Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 973

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NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector B-36 <M/T>, 
C-28, C-77, C-90 inspect the wire. If intermediate connector 
B-36 <M/T>, C-28, C-77, C-90 are damaged, repair or replace 
it. Refer to GROUP 00E 

P.00E-2

, Harness Connector Inspec-

tion. Then go to Step 4.
Q: Are there any damaged wires between convertible top 

control module connector F-34 (terminal 13) and vehicle 
speed sensor connector B-39 (terminal 3)?
YES : Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO :  Go to Step 3.

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<2.4L ENGINE>CONNECTOR:B-36

HEADLIGHT(LH)

AC004115AB

CONNECTOR:C-28

AC004118AB

CONNECTOR:C-77

AC004119

CONNECTOR:C-90

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STEP 3. Check the vehicle speed sensor
Furthermore, check that the vehicle speed sensor operates 
properly. (Refer to 

P.42-39

.)

Q: Is the vehicle speed sensor damaged?

YES : Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the Check symptoms.
Q: Does the electric convertible top open and close 

normally?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO :  Return to Step 1.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CONVERTIBLE TOP FIT ADJUSTMENT

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1. Remove the quarter trim, lower (Refer to GROUP 52A 

-Trims 

P.52A-8

.)

2. Fully open or close the top, then adjust the stopper adjusting 

bolt so it contacts the flange as shown in the illustration.

WATER LEAK TEST

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Leakage: Defined as water that spills over 
weatherstripping and causes the interior to become 
wet in a short period of time.
Seepage: Defined as water that runs down the inside 
of the door and or quarter glass but does not build up 
or drip onto any interior trim components. By nature 
of their design, convertible tops normally display 
some water seepage under certain ambient condi-
tions. Water leakage/seepage characteristics for the 
convertible are:

• Normal-Under normal conditions, the convertible 

top should never display seepage of more than a 
total of three moisture weeps of more than 5 mm 
(0.2 inch) wide at any or all of the convertible top 
roof joints. As with any convertible top, leakage 
may occur under abnormal conditions such as 
the flooding of the weatherstrip roof joints with 
large quantities of water as might happen in an 
automatic car wash.

• Service Required-Vehicle service is required if 

leakage occurs under normal conditions. (Some 
adjustments may help reduce leakage which 
occurs under abnormal conditions).

TEST PROCEDURES

1. Interview the customer to get a detailed 

description of the leak and the conditions under 
which the leak occurred.

2. Open the part of the vehicle to be tested for the 

water leak, door, windows, convertible top, etc.

3. Use a clean cloth and wipe clean and dry the 

sealing surfaces for the suspected area.

4. Close the doors, windows, etc. of the vehicle to 

prevent water from accidentally getting into the 
vehicle.

AC004120

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5. Turn off A/C, heater and ventilation blower. 

Otherwise, if the blower is on this will pressurize 
the cabin, preventing water from entering back 
through a bad seal condition.

6. Evaluate the customer's description of the leak in 

question then use the method of water testing 
(angle, distance, pressure, etc.) which closely 
simulates or duplicates the leak condition the 
customer's vehicle experienced.

7. Most leaks can be corrected by glass and/or 

weatherstrip adjustments so the glass achieves 
proper insertion into the weatherstrip. Proper 
insertion of the glass into the weatherstrip is 
necessary for proper leak prevention. 
Weatherstrip replacement may be necessary if 
proper insertion cannot be attained by 
adjustments.

CONVERTIBLE TOP ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal Operation
• Completely Open the Convertible Top.

Post-installation Operation
• Convertible Top Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-118

.)

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REMOVAL STEPS
• QUARTER BELT SIDE MOLDING / 

BACK BELT MOLDING (REFER TO 
GROUP 51 - MOLDINGS 

P.51-9

.)

• QUARTER TRIM (REFER TO 

GROUP 52A 

− TRIMS 

P.52A-8

.)

• REAR SPEAKER BRACKET 

(REFER TO GROUP 54A 

− 

SPEAKER 

P.54A-226

.)

1. TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR 

HARNESS CONNECTOR

2. DEFOGGER HARNESS 

CONNECTOR (LH ONLY)

3. TOPSTACK WELL AND BODY 

PANEL CONNECTION

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4. DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER
5. CONVERTIBLE TOP ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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>>A<< DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER INSTALLATION
When the top cover assembly is replaced, cut out the rear end 
of the top cover assembly.
1. Install the drain trough retainer so that the drain trough 

around the rear end of the top cover assembly covers a 
suitable dimension.

2. Cut out an excessive part at the rear end of the top cover 

assembly as shown.

TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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EXCESSIVE PART AT DRAIN TROUGH OF 
THE TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

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DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER

Pre-removal Operation
• Completely Down the Quarter Window Glass

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