Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 523

TAILGATE <VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC TAILGATE>

BODY

42A-112

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TAILGATE ALIGNMENT

M1424000900580

ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT 
BETWEEN STRIKER AND LATCH

1. Remove the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− Interior Trims ).

AC905218AB

MB990939

Striker

Temporary 
bolts

2. Replace the striker mounting screws with 

temporary bolts, and use the remover bar (special 

tool: MB990939) and a hammer to tap the 
temporary bolt to the desired direction.

6

GOPN

Input from tailgate lock release 
handle

Tailgate lock release handle: 
ON

1 V or less

7

CANH

CAN H

−

−

8

CANL

CAN L

−

−

9

GCLS

Input from electric tailgate close 
switch

Electric tailgate close switch: 
ON

1 V or less

10

−

−

−

−

11

PLCL

Tailgate latch (engagement) 
output

During tailgate latch fully 
close operation

12 V

12

PLOP

Tailgate latch (release) output

During tailgate latch claw 
release operation

12 V

13

BZ+

Buzzer (+) output

Buzzer is sounding

0 to 12 V (pulse 
signal)

14

−

−

−

−

15

NTL

Tailgate latch (neutral switch) 
input

Tailgate latch: Open side (fully 
open normal status)

1 V or less

16

−

−

−

−

17

HARF

Tailgate latch (half latch switch) 
input

Electric tailgate: Open 
position

1 V or less

18

−

−

−

−

19

LTH

Tailgate latch (door-ajar switch) 
input

Electric tailgate: Open 
position

1 V or less

20

−

−

−

−

21

−

−

−

−

22

MASW

Electric tailgate main switch 
input

Electric tailgate main switch: 
ON

1 V or less

23

OPSW

Electric tailgate switch input

Electric tailgate switch: ON

1 V or less

24

TSL

Tailgate sensor left side input

Tailgate sensor left side: ON

1 V or less

25

TSG

Tailgate sensor earth

Always

1 V or less

26

TSR

Tailgate sensor right side input

Tailgate sensor right side: ON 1 V or less

Terminal 
number

Terminal 
code

Check items

Check conditions

Normal conditions

TAILGATE <VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC TAILGATE>

BODY

42A-113

3. Tighten the striker mounting screws.

Tightening torque: 22 

± 3 N⋅m

4. Install the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− 

Interior Trims ).

ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE 
BETWEEN TAILGATE AND BODY

ACB05459AB

Tailgate hinge

1. Loosen the tailgate hinge mounting bolts to adjust 

the clearance between the tailgate and body.

2. Tighten the tailgate hinge mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 12 

± 2 N⋅m

ADJUSTMENT OF TAILGATE HEIGHT

M1424003500462

ACC00086

ACB05460

AB

14 mm

A

Section A – A

Damper

A

Rotate the damper by using the arrow mark on the 
damper as a guide to adjust the tailgate height. The 
damper height is altered by roughly 4 mm when it is 
rotated once.

NOTE: If a rattling noise is heard due to the vibration 
of the tailgate when the vehicle is being driven, 
adjust the damper height until the damper is seated 
on the vehicle body. The damper should be seated 
on the vehicle body regardless of a rattling noise.

ELECTRIC TAILGATE CHECK

M1424008500036

Check whether the electric tailgate operates normally 
by operating the electric tailgate switch, the tailgate 
close switch or the tailgate lock release handle. If it 
does not operate, perform troubleshooting. Refer to 

P.42A-93

.

CHECK OF ELECTRIC TAILGATE SAFETY 
FUNCTION

M1424009400021

1. Place a piece of wood which is approximately 

10-mm thick at a right angle against the tailgate 
sensor. Then, by operating the electric tailgate 
switch, tailgate close switch, or keyless operation 
key electric tailgate switch, close the electric 
tailgate.

2. Check whether the electric tailgate opens when 

the electric tailgate clamps the wood chip. If any 
problem occurs, carry out troubleshooting. Refer 
to 

P.42A-93

.

NOTE: When the safety mechanism is activated 
successively for two times or more, manually fully 
close the electric tailgate.

ELECTRIC TAILGATE OPERATING 
CURRENT CHECK

M1424009500028

ACB04410AD

Electric 
tailgate 
fuse

Relay box

1. Remove the electric tailgate fuse, and connect the 

circuit tester as shown in the illustration.

2. Open and close the electric tailgate, and measure 

the current during operation.

Standard value: 11 A or less (Power supply 
voltage 14.5 

± 0.5 V, at 25°C)

NOTE: If the power supply voltage does not meet 
the standard value, check and repair the alterna-

tor and the battery. Then carry out this check 
again.

TAILGATE <VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC TAILGATE>

BODY

42A-114

3. If the value is outside the standard value, adjust 

the electric tailgate (refer to 

P.42A-68

).

TAILGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1424001100974

Pre-removal operation
• Tailgate trim removal (Refer to GROUP 52A − Tailgate 

Trim .)

• Rear wiper blade assembly, rear wiper motor and rear 

washer hose removal (Refer to GROUP 51 

− Rear Wiper 

and Washer .)

• High-mounted stop lamp assembly removal (Refer to 

GROUP 54A 

− High-mounted Stop Lamp .)

• Rear combination lamp assembly removal (Refer to 

GROUP 54A 

− Rear Combination Lamp .)

• Tailgate garnish removal (Refer to GROUP 51 − Tailgate 

Garnish .)

• Tailgate window glass removal (Refer to 

P.42A-20

.)

Post-installation operation
• Tailgate alignment (Refer to 

P.42A-68

.)

• Adjustment of tailgate height (Refer to 

P.42A-69

.)

• Tailgate window glass installation (Refer to 

P.42A-20

.)

• Tailgate garnish installation (Refer to GROUP 51 − Tail-

gate Garnish .)

• Rear combination lamp assembly installation (Refer to 

GROUP 54A 

− Rear Combination Lamp .)

• High-mounted stop lamp assembly installation (Refer to 

GROUP 54A 

− High-mounted Stop Lamp .)

• Rear wiper blade assembly, rear wiper motor and rear 

washer hose installation (Refer to GROUP 51 

− Rear 

Wiper and Washer .)

• Tailgate trim installation (Refer to GROUP 52A − Tailgate 

Trim .)

ACC00283

AC609611

ACB05644

13

20 ± 5 N·m

14

12

AB

1

17

6

3

15

10 ± 2 N·m

16

16

2

12 ± 2 N·m

16

10

12 ± 2 N·m

11

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

25 ± 4 N·m

25 ± 4 N·m

4

5

7

8

9

24 ± 2 N·m

ACC00264

AC402763

AC

16

Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part No.8646 Automotive Joint and 
Seam Sealer or equivalent

Tailgate assembly removal steps 

1.

Damper

2.

Plug

3.

Tailgate damper upper

4.

Shim <Vehicles with shim>

5.

Tailgate damper lower

6.

Tailgate harness

7.

Screw grommet

8.

Licence plate pad

<<

A

>>

9.

Tailgate gas spring connection

10. Ball joint
11. Tailgate gas spring assembly
12. Rod connection
13. Ball joint
14. Plate
15. Tailgate assembly

Tailgate hinge removal steps 

•

Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− 

Headlining .)

>>

B

<<

16. Tailgate hinge

Tailgate opening weatherstrip 
removal 

•

Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A 

− Interior Trim .)

>>

A

<<

17. Tailgate opening weatherstrip

TAILGATE <VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC TAILGATE>

BODY

42A-115

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas 

spring assembly into the fire.

• Before disposal, make a hole to remove the 

gas.

• Make sure that the piston rod should not col-

lect any foreign particles. 

ACC00097

AC801037

ACB05635

Pin

Tailgate gas

spring assembly

AB

Boll joint

Slide the pin and remove the tailgate gas spring 
assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the 
arrow.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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