ignition MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual

  Engine Coolant 
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 Automatic Transmission Fluid 
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 Rear Axle Oil 
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 Spark Plugs 
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 Timing Belt (
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 Ignition Cables (
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 Air Cleaner Filter 
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1) - Change once a year or every 7,500 miles (12,000 KM). 

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2) - If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12,000 KM) each year, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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3) - Or inspect every 2 years. 

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4) - Or inspect every year. 

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5) - Or change every 2 years. 

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6) - Or lubricate grease every 2 years. 

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7) - Or inspect every 5 years. 

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8) - Or replace every 5 years. 

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9) - For California & Massachusettes, this maintenance is 

recommended but not required. 
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 
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Material  Condition  Specification 
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Engine Oil  Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30 

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1)  0F (-18C) To 100F (38C)  

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Ambient Temperature Above 0F  SAE 10W-30 

 (-18C) To Over 100F (38C)  
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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 
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Manual  All API Classification GL-4

Transmission   SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90 
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Automatic  All  "ATF DEXRON II" Or 

Transmission   Equivalent 
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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 Or DOT 4 
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Rear Axle  All API Classification GL-5

  Or Higher (
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Transfer Case All API Classification GL-4

  SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90 
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1) - SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if 

the Ambient Temperature is above 0 F (-18 C). 

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2) - SAE90, 85W-90, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures above 

-10 F (-23 C). SAE 80W, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures 

from -30 F (-34 C) to -10 F (-23 C). SAE 75W may be used 

in temperatures below -30 F (-34 C). 
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FLUID CAPACITIES 
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
Removal & Installation (Functioning Power Seat)
With ignition on, move seat fully rearward. Remove front seat
anchor covers and remove nuts. Move seat fully forward. Remove rear
seat anchor covers and remove bolts. Turn ignition off. Disconnect
electrical harness connectors. Remove seat assembly. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Malfunctioning Power Seat)
1) Removal of seat assembly front or rear mounting bolt is
not possible due to malfunction of slide motor, slide switch or frozen
slide rails. If seat is stuck in forward position, go to next step. If
seat is stuck in rearward position, go to step 3).
2) Remove rear seat anchor covers and mounting bolts. Remove
adjuster screw nut housing mounting bolt. See Fig. 7. Both adjuster
screw nut housings mount to center of slider frame rail. Insert
screwdriver blade between housing nut and rail. Lift and rotate
housing nut. Slide seat back and remove front anchor nuts. Once seat
is repaired, install housing nut bolts.
3) Lift up front seat cushion cover to expose slide motor.
Remove slide motor mounting bolts. If seat assembly cannot be moved
forward, remove slide motor bracket mounting bolts. Move seat forward
and remove rear anchor bolts. Once seat is repaired, install slide
motor bracket mounting bolts.
Fig. 7: Disconnecting Nut Housing (Typical)
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WIRING DIAGRAMS

Fig. 2: Steering Column Switch Terminal Identification (Diamante)
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Ignition Switch Test
Disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity

between specified terminals. See Figs. 1 and 3. If continuity is not
as specified, replace ignition switch.
Fig. 3: Testing Ignition Switch (Diamante)
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Key Reminder Switch Test
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect key reminder
switch harness connector. Check continuity between specified terminals
with ignition key inserted and removed from ignition switch. See
Fig. 4 . If continuity is not as specified, replace key reminder
switch.

Fig. 7: Testing Lighting & Turn Signal Switches (Eclipse)
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Ignition Switch Test
Disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity

between specified terminals. See Figs. 6 and 8. If continuity is not
as specified, replace ignition switch.
Fig. 8: Testing Ignition Switch (Eclipse)
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Key Reminder Switch Test
Disconnect key reminder switch connector. Check continuity
between specified terminals. See Figs. 6 and 9. If continuity is not
as specified, replace key reminder switch.

Fig. 10: Testing Wiper/Washer Switch (Eclipse)
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GALANT
Ignition Switch Tests
Disconnect ignition switch harness connector. Check
continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 11 and 12. If
continuity is not as specified, replace ignition or key reminder
switch.

Fig. 12: Testing Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch (Galant)
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Key Reminder Switch Tests
Disconnect key reminder switch connector. Check continuity

Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 11 and 14. If
continuity is not as specified, replace wiper/washer switch.
Fig. 14: Testing Wiper/Washer Switch (Galant & Mirage)
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MIRAGE
Ignition Switch Test
Disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity
between specified terminals. See Figs. 15 and 16. If continuity is not
as specified, replace ignition switch.

Fig. 16: Testing Ignition Switch (Mirage)
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Key Reminder Switch Test
Disconnect key reminder switch connector. Check continuity
between specified terminals. See Fig. 17. If continuity is not as