MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI, Model Year: 1991, Model line: ECLIPSE, Model: MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991Pages: 1216, PDF Size: 67.42 MB
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BODY - Trims23-871@Poo70
10P0081
Trim
Gro19P0000
TRIM CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION PROCE-
DURESThe type of clip shown in the illustration, which is used for
the installation of. instrument panel, should be removed and
installed by the following procedures described below.
REMOVAL
(1) Use a cross-tip (+) screwdriver to push inward the pin (at
the centre of the trim clip) to a depth of about 2 mm
(.08 in.).
(2) Pull the trim clip outward to remove it.
CautionDo not push the pin inward more than necessary
because it may damage the grommet, or the pin may
fall in, if pushed too far.
INSTALLATION(1) With the pin pulled out, insert the trim clip into the hole
in the trim.
(2) Push the pin inward until the pin’s head is flush with the
grommet.(3) Check whether the trim is secure.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL5. REMOVAL OF QUARTER TRIM
(1) Remove the quarter trim mounting screws and trim clip.
(2) Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areaon the back of the quarter trim, and remove the quarter
trim.9. REMOVAL OF REAR END TRIM
(1) Remove the rear end trim mounting screws and clips.
(2) Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areaon the back of the rear end trim, and remove the rear
end trim.
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23-88BODY - Trims
Vehicles for U.S.Vehicles for CanadaI
I/IlQA028!
Vehicles for Ca16. REMOVAL OF REAR SIDE TRIM
(1) Remove the cargo room light on the rear side trim LH.).
(2) Remove the rear side trim mounting screws and clips.
(3) Slowly pulling the rear side trim toward you, remove the
clip mounting area on the back of the rear side trim, andremove the rear side trim.
21. REMOVAL OF SASH GUIDE COVER
Refer to
P.23-98.23.REMOVAL OF CENTER PILLAR TRIM
Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areas
on the back of the center pillar trim, and remove the center
pillar trim.24.REMOVAL OF FRONT PILLAR TRIM
Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areas
and Velcro areas
front pillar trim, and remove the front pillar trim.25.REMOVAL OF GUIDE RAIL
Refer to
P.23-94.28.REMOVAL OF REAR PILLAR TRIM
Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areas
on the back of the rear pillar trim, and remove the rear pillar
trim.
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BODY - Trims/Headlining23-89
HEADLINING
PEMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pm-removal Operationl Removal of Center Pillar Trim
(Refer to
P.23-85.)l Removal of Front Pillar Trim
(Refer to
P.23-85.)l Removal of Guide Rail
(Refer to
P.23-94.)
Post-installation Operation0 Installation of Guide Rail
(Refer to P.23-94.)l Installation of Front Pillar Trim
(Refer to
P.23-85.)l Installation of Center Pillar Trim
(Refer to
P.23-85.)
Vehicles without sunroof
Vehicles with sunroof
3O.REMOVAL OF LIFTGATE TRIM
Using the plastic trim tool, remove the clip mounting areas
on the back of the liftgate, and remove the liftgate.
Removal steps
1.2.Dome lightSunvisor3.Sunshade
4*4. Roof lid glass
5.Headlining trim
6, Sunmf headlining trim
7. CYlps
8. Headlining
9. Trim retainer
19A0314
N23UDAX
NOTE(I l Reverse the removal procedures to reinsta\\;,(2) +e : Refer to“Service Points of Removal
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23-90BODY - Headlining/Front Seat
19A0294
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION17-26
12-19
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL5. REMOVAL OF HEADLINING TRIM
Remove the headlining trim like turning it outward.
NZBUEAP4
17-26 ft.lbs.WA0306
Removal stepsl + 1. Slider rail anchor cover
l + 2. Seat anchor covers
3. Slider rail
l * 4. Seat mounting bolts
l * 5. Seat mounting nuts
6. Seat belt switch connector(L.H. only)7. Lap belt
8. Guide ring
9. Shoulder belt
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +* : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
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BODY - Front Seat23-91
Bolts
19AO308
FrontFront seat forward
installation bracket
A-A cross-section
Forward tab
.)\&Front seat’s rearz-2 bracketarea mounting
1Lanchor\
coverForward tabB-B cross-section19A0124
Slid; railSlide kail’sreararea mounting
bracketWA0302
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
5. INSTALLATION OF SEAT MOUNTING NUTW4. SEAT
MOUNTING BOLTS
After checking that the seat adjuster is locked at both sides,
provisionally tighten (in the
A,B,C and D sequence) the seat
mounting nuts and the seat mounting bolts; then fully tighten
at the specified torque.
2. INSTALLATION OF SEAT ANCHOR COVERS
(1) Securely install the front side seat.anchor forward tab tothe front seat forward installation bracket.
(21 Turn the seat anchor cover in the direction indicated by
the arrow, and install the tab at the side part to the holein the bracket side part.
(3) Securely install the rear side seat anchor cover rearwardtab to the front seat rearward installation bracket.
(4) Turn the seat anchor cover in the direction indicated by
the arrow and insert the side tabs into the holes in the
front seat rearward installation bracket side part.1. INSTALLATION OF SLIDER RAIL ANCHOR COVERS
Securely the rear
pawl of the slider rail anchor cover to the
mounting bracket on the rear of the slider rail, and mount theslider rail anchor cover, turning its front area.
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23-92BODY - Front Seat
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY35-55 Nm
25-40 ft.lbs. ---.-.,9-14 Nm
6
7-10 ft.lbs./
e 7-10 ft.lbs.
19Ao3m35-55 Nm
25-40 ft.lbs.9-14 Nm
r I
7-10 ft.lbs. 4
k 9-14 Nm\ 35-55 Nm 18A07207-10 ft.lbs.25-40 ft.lbs.
Disassembly steps
1. Reclining knob
2. Belt holder
4. Thigh support cap
5. Thigh support lever
6. Thigh support lever garnish
7. Lumber support cap
8. Side support lever
9. Lumber support lever
IO. Lumber support lever garnish11. Guide ring bracket
13. Buckle14. Slider bracket cover
15. Slider bracket16. Seat frame protector
17. Bushing18. Seat adjuster, inner419. Pull wire
$I: ,“S;; ;zt;E;, outer
22.
Seatback
NOTEReverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
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BODY - Rear Seat23-93
REAR SEATN23UFAN
.~x REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION4-6 Nm
3-4
ft.lbs.
A12-19
ft.lbs.12-19
ft.lbs.
Removal steps
w w 1. Seat cushion
2. Clips3. Seatback4. Striker
19AO411
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
ISeat back hinge bracket I
Seatbracket
1910323
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL1. REMOVAL OF SEAT CUSHION
Pulling the lever, raise the front of the seat cushion and
remove the seat cushion.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION1. INSTALLATION OF SEAT CUSHION
(1) Securely insert the attachment wire of the rear cushion
into under the hinge bracket of the seat back.
(2) Pass the rear seat belt buckle.
(3) Securely insert the hook of the seat cushion into the seat
support bracket.
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23-94BODY - Seat Belt
SEAT BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
N23UQBF
/
//35-55 Nm
25-40 ft.lbs.U/16 in. x 25 mm
bolts) ,n(8 x 20 mm
bolts)
Driving device assembly removal steps
Scuff plate (Refer to P.23-85.1Quarter trim (Refer to P.23-85.)Center pillar trim (Refer to P.23-86.)
Front pillar trim (Refer to P.23-86.)
1. Automatic seat belt wiring harness
connector connection
2. Outer
casinq mounting screws
3. Motor mouriting bolts-4. Guide rail mounting bolts (A)5. Guide rail mounting bolt (B)6. Guide rail mounting bolts (Cl
7. Driving device assembly
Lap belt removal steps
Scuff plate (Refer to P.23-85.)
Quarter trim (Refer to P.23-85
8. Bezzel
9. Retractor (for lap belt)
Buckle and belt holder removal steps
10. Guide ring
l *1 1. Shoulder belt
12. Floor console assembly
13. Seat belt switch connector connection
(L.H. only)
25-4.0 ft.lbs.
w 14. Front seat assembly
15. Guide ring bracket
16. Buckle cover
17. Buckle18. Belt holder
Door latch switch removall * 19. Door latch switch
Automatic seat belt control unit removal steps
Scuff plate (Refer to P.23-85.)Quarter trim (Refer to P.23-85.)20. Automatic seat belt control unit
connector connection
21. Automatic seat belt control unit
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”
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BODY - Seat Belt23-9535-55 Nm
25-40 ft.lbs.\17-26 Nm
Shoulder belt removal steps
10. Guide ring
1 1. Shoulder beltc*12. Floor console assembly22. Outer switch connector connection
23. Retractor assembly (for shoulder belt)
19A0309
Buzzer removal stepsInstrument panel assembly24
(gy;ZfieerrtO P.23-80.)
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”
19A0319
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
12. REMOVAL OF FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLYRefer to
P.23-84.14. REMOVAL OF FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
Refer to
P.23-90.19. REMOVAL OF DOOR LATCH SWITCH
Refer to
P.23-69.
INSPECTION
MOTOR
(1) Unplug the automatic seat belt motor relay connector.
(2) Connect the terminals (indicated in the illustration) of the
automatic seat belt wiring harness connector directly to the
battery, and check that the motor operates smoothly. Next,reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates
smoothly in the reverse direction.
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23-96BODY - Seat Belt
Q ET19A0316
I) : Terminal to checkthe release switch
I+ : Terminal to check
the fasten switchlQA0316
16A07.51
19PO363RELEASE SWITCH AND FASTEN SWITCH
(1) Remove the release switch and fasten switch.
(2) Connect the tester to the terminals (see the illustration) on*
the automatic seat belt wiring harness connector located on-’the motor.
(3) Check the continuity between the terminals.
11 Release switch 1 Fasten switch
Releasetheswitchknob
Push the switch knob
246000
0
NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
DOOR LATCH SWITCH
Refer to
P.23-70.AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MOTOR RELAY
(1) Remove the automatic seat belt motor relay.
(2) Check for continuity between terminals under the conditions
described below.
Termi, lalIIBatterv voltaae
m-al1234567
Continuity no voltage
0
n 0”0
IContinuity with voltageIIIIIIII
NOTE(1) O-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.(2) O---O indicates terminals to which battery voltage is applied.