Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 56

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Before inspection using the scan tool MB991958, wipe off 
the windshield clearly. Then check that there is no abnor-
mality on the windshield surface where the lighting control 
sensor is mounted.

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When covering the lighting control sensor receiver, be care-
ful not to touch the windshield surface (where the lighting 
control sensor receiver is mounted). (The lighting control 
sensor receiver has limited resistance to oil.)

BRACKET REPAIR OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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CAUTION

• If damage is present to locations other than the repair-

able bracket, replace the assembly.

• Apply a tape to the area around the damaged bracket to 

prevent damage.

• During repair work, be careful not to damage the repair 

bracket installation bosses.

When brackets A, B and C shown in the figure are damaged, a 
low-cost repair can be performed by mounting a repair bracket.

OPERATIONS BEFORE REPAIRING BRACKET

Remove the headlight assembly.

AC802176AB

Bracket C

Bracket A

Bracket B

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REPAIR PROCEDURE OF BRACKET A

1. Cut the damaged bracket A so that it has the larger 

dimension than the dimension shown in the figure from the 
mounting boss seating face.

2. Smoothen the bracket cut surface using the sandpaper.

3. Fix the repair bracket A to the headlight assembly using the 

tapping screw.

REPAIR PROCEDURE OF BRACKET B

1. Cut off the damaged bracket B.

AC802177AB

Damage bracket A

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AC802178AB

13.5 mm (0.53 inches)
or more

5.0 mm (0.2 inches)
or more

AC802179AB

Tapping 
screw

Repair bracket A

AC802180AB

Damage bracket B

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2. Remove the remaining bracket cut surface using the 

sandpaper.

3. Fix the repair bracket B to the headlight assembly using the 

tapping screw.

REPAIR PROCEDURE OF BRACKET C

1. Cut the damaged bracket C so that it has the dimension 

shown in the figure. 

2. Smoothen the bracket cut surface using the sandpaper.

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AC802181

AC802182 AB

Tapping 
screw

Repair bracket B

AC802183AB

Damage bracket C

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AC802184AB

42 mm (1.7 inches)
or more

12 mm (0.5 inches) or less

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3. Fix the repair bracket C to the headlight assembly using the 

tapping screw.

OPERATIONS AFTER REPAIRING BRACKET

1. Mount the headlight assembly to the vehicle.
2. Check that the headlight assembly does not vibrate during 

driving.

3. Check whether each light built in the headlight assembly 

and the headlight leveling system are properly operated.

4. Perform the headlight aiming adjustment and light intensity 

measurement.

REPAIR BRACKET PART NUMBER

AC802185AB

Tapping 
screw

Repair bracket C

Part name

Part number

Headlight (LH) bracket kit

8301B173

Headlight (RH) bracket kit

8301B174

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