Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 370

 

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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 370

 

 

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

         Mitsubishi - Wiper/Washer Systems

         Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,

         3000GT

         DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

         All models are equipped with a 2-speed wiper motor with an

optional intermittent wiper feature. Some models are equipped with a

rear wiper/washer.

         Galant is equipped with a wiper system that varies

intermittent setting speed with vehicle speed. System uses ignition

switch, wiper switch, intermittent switch, washer switch, vehicle

speed sensor, and Electronic Time Alarm Control System (ETACS) ECU.

         COMPONENT LOCATIONS

COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE



Component                                           Location

Assist-ECU (Diamante)  .............  Above Right Kick Panel

ETACS-ECU  .......................  Behind Left Side Of Dash

Wiper Relay

  Front

    Except Diamante &

     3000GT  .......................  Integral With Steering

                                               Column Switch

  Rear

    Eclipse  ..............  Within Rear Wiper/Washer Switch

    Montero &

     Montero Sport  ................  On Relay Block, Behind

                                           Left Side Of Dash

    3000GT  ................  Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel

 



         ADJUSTMENTS

         FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

         Ensure wiper motor is in park position. Position wiper arm

and blade assembly so tip of blade is specified distance above front

window trim. See FRONT WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.

FRONT WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE



                      Driver’s Side         Passenger’s Side

Model                    In. (mm)                   In. (mm)

Diamante  .......  2.56-3.15 (65-80)  ....  .79-1.38 (20-35)

Eclipse  ..........  .19-.59 (5-15)  ....  1.65-2.05 (42-52)

Galant  ...........  .39-.79 (10-20)  .....  .39-.79 (10-20)

Mirage  ..........  .79-1.18 (20-30)  ....  .79-1.18 (20-30)

Montero  .........  .98-1.38 (25-35)  ...  1.38-1.77 (35-45)

Montero Sport  ...  .98-1.20 (25-31)  ...  1.20-1.50 (31-38)

3000GT  ...........  .59-.79 (15-20)  .....  .59-.79 (15-20)



         REAR WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:    Diamante, Galant and Mirage are not equipped with rear

         wipers.

         Ensure wiper motor is in park position. Position wiper arm

and blade assembly so tip of blade is specified distance from edge of

window. See REAR WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.

REAR WIPER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE



Model                                               In. (mm)

Eclipse  ..............................  4.98-5.38 (125-135)

Montero & Montero Sport  ................  2.56-2.95 (65-75)

3000GT  ...............................................  ( 1)

(1) - Position blade tip along ceramic edge of window.



         COMPONENT TESTS

         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE:    For headlight washer switch testing on Montero,

         see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.

         WASHER MOTOR TEST (FRONT & REAR)

         1) Ensure washer reservoir fluid is at proper level. Turn

ignition switch to ON position. Press washer button on wiper/washer

switch. If fluid does not spray on windshield, turn ignition off.

Check for plugged washer hoses from washer reservoir to windshield

nozzle. Repair as necessary.

         2) If washer hoses are not plugged, disconnect washer motor

electrical connector. Check for poor connection or connector damage.

Repair as necessary. If connector is okay, connect battery power to

washer motor terminals. Washer motor should operate. Replace motor as

necessary.

         FRONT WIPER MOTOR TEST

         Checking Wiper Motor Operation

         Disconnect wiring connector from wiper motor. Connect battery

voltage to wiper motor connector as shown, and ensure wiper motor

operates at low and high speeds. See Fig. 1 or 2. Replace motor as

necessary.

         Checking Automatic Stop

         1) Operate wiper motor at low speed. See  Fig. 1 or 2.

Disconnect battery voltage during operation to stop motor.

         2) Using a jumper wire, connect terminals as shown. See

Fig. 1 or 2. Connect 12 volts to indicated terminal, and ground wiper

motor bracket. Ensure wiper arm is correctly parked. Replace motor as

necessary.

Fig. 1:  Checking Front Wiper Motor Operation (Except Eclipse)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 2:  Checking Front Wiper Motor Operation (Eclipse)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

         INTERMITTENT WIPER RELAY (FRONT) TEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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