Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 285

Fig. 32:  Testing Lighting, Turn Signal & Dimmer/Passing Switches

(3000GT)

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         Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch Tests

         Disconnect ignition switch and key reminder switch

connectors. Check continuity between specified terminals. See  Figs. 31

and 34. If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch or

key reminder switch.

Fig. 33:  Testing Front Wiper/Washer Switch (3000GT)

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Fig. 34:  Testing Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch (3000GT)

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         Wiper/Washer Switch Test (Front)

         Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.

Check continuity between specified terminals. See  Figs. 31 and 33. If

continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination

switch.

         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service

         operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT

         apply electrical power to any component on steering column

         without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may

         deploy.

         IGNITION SWITCH

         Removal & Installation (Diamante)

         Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower

steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove ignition switch. To

install, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Eclipse)

         1) Remove knee protector mount screw plugs. Remove knee

protector. Remove hood lock release handle. Remove upper and lower

steering column covers. See Fig. 6. Remove ignition key illumination

light.

         2) Remove steering lock cylinder. Remove A/C-heater system

lap cooler and shower ducts. On A/T models, remove key interlock cable

and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch. To install,

reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Galant)

         Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower column covers.

See Fig. 11. Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal

procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Mirage)

         Remove knee protector. Remove steering column cover. See

Fig. 15. Remove clip and cover. On A/T models, remove key interlock

cable, spring and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Montero & Montero Sport)

         Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower

column covers. See Fig. 19 or 25. Remove ignition switch. To install,

reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (3000GT)

         Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower steering column

covers. See Fig. 31. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot

duct. Remove key reminder switch. Remove ignition switch. To install,

reverse removal procedure.

         STEERING COLUMN SWITCH

CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering shaft. Collapsible steering column

         mechanism may be damaged.

         Removal & Installation (Diamante)

         Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove

upper and lower steering column covers. See  Fig. 1. Remove steering