Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 231

TAILGATE

BODY

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TAILGATE

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1421000300288

Item

Standard value

Tailgate handle play (mm)

2.3 

− 5.9

SEALANTS

M1424000500098

Item

Specified sealant

Tailgate waterproof film

3M ATD Part No.8633 or equivalent

Tailgate hinge

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

SPECIAL TOOL

M1424000600170

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB991223

A

D

C

B

AZ

DO NOT USE

MB991223

A: MB991219
B: MB991220
C: MB991221
D: MB991222

Harness set

A: Test harness
B: LED harness
C: LED harness 

adapter

D: Probe

Terminal voltage measurement

A: For checking connector pin 

contact pressure

B: For checking power supply 

circuit

C: For checking power supply 

circuit

D: For connecting a locally 

sourced tester

MB992006

MB992006

Extra fine probe

Continuity check and voltage 
measurement at harness wire or 
connector

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TROUBLESHOOTING

M1424000700207

The tailgate 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

TAILGATE FIT ADJUSTMENT

M1424000900137

1. If the striker and latch mesh badly, replace the 

striker and striker installation blots with 
replacement parts (striker: MR523105, striker 
installation blot: MU000474).

AC203659

2. Move the replaced striker forward and backward 

or to the left and right to adjust, after bolt the 
striker temporarily.

3. After adjusting, tighten the bolts to the specified 

torque [24 

± 4 N⋅ m].

NOTE: 

AC203660

AB

Grind here

When the bolt head interferes with the rear end 
trim, rasp the interference area with a round file.

AC201556

4. If uneven clearance is present between tailgate 

and body, reposition the hinge to adjust the 
clearance.

TAILGATE HANDLE PLAY CHECK

M1424002400138

AC103270

A

A

Section A – A

Rod

Holder

B

AC

1. Check the tailgate handle play.

Standard value (B): 2.3 

− 5.9 mm

2. If it deviates from the standard value, remove the 

lower tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, tailgate 
trim 

P.52A-21

) and waterproof film (Refer to 

P.42-48

).

3. Remove the holder from the tailgate handle and 

adjust according to the tailgate latch rod and 
tailgate handle connection position.

TAILGATE

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TAILGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1424001100178

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.
•

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

Tailgate Spoiler 

P.51-26

).

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

Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-21

).

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

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-36

).

Post-installation Operation
• Tailgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-47

).

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

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-36

).

• Tailgate Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Tailgate Trim 

P.52A-21

).

• Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Tailgate Spoiler 

P.51-26

).

AC304836

7

3

4

1

6

8

12 ± 2 N·m

13 ± 2 N·m

22 ± 4 N·m  

AD

Sealant: 3M ATD Part No. 8633 or equivalent

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

2

7

12 ± 2 N·m

5

7

9

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

3

10

Ensure the tailgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.

AC305322

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

AB

7

Tailgate assembly removal steps 
1. Rear washer hose
2. Tailgate wiring harness
3. Waterproof film
4. Tailgate gas spring
5. Antenna feeder cable
6. Tailgate assembly
7. Tailgate hinge
8. Bumper
• Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Trims 

P.52A-13

.)

9. Striker
Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal 
4. Tailgate gas spring

>>

A

<< 10. Tailgate opening weatherstrip

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHER-
STRIP INSTALLATION

AC305091

Positioning 
mark

AB

Tailgate opening 
weatherstrip

Rear bumper end

Tailgate opening 
weatherstrip

SECTION A – A

A

A

Hatching

Assemble so the tailgate opening weatherstrip mark-
ing is at the centre of the body.