tailgate MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 User Guide

TA I L G AT E
BODY42-49
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
Assemble so the tailgate opening weatherstrip
marking is at the centre of the body.
AC305322
Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer
or equivalent
AB
7
Tailgate assembly removal steps
1. Rear washer hose
2. Tailgate wiring harness
3. Waterproof film
4. Tailgate gas spring
5. Antenna feeder cable
6. Tailgate assembly
7. Tailgate hinge
8. Bumper•Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Trims P.52A-11.)
9. Striker
10. Dynamic damper
Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal
4. Tailgate gas spring
>>A<<11. Tailgate opening weatherstrip Tailgate assembly removal steps
AC305091
Positioning
mark
AB
Tailgate opening
weatherstrip
Rear bumper end
Tailgate opening
weatherstrip SECTION A – AA
A
Hatching

TA I L G AT E
BODY42-50
TAILGATE HANDLE AND LATCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1424001700170
Pre-removal Operation
•Tailgate Handle Play Check (Refer to P.42-47).
Y1518AU
Y1520AU
AC305141
4
5
6
3 35
5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
AB
2
1
22 ± 4 N·m
Striker removal steps
•Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Trims P.52A-11.)
>>A<<1. Striker
Tailgate handle and lock key cylinder
removal steps
•Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP
52A, Tailgate Trim P.52A-19.)
•Waterproof film (Refer to P.42-48.)
2. Bolt (earth)
3. Tailgate latch assembly
4. Tailgate lock key cylinder
5. Tailgate handleTailgate latch removal steps
•Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP
52A, Tailgate Trim P.52A-19.)
•Waterproof film (Refer to P.42-48.)
2. Bolt (earth)
3. Tailgate latch assembly
Tailgate lock actuator removal steps
•Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP
52A, Tailgate Trim P.52A-19.)
•Waterproof film (Refer to P.42-48.)
6. Tailgate lock actuator

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-51
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION
Assemble so the distance between the centre of the
striker and centre of the latch is ±1.5 mm or less.
INSPECTIONM1424001200142
TAILGATE LOCK ACTUATOR CHECK
TAILGATE LATCH CHECK keyless entry system>
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM1428000300104
AC305098AB
Striker centre
StrikerLatch centre
Latch +1.5 mm
-1.5 mm
AC103292
A
View A
Unlock
Lock Lever
AC
Lever
positionBattery connection Lever
operation
At the
"LOCK"
position•Connect terminal
No.2 and the
negative battery
terminal.
•Connect terminal
No.3 and the
positive battery
terminal.The lever
moves from the
"LOCK"
position to the
"UNLOCK"
position.
At the
"UNLOCK"
position•Connect terminal
No.3 and the
negative battery
terminal.
•Connect terminal
No.2 and the
positive battery
terminal.The lever
moves from the
"UNLOCK"
position to the
"LOCK"
position.
Lever position Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
At the "LOCK"
position1 − 2 (Earth) Open circuit
At the
"UNLOCK"
positionLess than 2
ohms
AC103291
Lever
Unlock Lock
1
2
AD
Item Standard value
Voltage of transmitter battery V 2.5 − 3.2

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-53
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1428000700287
The keyless entry system is controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17 or GROUP
54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM CHECKM1428001400096
Check the system as described below. If the system
does not work, carry out troubleshooting. Refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17, refer to
GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the doors
and tailgate can be locked and unlocked.
•Operate the transmitter to check that the
answerback function works in response to door
and tailgate locking/unlocking.
NOTE: The adjustment function allows you to
change the answerback setting as follows. Prior
to that check, confirm which setting is activated.
.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and once when unlocked. The room
lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
locked and flash once when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps flash twice when
locked and do not flash when unlocked. The
room lamp flashes twice when locked and
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.
•The hazard warning lamps do not flash when
both locked and unlocked. The room lamp
flashes twice when locked and illuminates for
15 seconds when unlocked.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TIMER LOCK
FUNCTION INSPECTION
M1428004000138
Push the transmitter unlock button and check to see
that the doors and tailgate lock within 30
seconds. If it doesn't, then execute troubleshooting
remedies. Refer to GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting
P.54B-17, refer to GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting
P.54C-4.
ENABLING/DISABLING THE
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
M1428003200214
If the keyless entry system locks or unlocks the
doors, the room lamp flashes or illuminates, the
hazard warning lamp flashes (hazard answerback
function). The hazard answerback function can be
enabled or disabled according to the following
procedure:
ENABLING/DISABLING THE HAZARD
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION
The hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled by one of the two following procedures.
diagnosis connector (1) is earthed>
1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by
performing one of the following steps. If the
ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its
buzzer will sound once.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”(OFF)
position.
(2) Turn off the hazard warning lamp switch.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the earth,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(3) Connect the diagnosis connector to the
special tool diagnosis code check harness
(MB991529).
(4) Close the driver's side door.
(5) Keep the windshield washer switch on for at
least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU
buzzer will sound once.
2. If the transmitter “LOCK” button is pushed
consecutively twice (within two seconds), the
ETACS-ECU buzzer will sound, indicating that the
hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are locked.
AC305133AB
Diagnosis
connector
MB991529Steering shaft

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-56
WHEN THE SPECIAL TOOL DIAGNOSIS
CODE CHECK HARNESS (MB991529) IS
USED
1. Check that the doors lock normally when the key
is used.
2. Insert the ignition key.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the earth,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Connect the diagnosis connector to the special
tool diagnosis code check harness (MB991529).
NOTE: This will connect terminal (1) of the
diagnosis connector to earth, and the system will
be in secret code registration standby mode.
4. Press the hazard warning lamp switch six times
within 10 seconds.
NOTE: Once the process is completed six times,
then it will operate with all doors and tailgate lock
and unlock operations once and then go to the
save mode.
NOTE: The hazard warning lamp switch is turned
on and off alternately whenever it is pushed.
5. Press the transmitter switch, and then press it two
times within 10 seconds of the first press. This will
register the code.
6. Once the program is saved, it will operate once
with the all doors and tailgate lock and unlock
operations. 7. If you are using two or more transmitters or have
added a second transmitter, the same registration
procedure should be carried out within one minute
after registering the code for the first transmitter.
8. Registration mode will be cancelled under the
following conditions:
•When the secret code for four transmitters has
been registered;
•When one minute has passed after registration
mode started;
•When the diagnosis connector is disconnected
from earth;
•When the key is removed from the key cylinder;
9. After the registration is completed, remove the
ignition key and close all the doors, and then
check that the keyless entry system operates
normally.
WHEN THE MUT-II IS USED
1. Check that the doors lock normally when the key
is used.
2. Insert the ignition key.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.
4. Press the hazard warning switch six times within
10 seconds.
AC305133AB
Diagnosis
connector
MB991529Steering shaft
ACX00571
Ground connected
Within 10 seconds
Hazard
warning
switchON
OFF12345
6
AGAC304777
Steering shaft
ACMB991502
16-Pin
ACX00571
MUT-II connected
Within 10 seconds
Hazard
warning
switchON
OFF12345
6
AB

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
BODY42-57
NOTE: Once the process is completed six times,
then it will operate with all doors and tailgate lock
and unlock operations once and then go to the
save mode.
NOTE: The hazard warning lamp switch is turned
on and off alternately whenever it is pushed.
5. Press the transmitter switch, and then press it two
times within 10 seconds of the first press. This will
register the code.
6. Once the program is saved, it will operate once
with the all doors and tailgate lock and unlock
operations.
7. If you are using two or more transmitters or have
added a second transmitter, the same registration
procedure should be carried out within one minute
after registering the code for the first transmitter.
8. Registration mode will be cancelled under the
following conditions:
•When the secret code for four transmitters has
been registered;
•When one minute has passed after registration
mode started;
•When the MUT-II is disconnected from the
diagnosis connector;
•When the key is removed from the key cylinder;
9. After the registration is completed, remove the
ignition key and close all the doors, and then
check that the keyless entry system operates
normally.
WHEN THE SPECIAL TOOL V. C. I.
(MB991824) IS USED
1. Check that the doors lock normally when the key
is used.
2. Insert the ignition key.
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting the V. C. I.,
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Connect the V. C. I. to the diagnosis connector.
4. Within 10 seconds after turning the V.C.I. power
switch to the "ON" position, press the hazard
switch six times.
NOTE: Once the process is completed six times,
then it will operate with all doors and tailgate lock
and unlock operations once and then go to the
save mode.
NOTE: The hazard warning lamp switch is turned
on and off alternately whenever it is pushed.
5. Press the transmitter switch, and then press it two
times within 10 seconds of the first press. This will
register the code.
6. Once the program is saved, it will operate once
with the all doors and tailgate lock and unlock
operations.
AC305153AB
MB991911
MB991824
16-Pin
ACX00571
Connect V. C. I. and turn
the V. C. I. power supply
switch ON.
Within 10 seconds
Hazard
warning
switchON
OFF1234 56
AJ

51-1
GROUP 51
EXTERIOR
CONTENTS
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . .51-2
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-2
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . 51-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-2
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 51-3
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . . .51-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-5
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 51-7
MOULDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-9
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-9
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-9
MOULDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-10
SIDE AIR DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-15
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-15
SIDE AIR DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-15
GARNISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-17
REAR SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-18
TAILGATE SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-19
ROOF RAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-20
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER51-21
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-21
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER . . . . 51-23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-23
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-25
REAR WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . .51-28
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
REAR WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . . . . 51-29
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-29
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-30
HEADLAMP WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . .51-32
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-32
HEADLAMP WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-32
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-32
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-33
MARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-34
DOOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-36
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SPECIAL TOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-37
DOOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-45
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-45
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-47

TAILGATE SPOILER
EXTERIOR51-19
TAILGATE SPOILER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1511019900068
AC303721
1
2 3
AB
5.2 ± 1.0 N·m
Tailgate spoiler removal steps
•Tailgate trim upper (Refer to GROUP
52A, Tailgate trim P.52A-19.)
•High-mounted stoplight connector
connection•Rear washer hose connection
1. Tailgate spoiler assembly
2. High-mounted stoplight assembly
3. Tailgate spoiler Tailgate spoiler removal steps

REAR WIPER AND WASHER
EXTERIOR51-29
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1511008500345
NOTE: For removal and installation of the wiper and
washer switch, refer to GROUP 54A, Column switch
P.54A-87.
AC304515
2.5 ± 0.4 N·m
9.8 ± 2.0 N·m
7.4 ± 1.4 N·m
3
2
1 4
5
AB
Wiper blade assembly removal steps
>>A<<1. Wiper arm and blade assembly
>>B<<2. Wiper blade
Rear wiper motor removal steps
•Tailgate trim lower (Refer to GROUP
52A, Tailgate trim P.52A-19.)
•Tailgate waterproof film (Refer to
GROUP 42, Tailgate P.42-48.)
3. Rear wiper motor assembly
Rear washer nozzle removal steps
•High-mounted stop lamp assembly
(Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted
stop lamp P.54A-81.)
4. Rear washer nozzleWasher hose removal steps
•Front scuff plate, rear scuff plate, cowl
side trim and quarter trim (Refer to
GROUP 52A, Trims P.52A-11.)
•Tailgate lower trim, tailgate proof film
(Refer to GROUP 52A, Tailgate trim
P.52A-19.)
•High-mounted stop lamp assembly
(Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted
stop lamp P.54A-81.)
5. Rear washer hose

REAR WIPER AND WASHER
EXTERIOR51-30
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Before installing the rear wiper arm and blade
assembly, operate the rear wiper motor so that the
motor stops at the predetermined park position.
Install the rear wipe arm and blade assembly and
adjust the rear wiper blade position so that the blade
end stops at the predetermined position (standard
position).
Standard value (A): 42 ± 5 mm
>>B<< WIPER BLADE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Use a curved backing like that shown for the
backing of a wiper blade to ensure sustained
wiper wiping performance.
INSPECTIONM1511008600193
REAR WIPER MOTOR CHECK
Inspect the rear wiper motor is conducted by
removing the harness connector with the motor
attached to the vehicle.
Wiper Motor Operation
Connect the battery to the rear wiper motor as shown
in the illustration (A) and check the motor operation.
Wiper Motor at Stop Position Operation
1. Connect the battery to the rear wiper motor as
shown in the illustration (A).
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the rear
windshield wiper motor while it is turning and then
check to see that the motor stops.
3. Re-connect the battery as shown in Figure (B).
4. Check to see that the rear windshield wiper motor
runs and then stops at the automatic stop
position.
AC304536
A
AC
End of tailgate glass
AC101090AD
Wiper bladeBacking
BackingA
A
Section A – A
Wiper
bladeBacking
AB304538
1234
1234
1234
AB
(A) Operation check
(B) Stop position check