Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 541

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REPLACEMENT OF REPLACEABLE BULB

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1. When replacing the right side headlight bulb, remove the 

resonator.

2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the locking cap by turning it counterclockwise.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty 
gloves as the bulb may pop after a short time. If the sur-
face does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, 
and let it dry thoroughly before installing.
4. Remove the light socket, and then remove the bulb.

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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

•

Before removal of the air bag module and clock spring, refer to GROUP 52B, SRS Service 
Precautions (

P.52B-17

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-84

).

•

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag 
module.

AC309544AB

2

3

4

4.9 N·m
43 in-lb

1

5

1. LIGHTING SWITCH AND 

DIMMER/PASSING SWITCH
HEADLIGHT REMOVAL STEPS

• RADIATOR GRILL (REFER TO 

GROUP 51, GRILL, MOLDING AND 
GARNISH 

P.51-6

.)

• SPLASH SHIELD (REFER TO 

GROUP 42, FENDER 

P.42-9

.)

2. HEADLIGHT

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3. HEADLIGHT BEZEL
4. BULB SOCKET
5. BULB

HEADLIGHT REMOVAL STEPS 

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> HEADLIGHT BEZEL REMOVAL
Using care not to damage the engagement with the headlight, 
remove the headlight bezel little by little starting from the body 
center.

INSPECTION

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LIGHTING SWITCH AND DIMMER/PASSING 
SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

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SWITCH POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

Lighting switch

OFF

 

−

 

−

TAIL

Connector 
D-24 terminal 
No.5 and 7

Less than 2 
ohms

HEAD

• Connector 

D-24 
terminal 
No.5 and 7

• Connector 

D-22 
terminal 
No.1 and 
connector 
No. D-24 
terminal 
No.6

Less than 2 
ohms

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CONNECTOR: D-24

CONNECTOR: D-22

AC

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NOTE: * indicates continuity with the dimmer switch in the 
lower beam position.

TURN-SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 
CHECK

Dimmer/Passing 
switch

LOWER

Connector 
D-22 terminal 
No.3 and 4

Less than 2 
ohms

UPPER

Connector 
D-22 terminal 
No.4 and 5

Less than 2 
ohms

PASSING

• Connector 

D-22 
terminal 
No.1 and 2

• Connector 

D-22 
terminal 
No.3 and 4

• Connector 

D-22 
terminal 
No.3 and 4 
and 6*

Less than 
2 ohms

SWITCH POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

SWITCH POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

Turn-signal light 
switch

RH

8 

− 9

Less than 2 
ohms

OFF 8 

− 9

3 

− 8

3 

− 9

Open circuit

LH

3 

− 8

Less than 2 
ohms

AC002785 AB