula to scrape off the pressure sensitive
adhesive double coated tape.

51-18EXTERIOR - Garnishes and Mouldings
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18FO19;,
RearFront
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).
NOTEGJ ~
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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51-22
EXTERIOR - Aero Parts
1 MotorLimit switch )
iLimit switch--Motor /_I
18FO259SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF SIDE AIR DAM
Remove the side air dam by the same procedure as the side
’garnish. (Refer to P.51-17.)‘IJINSPECTION
1. INSPECTION OF REAR SPOILER MOTOR AND LIMIT
SWITCH
(1) Connect the battery as shown in the illustration to make
sure that the motor and spoiler operate freely. Then
connect the battery with the reversed polarity to make
sure that the motor and spoiler operate freely.
(2) While performing the inspection described in (1) above,
check the limit switch for continuity.
FLAT (standard position)
During operation
00
0
SLANT (operative position)
00
NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
2. INSPECTION OF AIR DAM LINK ASSEMBLY MOTOR
AND LIMIT SWITCH
(1) Connect the battery as shown in the illustration to make
sure that the motor and the linkage operate freely.
(2) While performing the inspection described in (1) above,
check the limit switch for continuity.
NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
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EXTERIOR - Aero Parts
18FO257
RearFrontView
A_ View B
Adhesive
18FO17533. INSPECTION OF ACTIVE AERO SWITCH
Operate the switch to check the continuity between the
terminals.
(Automatic
reset type)
NOTEO-0 indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
11. INSTALLATION OF AIR DAM LINK ASSEMBLY
Install the air dam link assembly in the operative condition
for ease of front under cover panel.
1. INSTALLATION OF SIDE AIR DAM
Install the side air dam by the same procedure as the side
garnish (refer to
P.51-181, provided that specified adhesive
is used.
Specified adhesive: 3M ATD Part No. 8609 SUPER FAST
URETHAN or equivalent
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