Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 571

TRUNK LID

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TRUNK LID LATCH ADJUSTMENT

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After checking the trunk lid release cable for proper routing, 
loosen the trunk lid latch mounting bolts. Change the position of 
the trunk lid latch relative to the trunk lid striker so that trunk lid 
locking and unlocking effort is correct.

TRUNK LID HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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Turn each trunk lid damper to achieve the height shown in the 
drawing is reached. If the trunk lid panel height on one side is 
different from that on the other side (even after the trunk lid 
dampers have been adjusted to the height indicated in the 
drawing), turn the trunk lid damper(s) slightly to make fine 
adjustments to the trunk lid panel height.
NOTE: When the damper is new, one full turn of the trunk lid 
damper changes the height approximately 3 mm. Turn it clock-
wise to reduce height. Turn it counterclockwise to increase 
height.

AC305834 AB

TRUNK LID LATCH

AC305822

AC305823

AC306177

SECTION A – A

TRUNK LID PANEL 
ASSEMBLY

A

A

TRUNK LID DAMPER

AB

17 mm 
(0.7 in)

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TRUNK LID

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or throw the trunk lid gas spring into fire.
• Punch a hole in the trunk lid gas spring before disposal to release the gas inside.
• Ensure the trunk lid gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.

Post-installation Operation
• Adjustment of Clearance Around Trunk Lid (Refer to 

P.42-62

).

• Trunk Lid Latch Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-63

).

• Trunk Lid Height Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-63

).

AC305820

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2

3

5

4

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb    

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb    

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb    

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb    

AB

9

AC305820

AC306170

AC305831

AC305832

AB

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5

5

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AC305830

AC306174 

AB

ADHESIVE: 3M™ AAD PART NO.8531 HEAVY DRIP CHECK SEALER, 3M™ AAD PART NO.8646 AUTOMOTIVE JOINT 
AND SEAM SEALER OR EQUIVALENT

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REMOVAL

1. TRUNK LID DAMPER
2. TRUNK LID STRIKER
3. TRUNK LID INSIDE HANDLE

TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP 
REMOVAL STEPS

•

REAR END TRIM (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

>>A<<

4. TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP

TRUNK LID LATCH REMOVAL 
STEPS

•

REAR END TRIM (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

5. TRUNK LID LATCH ASSEMBLY

TRUNK LID RELEASE CABLE AND 
TRUNK LID RELEASE HANDLE 
REMOVAL STEPS

•

REAR END TRIM (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

•

TRUNK TRIM ASSEMBLY (REFER 
TO GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

•

REAR SEAT (REFER TO GROUP 
52A, SEAT 

P.52A-30

.)

•

CENTER PILLAR LOWER TRIM 
(REFER TO GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

•

COWL SIDE TRIM (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, TRIMS 

P.52A-10

.)

6. TRUNK LID RELEASE HANDLE 

COVER

7. TRUNK LID RELEASE HANDLE
8. TRUNK LID RELEASE CABLE

TRUNK LID PANEL ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL STEPS

1. TRUNK LID DAMPER
2. TRUNK LID STRIKER
3. TRUNK LID INSIDE HANDLE
•

THREE-DIAMOND MARK (REFER 
TO GROUP 51 MARKS 

P.51-24

.)

•

HIGH MOUNT STOPLIGHT 
<VEHICLES WITHOUT REAR 
SPOILER> (REFER TO GROUP 
54A, HIGH-MOUNTED STOPLIGHT  

P.54A-127

.)

•

REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY 
<VEHICLES WITH REAR SPOILER> 
(REFER TO GROUP 51, REAR 
SPOILER 

P.51-9

.)

9. TRUNK LID PANEL ASSEMBLY 

MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT

10. TRUNK LID PANEL ASSEMBLY

TRUNK LID HINGE REMOVAL 
STEPS

10. TRUNK LID PANEL ASSEMBLY

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11. TRUNK LID GAS SPRING
12. TRUNK LID HINGE

TRUNK LID RELEASE CABLE AND 
TRUNK LID RELEASE HANDLE 
REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> TRUNK LID GAS SPRING REMOVAL
As shown in the figure, slide the pin upward, then remove the 
trunk lid gas spring in the direction of the arrow to unscrew the 
trunk lid hinge.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
Install the trunk lid weatherstrip so that the marking and the 
joint are aligned with the body center line,

INSPECTION

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TRUNK LID LATCH ASSEMBLY CHECK

.

TRUNK LID LATCH ACTUATOR CHECK

.

AC305996

PIN

AB

TRUNK LID 
GAS SPRING

TRUNK LID HINGE

FLAT-TAPPED 
SCREWDRIVER

AC305825 AB

MARKING

SECTION

JOINT

SECTION

LEVER 
POSITION

BATTERY CONNECTION

LEVER 
OPERATION

At the "OFF" 
position

• Connect ground and the 

negative battery 
terminal.

• Connect terminal No. 1 

and the positive battery 
terminal.

The lever moves 
from the "OFF" 
position to the 
"OPEN" position.

AC305826

1

2

AB

OFF

LEVER

OPEN

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