Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 307

         1) Connect ohmmeter negative lead to terminal No. 3 and

positive lead to terminal No. 8. See Fig. 11. Continuity should exist.

Reverse ohmmeter leads. Continuity should not exist.

         2) Remove motor cover. Connect ohmmeter negative lead to

terminal No. 7 and positive lead to terminal No. 8. See  Fig. 11.

Continuity should not exist. Continuity should exist when light is

shone onto sensor receiver. Replace rotation sensor if continuity is

not as specified.

Fig. 11:  Checking Motor Rotation Sensor (3000GT)

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         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

         DRIVE CABLES

NOTE:    Drive cable removal and installation information for 3000GT

         not available from manufacturer at time of publication.

         Removal & Installation (Eclipse & Galant)

         1) Remove sliding roof assembly. See  SUN ROOF R & I under

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove sun shade and stopper at rear end of

drive rail. Remove sliding roof drive cable assembly from rear part of

guide rail. Depress assembly into guide rail to slide past notches if

necessary.

         2) Once sliding assembly is removed, DO NOT lose plastic

sliding shoes attached to assembly. Ensure guide rail, sliding

assembly and drive cables are clean before reassembly.

         3) To install components, reverse removal procedure. Apply

multipurpose grease to all moving components. To install sliding roof

assembly, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Montero)

         1) Remove sliding roof assembly. See  SUN ROOF R & I under

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove plastic mounting cover and roof glass

panel. Remove front guide bracket and deflector assembly. Remove front

guide rail end cover. Remove set plate and guide rail assembly. Remove

sun shade and drive cable tube. Remove lifter assembly and slider

assembly from housing assembly.

         2) Ensure guide rail, sliding assembly and drive cables are

clean before installation. To install components, reverse removal

procedure. Apply multipurpose grease to all moving components. To

install sliding roof assembly, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Montero Sport)

         Tilt sun roof guide assembly. Remove sun roof guide rail rod

holder. Close sun roof guide assembly and disconnect drive cable end

from sun roof guide assembly. To install components, reverse removal

procedure. Always replace cables in pairs. Apply multipurpose grease

to all moving components.

         DRIVE MOTOR R & I

         Removal (Eclipse & Galant)

         1) To remove sun roof drive motor, lower headliner enough to

gain access to motor. Remove overhead switch assembly. Remove front

and rear door scuff plate.

         2) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof

rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front pillar trim. Remove assist

handle (if necessary). Lower headliner to gain access to motor

assembly. Disconnect motor harness connector. Remove motor mounting

bolts and remove motor.

         Inspection

         Check each drive gear tooth for abrasion or wear. Check both

drive cables for wear. Replace as necessary.

         Installation

         Ensure sun roof glass panel is fully closed. Sun roof drive

cables must be properly indexed to drive motor drive gear. Remove

drive motor cam gear cover. Using crank handle (included in tool

pouch), rotate motor to correct position. For Galant, see  Fig. 12.

Install motor. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Montero)

         Remove sun roof switch assembly. Remove drive motor. To

install, open roof glass panel about 7.9" (200 mm). Using crank

handle, rotate drive motor until alignment hole of intermittent gear

is aligned with center of drive gear. See Fig. 13. To complete

installation, reverse removal procedure.

         Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)

         Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove

bracket. Remove headliner. Remove drive motor. To install, reverse

removal procedure.

Fig. 12:  Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Galant)

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Fig. 13:  Inspecting Drive Gear Position (Montero)

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         SUN ROOF R & I

         Removal & Installation (Eclipse & Galant)

         1) Remove side trim covers by lightly pulling panels straight

down. Unbolt and remove roof glass panel with adjust plates. See

Fig. 1. Operate sun roof drive cable assembly to fully open position.

Remove deflector. Remove guide rail cover. Operate sun roof drive

cable assembly to fully closed position and remove rear drip channel.

         2) Remove overhead switch assembly. Remove rear seat. Push

down on rear seat cushion and pull seat release lever. Unbolt and

remove seat back. Remove front and rear door scuff plate.

         3) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof

rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.

Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Disconnect motor harness

connector. Remove motor mounting bolts and remove motor.

         4) Attach protective tape around roof opening. Pull sliding

roof assembly forward through roof opening. Disconnect drain hoses. If

drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior end of drain

hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. Remove housing assembly and

set brackets.

         5) To install components, reverse removal procedure. Sun roof

drive cables must be properly indexed to drive motor drive gear.

Remove drive motor cam gear cover. Using manual closure wrench

(included in tool pouch), rotate motor to correct position. See

Fig. 12. Install motor. Install remaining components. To adjust roof

glass panel, see SUN ROOF GLASS FIT under ADJUSTMENTS.

         Removal & Installation (Montero)

         1) Remove trim covers. Unbolt roof glass panel from sliding

assembly and remove. Remove sun roof switch assembly and drive motor.

Remove front and rear door scuff plate.

         2) Remove center pillar lower and upper trim. Remove roof

rail and sun roof trim strips. Remove front and rear pillar trim.

Remove assist handle. Remove headliner. Remove rear set bracket.

Remove sun roof assembly. Disconnect drain hoses.

         3) If drain hoses need replacement, attach cord to exterior

end of drain hose. Pull drain hose from interior end. To install

components, reverse removal procedure. See  DRIVE MOTOR R & I for

installation procedures.

         Removal & Installation (Montero Sport & 3000GT)

         Remove sun roof switch and dome light assembly. Remove

bracket behind dome light. Remove headliner. Remove drain hose

retaining clips and remove drain hose. Remove sun roof assembly. To

install, reverse removal procedure.

         WIRING DIAGRAMS