Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 438

HOOD

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HOOD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AND HIGHT 
AROUND HOOD

9 N·m
80 in-lb 

4

6

5

8

7

11

9

10

1

3

2

12

13

14

9 N·m
80 in-lb 

12 N·m
106 in-lb 

22 N·m
16 in-lb 

12 N·m
106 in-lb 

12

11

3

12

1

ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD STEP AND 
HOOD STRIKER LINKAGE

AB

1. HOOD LOCK RELEASE HANDLE
2. HOOD BUMPER
3. HOOD BUMPER
4. HOOD DAMPER
5. HOOD SIDE WEATHERSTRIP
6. HOOD WEATHERSTRIP
7. FRONT HOOD WEATHERSTRIP
8. HOOD SUPPORT ROD
9. HOOD SWITCH <VEHICLES WITH 

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM>
HOOD AND HOOD HINGE 
REMOVAL STEPS

• WASHER HOSE CONNECTION

10. HOOD

• FRONT DECK GARNISH (REFER 

TO GROUP 51, WINDSHIELD 
WIPER AND WASHER 

P.51-16

.)

11. HOOD HINGE

HOOD LATCH AND HOOD LOCK 
RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL 
STEPS

• RADIATOR GRILL

12. HOOD LATCH
13. CABLE PROTECTOR
• JUNCTION BLOCK

14. HOOD LOCK RELEASE CABLE

HOOD AND HOOD HINGE 
REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

HOOD

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INSPECTION

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HOOD SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK <VEHICLES 
WITH THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM>

SWITCH 
POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

Hood switch 
unpressed

1 

− 2

Less than 2 ohms

Hood switch 
depressed

1 

− 2

Open circuit 

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1

2

VIEW A

A

AB

FENDER

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FENDER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Front Bumper Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Front Bumper 

P.51-2

.)

• Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Windshield Wiper and Washer 

P.51-16

.)

• Headlight Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 54, 

Lighting System 

P.54-152

.)

• Wide Fender Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Wide Fender 

P.51-10

.)

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1

2

3

REMOVAL STEPS
1. MUD GUARD
2. SPLASH SHIELD
3. FENDER

FUEL FILLER LID

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FUEL FILLER LID

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Driver's Seat and Rear Seat Removal and Installation 

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat 

P.52A-44

 and Rear 

Seat 

P.52A-49

.)

• Quarter Trim Lower Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-41

.)

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1

2

3

4

1

2

FUEL FILLER DOOR HEIGHT AND 
CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. FUEL FILLER DOOR PANEL 

ASSEMBLY

2. FUEL FILLER DOOR HOOK 

ASSEMBLY

3. LID LOCK RELEASE HANDLE
4. FUEL FILLER DOOR LOCK 

RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)