Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 680

TAILGATE

BODY

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TAILGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas spring into fire.
• Punch a hole in the gas spring before disposal to release the gas inside.
• Ensure the tailgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.

Pre-removal Operation
• Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Tailgate Spoiler 

P.51-19

).

• Tailgate Trim Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-16

).

• Tailgate Garnish Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Garnishes 

P.51-9

).

• Rear Wiper Motor Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-30

).

Post-installation Operation
• Tailgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-46

).

• Adjustment of Tailgate Height (Refer to 

P.42-47

).

• Rear Wiper Motor Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-30

).

• Tailgate Garnish Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Garnishes 

P.51-9

).

• Tailgate Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Tailgate trim 

P.52A-16

).

• Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Tailgate Spoiler 

P.51-19

).

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING 
WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

The marking on the tailgate opening weatherstrip 
should be positioned at the centre of the vehicle.

AC302597

AC302598

AC206734

6

7

8

9

2

3

4

5

5

5

10

1

AB

12 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

21 ± 1 N·m

6.0 ± 1.0 N·m

10 ± 2 N·m

Tailgate assembly removal steps

1.

Tailgate window glass (Refer to 

P.42-20

).

2.

Tailgate wiring harness

3.

Tailgate gas spring

4.

Tailgate assembly

•

Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Headlining 

P.52A-17

).

>>B<<

5.

Tailgate hinge
Damper removal

6.

Damper
Tailgate damper removal steps

7.

Tailgate damper upper

8.

Tailgate damper stopper shim
Tailgate damper lower removal

9.

Tailgate damper lower
Tailgate opening weatherstrip 
removal

>>A<<

10. Tailgate opening weatherstrip

AC302581

AB

Positioning 

mark

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>>B<< TAILGATE HINGE INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the tailgate hinge 
mounting surface, and install the tailgate hinge.

Specified Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No.8531 
Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part 
No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or 
equivalent

TAILGATE HANDLE AND LATCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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AC302693 AB

Tailgate hinge

Post-installation Operation
• Tailgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-46

).

AC301842

AC310781

AC310391

AC302763

1

2

3

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

22 ± 4 N·m

AB

4

6

5

4

Striker removal steps

•

Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Interior Trim 

P.52A-10

).

>>A<<

1.

Striker
Tailgate lock release handle and 
lock key cylinder removal steps

•

Tailgate trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-16

).

2.

Tailgate lock release handle

Tailgate latch removal steps

•

Tailgate trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-16

).

3.

Earth bolt

4.

Tailgate latch assembly
Tailgate lock key cylinder 
removal steps

•

Tailgate trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-16

).

5.

Retainer

6.

Tailgate lock key cylinder <Vehicles 
without keyless entry system>

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION

Install the striker so that the striker centre does not 
deviate more than 

± 1.5 mm from the latch centre.

INSPECTION

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TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE CHECK

TAILGATE LOCK ACTUATOR CHECK

TAILGATE LATCH CHECK

Handle 
position

Tester 
connection

Specified 
condition

At the "ON" 
position

1 

− 2

Less than 2 
ohms

At the "OFF" 
position

1 

− 2

Open circuit

AC006126AB

Striker centre

Striker

Latch centre

Latch

+1.5 mm

-1.5 mm

AC302043

AC302044

AC302218AC

A

A

ON

OFF

Section A – A

Lever 
position

Battery connection Lever 

operation

At the 
"LOCK" 
position

• Connect terminal 

No.2 and the 
negative battery 
terminal.

• Connect terminal 

No.1 and the 
positive battery 
terminal.

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

AC302760AB

Lock

Lever

Unlock