Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 727

GRILL, MOLDING AND GARNISH

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EXTERIOR

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AC203217

E

6

5

B

A

B

C

D

E

B

B

ADHESIVE TAPE: 
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE <A, C, E [ 1.2 mm ( 0.05 in ) THICKNESS ],
C [ 5 mm ( 0.2 in ) WIDTH AND 1.2 mm ( 0.05 in ) THICKNESS ],
D [ 12 mm ( 0.5 in ) WIDTH AND 1.2 mm ( 0.05 in ) THICKNESS ]>

4.9 N·m
43 in-lb

10

NOTE
      : Clip position
      : Claw position

5

6

28 mm
(1.1 in)

62 mm
(2.4 in)

16 mm
(0.63 in)

32.5 mm
(1.28 in)

15 mm
(0.6 in)
62 mm
(2.4 in)

15 mm
(0.6 in)

15 mm
(0.6 in)

62 mm
(2.4 in)

44 mm
(1.7 in)

15.5 mm
(0.61 in)

7

9

7.5 N·m
65 in-lb

8

AB

<<C>>

>>A<<

5.

FRONT DOOR MOLDING

<<C>>

>>A<<

6.

REAR DOOR MOLDING

REAR DECK GARNISH REMOVAL 
STEPS
7. LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
8. REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

ASSEMBLY (REFER TO 

P.51-20

.)

9. GROMMET (REFER TO 

P.51-20

.)

• LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM

10. LIFTGATE GARNISH

REAR DECK GARNISH REMOVAL 
STEPS (Continued)

GRILL, MOLDING AND GARNISH

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EXTERIOR

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>>RADIATOR GRLL REMOVAL
Remove the radiator grill by pushing all tabs of the radiator grill 
clips in the direction of the arrows with a flat-tipped screwdriver, 
then lightly pull the radiator grill toward you.

.

<<B>>ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION

If the molding has become warped, it should not be 
reused.

Use special tool MB990449 to lever out the molding.

.

<<C>> DOOR MOLDING REMOVAL
Gently lift and remove the door molding. If there is any dou-
ble-sided tape remaining on the door molding, remove accord-
ing to the following instructions.
<Remove double-sided tape remaining on the body sur-
face>

1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of the 

double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body. 

2. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula as 

possible.

3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M

 AAD Part number 

8906 or equivalent to wipe the body.

.

<Remove double-sided tape remaining on double-sided 
tape (when re-using door molding)>

AC003753

AC003626AB

MB990449

AC000420

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE

PROTECTION TAPE

AB

AC000421

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE

AB

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1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the door molding with a 

resin spatula as possible.

2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M

 AAD Part number 

8906 or equivalent to wipe the door molding surface.

3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.
4. Adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the door 

molding. (Refer to double-sided tape adherence location.) 

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<<DOOR MOLDING INSTALLATION.
1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.

NOTE: If you attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the 
backing paper, it will be easy to tear off.

2. Install the door molding.

NOTE:  If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold 
temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body 
and door molding to about 40 

−

 60

°

C (104 

−

 140

°

F) before 

affixing the tape.

3. Firmly press in the door molding.

AC000422

AC003628

AC000423 AB

ADHESIVE TAPE

BACKING PAPER

WIDE FENDER

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WIDE FENDER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1511018200033

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Mud Guard Removal and Installation 

AC003754

1

1

3

2

N

N

AC

NOTE
      : Resin clip position

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>A<<

1. RIVET

2. FRONT FLARE
3. REAR FLARE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)