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3. Open the lower gate.
Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate: To open” on page 3-60.
4. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten the tire hanger
mounting bolt by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the cover over the tire hanger mounting bolt.
To change a tire
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1. On vehicles with wheel covers, first remove the covers
(refer to “Wheel covers” on page 6-23). Then, loosen the
wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
CAUTION
!
Confirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured after
storing the spare tire. If the tire hanger is not
secured, it could drop out while driving, causing an
accident.
When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure
to hold the tire hanger firmly to prevent it from
dropping on your foot.
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8. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground,
by rotating the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise.9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until
each nut has been tightened to the torque listed here.
65 to 80 ft-lb (88 to 108 N•m)
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.
CAUTION
!
Never use your foot or a pipe extension to apply
added force to the wheel nut wrench when tighten-
ing the wheel nuts. If you do so, you can over-tighten
the wheel nuts and damage the wheel, wheel nuts
and hub bolts.
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2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. While holding down the tab (C), pull out the socket (D).
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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Headlights (high beam, except for vehicles
equipped with high intensity discharge head-
lights)
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1. Turn the cap (A) counterclockwise to remove it.
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
*- Front of the vehicle
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2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. While holding down the tab (C), pull out the socket (D).*- Front of the vehicle
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4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Daytime running lights (for vehicles equipped
with high intensity discharge headlights)
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1. Turn the cap (A) counterclockwise to remove it.
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
*- Front of the vehicle
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2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise while pressing it and pull
it out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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Front turn signal lights
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1. When replacing the bulb on the front passenger’s side,
remove the bolt (A) holding down the washer fluid reser-
voir spout and move the spout toward the rear of the vehi-
cle.2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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Side turn signal lights (on outside rearview mir-
ror) (if so equipped)
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NOTE
The side turn signal lights (on outside rearview mirror)
uses an LED instead of the bulb.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when the light needs to be
repaired or replaced.
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
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1. Turn the bezel (A) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
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