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* Instrument Panel
Damaged, Replace
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement
Component
* Seatback Assembly ( 2)
(Even If Air
* Seat Belt Pretensioner ( 2)
Bag Did Not
* Spiral Cable
Deploy)
* Steering Wheel
* Wiring Harness & Connectors
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* If any components are damaged or bent, they
must be replaced.
* DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs.
Replace entire wiring harness.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURES TABLE - TOYOTA-2 \
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Action Component or System
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Replace After
* Air Bag Module(s)
Deployment
* Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Front Air Bag Sensors
* Seat Belt Pretensioner ( 1)
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* Instrument Panel
Damaged, Replace
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement
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* Seat Belt Pretensioner ( 1)
(Even If Air
* Spiral Cable
Bag Did Not
* Steering Wheel
Deploy)
* Wiring Harness & Connectors
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* If any components are damaged or bent, they
must be replaced.
* DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs.
Replace entire wiring harness.
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Action Component or System
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* Air Bag Module(s)
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* Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Front Air Bag Sensor ( 1)
* Instrument Panel ( 2)
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement ( 2)
* Spiral Cable ( 3)
* Steering Wheel ( 3)
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* Spiral Cable ( 4)
Damaged, Replace
* Steering Wheel ( 4)
Component
* Wiring Harness & Connectors
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Deploy)
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1) - 1998 RAV4 only.
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Action Component or System
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* Air Bag Module(s)
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* Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Glove Compartment Door
* Instrument Panel
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement
* Spiral Cable
* Steering Wheel
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* Air Bag Module(s)
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* Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Front Air Bag Sensors
* Instrument Panel
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement
* Spiral Cable
* Steering Wheel
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* If any components are damaged or bent, they
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* Wiring for Front Air Bag Sensors can be
repaired following manufacturer's
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* Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly
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* Front Air Bag Sensors
* Glove Compartment
* Glove Compartment Door
* Instrument Panel
* Instrument Panel Reinforcement
* Spiral Cable
* Steering Wheel
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* If any components are damaged or bent, they
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* Wiring for Front Air Bag Sensors can be
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* Air Bag Module(s)
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* Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Center Console Bracket Support
* Front Air Bag Sensors
* Instrument Panel
* Spiral Cable
* Steering Wheel
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* If any components are damaged or bent, they
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* Wiring for Front Air Bag Sensors can be
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* Air Bag Module(s)
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* Air Bag Sensor Assembly
* Center Console Bracket Support
* Instrument Panel Spiral Cable
* Steering Wheel
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Eclipse
Without Theft Alarm ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
With Theft Alarm .... Under Left Of Instrument Panel, On Relay Box
Galant ................................... Inside Right Front Fender
Mirage .......................... In Left Underhood Fuse/Relay Block
Montero ...................................... Behind Center Of Dash
Montero Sport ................... In Left Underhood Fuse/Relay Block
3000GT ......................... In Right Underhood Fuse/Relay Block
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Fig. 1: Identifying Starter Relay Connector Terminals (3000GT)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
BENCH TESTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
CAUTION: Perform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent damage to
coil.
NO-LOAD TEST
1) Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in
series with a fully-charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp ammeter
and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and
starter motor terminal. See Fig. 2.
2) Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile
rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to
negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test
voltage. Ensure maximum amperage is as specified and starter rotates
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between specified terminals. See Figs. 1 and 3. If continuity is not
as specified, replace ignition switch.
Fig. 3: Testing Ignition Switch (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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.
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Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31 and 33. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove ignition switch. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
1) Remove knee protector mount screw plugs. Remove knee
protector. Remove hood lock release handle. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 6. Remove ignition key illumination
light.
2) Remove steering lock cylinder. Remove A/C-heater system
lap cooler and shower ducts. On A/T models, remove key interlock cable
and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower column covers.
See Fig. 11 . Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove knee protector. Remove steering column cover. See
Fig. 15 . Remove clip and cover. On A/T models, remove key interlock
cable, spring and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero & Montero Sport)
Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower
column covers. See Fig. 19 or 25. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. See Fig. 31. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot
duct. Remove key reminder switch. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering shaft. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove steering
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column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove horn pad and steering wheel. Remove hood lock release handle.
Remove column pad and upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 6.
Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot shower duct. Remove
steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove column pad. Remove foot duct. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 11. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove hood release handle. Remove knee
protector. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 15.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove foot duct. Remove lower instrument panel
cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 19.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 25. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and
foot duct. Remove left or right steering column switch. See Fig. 31.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Steering Wheel Nut
Diamante, Montero, Montero Sport
& 3000GT ...................................... 29 (39)
Eclipse, Galant & Mirage ....................... 30 (41)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Module Bolts/Nuts
Diamante, Eclipse & Mirage .................... 53 (6.0)
Galant & Montero .............................. 80 (9.0)
Montero Sport ................................. 78 (8.8)
3000GT ....................................... 39 (4.4)
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
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IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
1) Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect
harness connector from ignition switch. Using hacksaw, cut slots in
bolt heads of lock assembly. Using screwdriver, remove bolts and lock
assembly.
2) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten new bolts
until heads of bolts sheer off.
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Failure to follow air bag service precautions may result in
air bag deployment and personal injury. See AIR BAG SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS. Follow all service precautions before
attempting repairs. After component replacement, perform a
system operational check to ensure proper system operation.
CAUTION: Applying excessive pressure or causing impact to steering
shaft during service may cause column to collapse. Before
removing steering column, ensure wheels are in
straight-ahead position. Note steering wheel location for
installation reference.
Removal
1) Remove steering wheel. Remove combination switch and
ignition switch (if necessary). See STEERING WHEEL under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
2) Remove lower instrument panel cover and air duct.
Disconnect all electrical connections. Disconnect brake pedal return
spring (if equipped). Disconnect gearshift control cable.
3) Remove bolts for dust cover at firewall. Remove bolt from
clamp at steering gear. Remove steering column bolts and remove
steering column.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant (3M ATD
8663) to dust cover bolts before installing. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
OVERHAUL
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Failure to follow air bag service precautions may result in
air bag deployment and personal injury. See AIR BAG SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS. Follow all service precautions before
attempting repairs. After component replacement, perform a
system operational check to ensure proper system operation.
NOTE: Vehicle steering column is not repairable. See below for
joint assembly and steering lock removal and installation.
Disassembly
Remove steering column from vehicle. See STEERING COLUMN
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Remove clamp bolt from joint assembly.
See Fig. 1 . Remove assembly. Remove lower boot, upper boot and dust
cover from joint assembly. To remove steering lock, use a hacksaw to
cut bolts at steering lock bracket side. Remove steering lock and
bracket.
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Improper gate plate See STEERING COLUMN
adjustment article
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Excess Play in Instrument panel bracket Tighten bolts and check
Column bolts loose bracket
Broken weld nut on jacket See STEERING COLUMN
article
Instrument bracket capsule See STEERING COLUMN
sheared article
Column bracket/jacket Tighten bolts and check
bolts loose bracket
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Steering Locks Release lever mechanism See STEERING COLUMN
in Gear article
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SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Front End Noise Loose or worn wheel See Wheel Bearing
Adjustment in
SUSPENSION
Worn shocks or shock Replace struts or strut
mountings mountings
Worn struts or strut Replace struts or strut
mountings mountings
Loose or worn lower control See SUSPENSION
arm
Loose steering gear-to- See STEERING
frame bolts
Worn control arm bushings See SUSPENSION
Ball joints not lubricated Lubricate ball joints &
see Ball Joint Checking
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Front Wheel Tires or wheels out of Check tire balance
Shake, Shimmy, balance
or Vibration
Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Drive shaft unbalanced Check drive shaft
balance
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Eclipse
1) Remove wiper switch from instrument panel and disconnect
wiper switch wiring connector. Place wiper switch in OFF position.
Continuity should exist between terminals No. 5 and 6. See Fig. 12.
Place wiper switch in LO position. Continuity should exist between
terminals No. 6 and 7.
2) Place wiper switch in INT position. Continuity should
exist between terminals No. 3 and 7, and between terminals No. 5 and
6. Depress washer switch. Continuity should exist between terminals
No. 7 and 8. Continuity between terminals No. 1 and 4 should exist in
all positions (light circuit). Replace wiper switch if continuity is
not as specified.
Fig. 12: Identifying Rear Wiper Switch & Relay Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Montero & Montero Sport
Remove lower column cover. Remove upper column cover. Loosen
screws indicated by arrow in illustration. See Fig. 13. Remove rear
wiper/washer switch. Operate switch and check continuity according to
illustration. See Fig. 13.