Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 473

LIFTGATE

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STEP 3. Check liftgate handle flexibility (amount 
of movement of handle required to open liftgate).

Q: Is the liftgate handle flexibility good?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Adjust lift gate handle play. (Refer to 

P.42-148

.) Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the liftgate open easily?

YES : 

This procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Liftgate does not Open or Close Completely.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the liftgate hinge position.

Q: Is the liftgate hinge position correct?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Adjust lift gate position. (Refer to 

P.42-148

.) 

Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the liftgate.

Q: Is the liftgate in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Repair or replace lift gate assembly, then go 
to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the grease.

Q: Is the door hinge grease sufficient?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Apply the grease, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the liftgate open and close correctly?

YES : 

This procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Uneven Gap between Body

.

DIAGNOSIS
Adjust the liftgate fit. (Refer to 

P.42-148

.) Then check 

that the gap has been improved.

SPECIAL TOOL

M1424000600103

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB990784
Ornament remover

General service tool

Removal of liftgate trim

MB990784

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

LIFTGATE FIT ADJUSTMENT

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1. If the striker and latch do not mesh properly, move the striker 

up and down and to the left and right.

2. If the clearance around the liftgate is not even when the 

liftgate is closed, move the liftgate hinge forward and back or 
to the left and right.

3. Check the fitting of the damper male when the liftgate is 

closed. If the position is not correct, move the damper male 
forward and back.

LIFTGATE HANDLE PLAY CHECK

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1. Check the back boor handle play.

Standard value (B): 1.5 

− 5.5 mm (0.06 − 0.22 inches)

2. If the play is not within the standard value range, check and 

replace the liftgate handle or the liftgate latch assembly.

AC003795

AC003796

AC003797

DAMPER 
MALE

AB

AC003798

A

A

SECTION A – A

B

AB

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LIFTGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or throw the liftgate gas 

spring into fire.

• Punch a hole in the gas spring before dis-

posal to release the gas inside.

• Ensure the liftgate gas spring piston rod does 

not come into contact with foreign material.

Pre-removal Operation
• Rear Headlining Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Head-

lining 

P.52A-42

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Rear Headlining Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Head-

lining 

P.52A-42

.)

• Liftgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42-148

.)

AC003799

LIFTGATE CLEARANCE 
ADJUSTMENT

LIFTGATE HEIGHT AND 
LIFTGATE STRIKER MESHING 
ADJUSTMENT

LIFTGATE FIT ADJUSTMENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

12 N·m

106 in-lb

14 N·m

124 in-lb

5 N·m

44 in-lb

12 N·m

106 in-lb

9 N·m

80 in-lb

6

6

9

7

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. HARNESS CONNECTOR
2. REAR WINDOW WASHER TUBE 

CONNECTION

3. LIFTGATE GAS SPRING
4. LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY
5. LIFTGATE BUMPER

6. LIFTGATE HINGE
7. DAMPER MALE

>>A<<

8. DAMPER MALE
STRIKER REMOVAL
9. STRIKER

REMOVAL STEPS

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLA-
TION
1. Check the identification color, and then align the positioning 

mark with the top center of the liftgate to install the 
weatherstrip.

2. Check that the liftgate opening weatherstrip joint is centered.

AC003800

POSITIONING MARK

AB

AC003801AB

LIFTGATE STRIKER

LIFTGATE OPENING WETHERSTRIP JOINT