service MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

BODY - Service Adjustment Procedures23-31
16A0366
10A0370
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HOOD ADJUSTMENTN23FAAK1. Loosen the hood mounting bolts, and then adjust the hood
by moving it so that the clearance is equal on all sides.
2. Turn the hood bumpers, adjust the height of the hood.
3. Loosen the food latch mounting bolts, and move the food
switch to adjust the attachment between the food switch
and food striker.
LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENTN23FCAE1. Loosen the
liftgate hinges mounting bolts, and then adjust
the liftgate by moving it so that the clearance is equal on all
sides.2. Loosen the
liftgate latch mounting bolts, and move the
liftgate latch to adjust the attachment between the liftgatelatch and
liftgate striker.
FUEL FILLER DOOR ADJUSTMENTN23FDAELoosen the fuel filler door mounting screw and adjust the fuel
filler door so that the clearance around the fuel filler door is evenwithout any height differences.

23-32BODY - Service Adjustment Procedures
‘C16A0711
18AO38t
DOOR ADJUSTMENTNZBFEAF1. Use the special tool to loosen the hinge mounting bolts on
Lc
the body side, and then adjust the clearance around the door_so that it is uniform on all sides.
CautionAttach protection tape to the fender
edges where the
hinge is installed.
2.When the hinge is replaced, loosen hinge mounting bolts ondoor side and adjust alignment of
fen,der panel with front
door panel.
3.Loosen door striker mounting screws to adjust alignment of
door panel.
4.Increase or decrease the number of shims and move strikerto adjust engagement of striker with door latch.
DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENTNZSFFAK1. Remove the door trim and waterproof film. (Refer to
P.23-65.)
2. Loosen the installation bolt of the window regulator
,%assembly; then move the upper installation back and forth
-and adjust the tilted angle of the glass.
DOOR INSIDE HANDLE PLAY CHECKN23FQAH
If the door inside handle play does not conform to the standard
value, check the door inside handle or door latch assembly, and
replace if necessary.Standard value (A): 2.5-8.5 mm
(.09-.33 in.)
DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE PLAY CHECKN23FHAH
If the door outside handle play does not conform to the standard
value check the door outside handle or door latch assembly, and
replace if necessary.Standard value
(B): 2.5-6.5 mm (.09-.25 in.)4

BODY - Service Adiistment Procedures23-33
Front floor pan18AO510
?ear floor pan
lOA
lW391
FLOOR PAN INSPECTIONN23FlACA common result of body leaks is a soaked floor mat pad or
carpet, and it’s not unusual to find that the water is getting in
through the floor pan to some other low point in the body. It is
possible however, for water to enter higher up and run
downward to soak the mat.
Since a soaked mat should be removed for drying, it’s a good
way to start your check. Of course, mat removal means you’ll
have to take off door sill plates and pull out seats or seat cushion.
But, this gives you a clear field for action so you can check bodyseam sealing and the plugs in the floor pan.
It’s usually not practical to water test for floor pan or
wheelhousing leaks unless a special underbody water spray
arrangement is available. As an alternate, the best way to locate
these leak points is to look for rusty seam edges or other traces
of leaks after the mats and cushions are removed. Traces of mudare an indication that the water is coming in from below.
WATER TESTN23FPABs1. Close roof lid tightly.
2.Hold hose upward and adjust water fountain to about 50 cm
(20 in.) high.
3. Pour water over the roof from about 30
cm (12 in.) above
roof for more than 5 minutes.
4. While pouring water, check for leak around roof lid.
5. In the event of leakage, check drain hose, weatherstrip
contact and others.

23-34BODY - Hood
HOOD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
N23HAA8
1518AO751
18A0438
LRemoval5
1.Bumper
2.Hood weatherstrip
3.Heat protector4.Hood weatherstrip
5. Headlight hood protector
I)+ 6.Bumper7. Hood support rod
8.Bumper9. Hood switch theft-alarm system
>10.Bumper11.Bumper bracketl *I 12. Hood lock release handlel 13. Hood latch
NOTE
(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.Hood lock release cable removal steps
l 12. Hood lock release handle
w 13. Hood latch
14. Protector15. Hood lock release cable
Hood removal steps
;f3: “,;n,yction for washer tube and nozzle
Hood hinge removal steps
17: ig?ction for washer tube and nozzle
Windshield wiper arms (Refer to GROUP
8-Windshield Wiper.)
18. Front deck garnish
,*I 19. Hood hinge
1
INSPECTIONHOOD SWITCH(I
1 Disconnect the hood switch connector.
(2) Check the continuity between the terminal.
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NOTE
m indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.

23-36BODY - Liftgate
LIFTGATEN230AAT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/
11-16 Nm
16
/9-14 Nm
’7-10 ft.lbs.
“‘/- -$j7-11 Nm
5-8
ft.lbs.
Removal
1. Bumper2.
Liftgate damper (upper)
3.
Liftgate outer weatherstrip
4.
Liftgate damper (lower)
5. Liftgate opening weatherstrip
Liftgate hinge removal steps
Headlining (Refer to P.23-89.16. Connection for rear washer tube
Center pillar trim (driver’s side) (Refer to
Quarter trim (driver’s side)
3P.23-85.)7. Connection for
liftgate wiring harness
8.
Liftgate9. Liftgate hinge
Liftgate removal steps
6. Connection for rear washer tube
Center pillar trim (driver’s side) (Refer to
Quarter trim (driver’s side)
1P.23-85.)7. Connection for
liftgate wiring harness
8.
Liftgate
Liftgate lock release cable removal steps
Rear seat (Refer to P.23-93.)Scuff plate (driver’s side)
Quarter trim (driver’s side) (Referto
Rear end trim
1P.23-85.)Rear side trim
l a 11. Liftgate latch
15. Release handle cover
l + 16. Liftgate lock release handle17. Liftaate lock release cable
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Liftgate lock release handle removal steps
Scuff plate (driver’s side)
(Refer to P.23-85.)15. Release handle cover
w 16. Liftgate lock release handle
Liftgate latch removal steps
Rear end trim (Refer to P.23-85.)10. Liftgate switch connector ,4 1 1. Liftgate latch
Liftgate lock cylinder removal steps
Rear end trim (Refer to P.23-85.112. Liftgate unlock switch theft-alarm system >
13. Retainer14. Liftgate lock cylinder
Liftgate striker removal stepsLiftgate
trim (Refer to P.23-86.)18. Liftgate striker
Liftgate stopper removal steps
Rear side trim (Refer to P.23-85.)
c*19. Liftgate stopper
NOTE
(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.

BODY - Liftnate23-37
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
19. REMOVAL OF LIFTGATE STOPPER
Caution
1. Never try to disassemble the liigate gas spring or
bum it.
2. Always bore a hole in the gas
spring to release the
interior gas before the spring is discarded.
INSPECTION
LIFTGATE SWITCH(I
1 Unlock the liftgate latch.
(2) Check the continuity between the terminals.
Terminal
Liftgate latch locked
Liftgate latch unlocked
1200
NOTE
o(> indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
Check to be sure that there is continuity between connector
terminals 1 and 2 when the switch part shown in the illustrationis not pressed, and that there is no longer continuity when it is
pressed.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
16.APPLlCATlON OF GREASE TO LIFTGATE LOCK
RELEASE HANDLE/ 11. LIFTGATE LATCHApply multipurpose grease to all moving parts.
Grease: MOPAR Multipurpose Grease Part No.
2932524 or equivalent

23-38BODY - Fuel Tank Filler Door
FUEL TANK FILLER DOOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONN23JAA0
Pre-removal Operatione Removal of Rear Seat
(Refer to P.23-93.)0 Removal of Rear Side Trim, Quart-
er Trim and Scuff Plate.
(Refer to
P.23-85.)
Post-installation Operationl Installation of Rear Side Trim,
Quarter Trim and Scuff Plate
(Refer to
P.23-85.)0 Installation of Rear Seat
(Refer to P.23-93.)0 Fuel Filler Door Adjustment
(Refer to P.23-31.)
Removal stepsl C 1. Fuel filler door
2. Fuel filler door hook
3. Release handle cover
l + 4. Fuel filler door lock release handle
5. Fuel filler door lock release cable16A0462NOTE
(I 1 Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION4.
APPLICATION OF GREASE TO FUEL FILLER DOOR LOCK
RELEASE HANDLE/l. FUEL FILLER DOORApply multipurpose grease to all moving parts.
Grease: MOPAR Multipurpose Grease Part No.
2932524 or equivalent

BODY - Front Bumper
FRONT BUMPER
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
< Normal type >
23-39
N232AAU35-55 Nm25-40
ft.lbs.
”18A0725
Front bumper assembly removal steps1. Splash shield mounting clip
a*2. Front garnish
3. Front turn signal light
4. Front combination light
5. Air intake cover
6. Front bumper assembly
7. Fascia upper plate
8. Front bumper reinforcement assembly
9. Front bumper fascia
Front bumper fascia removal steps
1. Splash shield mounting clip
**2. Front garnish
3. Front turn signal light
4. Front combination light
5. Air intake cover
7. Fascia upper plate
9. Front bumper fascia
NOTE
(I 1 Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4, : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3)l :
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL2. REMOVAL OF FRONT GARNISH
Refer to
P.23-47.

23-40BODY - Front Bumper
c Large type >
35-44 Nm
25-32
ft.lbs.
c4WA0726
Front bumper assembly removal steps
1, Splash shield mounting clip
4*2. Front garnish
3. Front turn signal light
4. Front combination light
5. Front fog light
6. Fog light bracket
7. Front bumper assembly
8. Fascia upper plate
9. Front bumper reinforcement assembly
10. Front bumper fascia
Front bumper fascia removal steps1. Splash shield mounting clip
4*2. Front garnish3. Front turn signal light
4. Front combination light
5. Front fog light
8. Fascia upper plate
10. Front bumper fasciaFr)?everse
the removal procedures to reinstall.- (2) +I) : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF FRONT GARNISH
Refer to P.23-47.

BODY - Front Bumper23-41
DISASSEMBLY ANDREASSEMBLY
< Normal type >
-
Disassembly steps
w l C1. Bumper absorber
2. Fascia upper plate
3. Lower plate18AO723
4. License plate bracket
5. Front bumper reinforcement6. Front bumper fasciaNOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) 4, : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
18*0426
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY1. REMOVAL OF BUMPER ABSORBER
Caution1. 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 containedin the unit.
3.
If the bumper absorber is to be’discarded, do not burn
it.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY1. INSTALLATION OF BUMPER ABSORBER
If the squareness between the front bumper reinforcement
and the bumper absorber is improper, adjust it by putting a
spacer between them.