Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 318

TAILGATE

BODY

42-47

TAILGATE HANDLE AND LATCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1424001700147

Pre-removal Operation

•

Tailgate Handle Play Check (Refer to 

P.42-44

).

AC102861

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

6

4

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m 

22 ± 4 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m 

AC

Striker removal steps

•

Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Trims 

P.52A-18

).

>>A<<

1. Striker
Tailgate handle and lock key cylinder 
removal steps

•

Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-25

).

•

Waterproof film (Refer to 

P.42-45

).

2. Tailgate Lock Actuator Connection
3. Tailgate lock key cylinder
4. Tailgate handle

Tailgate latch removal steps

•

Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-25

).

•

Waterproof film (Refer to 

P.42-45

).

5. Bolt (earth)
6. Tailgate latch assembly
Tailgate lock actuator removal steps

•

Lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-25

).

•

Waterproof film (Refer to 

P.42-45

).

7. Tailgate lock actuator

TAILGATE

BODY

42-48

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION

Assemble so the distance between the centre of the 
striker and centre of the latch is 

±

1.5mm or less.

INSPECTION

M1424001200120

TAILGATE LOCK ACTUATOR CHECK

TAILGATE LATCH CHECK <Vehicles for 
keyless entry system>

AC006126AB

Striker center

Striker

Latch center

Latch

+1.5 mm

-1.5 mm

AC103292

A

View A

Unlock

Lock 

Lever

AC

LEVER 
POSITION

BATTERY 
CONNECTION

LEVER 
OPERATION

At the 
"LOCK" 
position

•

Connect terminal 
No.2 and the 
negative battery 
terminal.

•

Connect terminal 
No.3 and the 
positive battery 
terminal.

The lever 
moves from the 
"LOCK" 
position to the 
"UNLOCK" 
position.

At the 
"UNLOCK" 
position

•

Connect terminal 
No.3 and the 
negative battery 
terminal.

•

Connect terminal 
No.2 and the 
positive battery 
terminal.

The lever 
moves from the 
"UNLOCK" 
position to the 
"LOCK" 
position.

LEVER 
POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

At the "LOCK" 
position

1 

−

 2 (Earth)

Open circuit

At the 
"UNLOCK" 
position

Less than 2 
ohms

AC103291

Lever

Unlock 

Lock

1

2

AD

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

BODY

42-49

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1428000600406

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB991502

MUT-II sub-assembly Encrypted code registration

MB991529

Diagnosis code check 
harness

MB991955

A: MB991824
B: MB991827
C: MB991910
D: MB991911
E: MB991825
F: MB991826

MUT-III sub-assembly

A: Vehicle 

communication 
interface (V.C.I.)

B: MUT-III USB cable
C: MUT-III main 

harness A 
(applicable to 
vehicles with CAN 
communication)

D: MUT-III main 

harness B 
(applicable to 
vehicles without 
CAN 
communication)

E: MUT-III 

measurement 
adapter

F: Trigger harness

Encrypted code registration

CAUTION

MUT-III main harness B 
(MB991911) should be used. 
MUT-III main harness A should 
not be used for this vehicle.

B991502

MB991529

MB991910

MB991826

MB991955

MB991911

MB991824

MB991827

MB991825

A

B

C

D

E

F

DO NOT USED

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

BODY

42-50

TROUBLESHOOTING

M1428000700351

The keyless entry system is controlled by the Smart 
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to 
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting 

P.54B-15

 or GROUP 

54C, Troubleshooting 

P.54C-4

.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM CHECK

M1428001400126

Check the system as described below. If the system 
does not work, carry out troubleshooting. Refer to 
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting 

P.54B-15

, refer to 

GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting 

P.54C-4

.

•

Operate the transmitter to check that the doors 
and tailgate can be locked and unlocked.

•

Operate the transmitter to check that the 
answerback function works in response to door 
and tailgate locking/unlocking.

NOTE: 

.

•

The adjustment function allows you to change 
the answerback setting as follows. Prior to 
that check, confirm which setting is activated.

•

The hazard warning lamps flash twice 
when locked and once when unlocked. 
The room lamp flashes twice when locked 
and illuminates for 15 seconds when 
unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamps do not flash 
when locked and flash once when 
unlocked. The room lamp flashes twice 
when locked and illuminates for 15 
seconds when unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamps flash twice 
when locked and do not flash when 
unlocked. The room lamp flashes twice 
when locked and illuminates for 15 
seconds when unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamps do not flash 
when both locked and unlocked. The room 
lamp flashes twice when locked and 
illuminates for 15 seconds when unlocked.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TIMER LOCK 
FUNCTION INSPECTION

M1428004000172

Push the transmitter unlock button and check to see 
that the doors and tailgate lock within 30 seconds. If 
it doesn't, then execute troubleshooting remedies. 
Refer to GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting 

P.54B-15

, 

refer to GROUP 54C, Troubleshooting 

P.54C-4

.

HOW TO REPLACE THE TRANSMITTER 
BATTERY

M1428000900236

CAUTION

Do not allow water or dust to enter the inside of 
the transmitter when it is open. Also, do not 
touch the precision electronic device.

1. Remove the set screw to remove the battery from 

the transmitter.

2. Install a battery with its (+) side face-down.

Battery required for replacement: Coin type 
battery CR2032

3. Insert the claw first, and assemble the transmitter.
4. Verify that the keyless entry system operates.

AC000509

Battery

Claw

Screw

AB