Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 23

SIDE STEP

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EXTERIOR

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SIDE STEP DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

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AC203469

3

4

1

AB

2

ADHESIVE TAPE: 
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE [  8 mm ( 0.3 in ) 
WIDTH AND 1.2 mm ( 0.05 in ) THICKNESS]

3

CLIP

SECTION A – A

1

A

A

N

N

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1. SIDE STEP GARNISH
2. SIDE STEP COVER

3. SIDE STEP
4. SIDE STEP GARNISH BRACKET

 (Continued)

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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OPERATION
Windshield Low-speed (and High-speed) Wiper 

Operation

• If the wiper switch is turned to the "LO" position 

with the ignition switch at the "ACC" or "ON" posi-
tion, the column switch sends a low-speed wiper 
ON and high-speed wiper OFF signals to the 
front-ECU. This turns the wiper signal on and the 
wiper speed switching relay off (low-speed), 
causing the wipers to operate at low-speed.

• If the wiper switch is turned to the "HI" position, 

the column switch sends a low-speed wiper OFF 
and high-speed wiper ON signals to the front-
ECU. This turns both the wiper signal and the 
wiper speed switching relay on (high-speed), 
causing the wipers to operate at high-speed.

Windshield Intermittent Wiper Operation

• The ETACS-ECU calculates the wiper operation 

interval according to the voltage signal sent from 
the column switch. Then the ETACS-ECU sends 
a signal to the front-ECU. The front-ECU deter-
mines the wiper operation interval and turns on 
the wiper signal relay. This causes the wiper auto 
stop relay to turn on. Then the wiper auto stop 
relay will turn off after the wipers reach the park 
position. This causes the wiper signal relay and 
then the wipers to turn off. If the wiper signal relay 
remains off for the wiper operation interval, the 
relay turns on again, causing the wipers to oper-
ate in intermittent mode.

Windshield Mist Wiper Operation

• If the wiper switch is turned to the "MIST" position 

with the ignition switch at "ACC" or "ON" position, 
the mist wiper high-speed operation signal is sent 
to the front-ECU. This signal turns on the wiper 
speed switching relay, causing the wipers to work 
at high-speed while the mist switch is on.

• While the mist wiper switch remains turned on 

when the intermittent mode is still working, the 
wipers work as the mist wiper. However, the wip-
ers return to the intermittent mode again when 
the wiper auto stop signal turns on after the mist 
wiper switch is turned off.

Windshield Washer Operation

• If the wiper switch is turned to the "WASHER" 

position with the ignition switch at "ACC" or "ON" 
position, the washer ON signal is sent to the 
front-ECU, causing the wiper signal to turn on 
after 0.3 second. After the washer switch signal 
turns off, the wiper signal turns off in three sec-
onds. If the wiper switch is turned the "WASHER" 
position while the wiper is at intermittent mode, 
the washer works for that period when the 
washer switch remains on. Then the wipers 
return to the intermittent mode.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER DIAGNOSIS

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The windshield wiper and washer are controlled by 
the Smart Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshoot-
ing, refer to GROUP 54B, SWS Diagnosis 

P.54Bb-2

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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NOTE: For removal and installation of the wiper and 
washer switch, refer to GROUP 54A, Column switch 

P.54A-113

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AC203576 AB

SECTION C – C

SECTION B – B

VIEW A

A

B

B

C

C

TAB

CLIP

5

5

4

3

5

8

9

10

11

4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
44 ± 6 in-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

NOTE
         : CLIP POITIONS
         : CLAW POITIONS 

8.9 ± 1.9 N·m
79 ± 17 in-lb

2

1

4

5

CLAW

5

4

SECTION D – D

3

C

C

C

C

23.5 ± 3.5 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb

4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
44 ± 6 in-lb

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7

1. WASHER HOSE
2. WASHER NOZZLE
WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL STEPS

>>A<<

3. WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

ASSEMBLY

4. FRONT DECK SIDE GARNISH
5. FRONT DECK GARNISH

<<A>>

6. WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
7. LINK ASSEMBLY

WASHER TANK REMOVAL STEPS
• FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 

(REFER TO 

P.51-3

.)

• HEADLIGHT (REFER TO GROUP 

54A 

P.54A-71

.)

8. INLET ASSEMBLY
9. WASHER TANK ASSEMBLY
10. WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR
11. WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when 
removing the wiper motor and link assembly.
1. Remove the five mounting bolts of the wiper motor and link 

assembly and disconnect the connector.

2. To protect the windshield, apply duct tape to the entire 

circumference of the glass near the wiper motor and link 
assembly installation position. 

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION
Install the wiper blade at the specified position (standard 
value).

Standard value: Driver's side: 20 

− 30mm (0.8 − 1.2 

inches) Passenger's side: 25 

− 35mm (1.0 − 1.4 inches)

INSPECTION

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WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CHECK

The windshield wiper motor assembly should be installed to the 
vehicle body and the harness connector should be discon-
nected when checking the wiper motor.

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AC000410

AX1501CA

LINK 
ASSEMBLY

WINDSHIELD WIPER 
MOTOR

AB

AC000427AB

DRIVER'S 
SIDE (A)

PASSENGER'S 
SIDE (B)

FRONT DECK GARNISH END