Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 421

FOG LAMP

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-79

FOG LAMP

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1542000300439

SPECIAL TOOL

M1542000601035

TROUBLESHOOTING

M1542000701441

When the front fog lamp switch is turned to ON with 
the tail lamp or the headlamp on (the tail lamp switch 
or the headlamp switch is ON), the fog lamp relay 
turns on, and the fog lamps will illuminate.
If the tail lamps or the headlamps are turned off with 
the lighting switch OFF while the fog lamps are on, 
the front fog lamps turn off at the same time to 
prevent unattended operation.
If the tail lamps are turned off by the headlamp 
automatic shutdown function, the fog lamps turn off 
at the same time. However, if the tail lamps illuminate 
again, the fog lamps do not.
The front fog lamps are controlled by the Smart 
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to 
respective Groups below.

•

Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS 
Troubleshooting 

P.54B-41

.

•

Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS 
Troubleshooting 

P.54C-25

.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FOG LAMP AIMING

M1542001100494

PRE-AIMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty fog lamp 

assemblies.

2. These conditions must be corrected before a 

satisfactory adjustment can be made.

3. Inspect tyre inflation, and adjust if necessary.
4. If fuel tank is not full, place a weight in the trunk of 

the vehicle to simulate weight of a full tank (0.8 kg 
per litre).

5. There should be no other load in the vehicle other 

than driver or substituted weight of approximately 
75 kilograms placed in driver's position.

6. Thoroughly clean the fog lamp lenses.
7. Place the vehicle on a level floor, perpendicular to 

a flat screen 3 meters away from the bulb 
centre-marks on the fog lamp lens.

8. Rock the vehicle sideways to allow the vehicle to 

assume its normal position.

9. Bounce the front suspension through three (3) 

oscillations by applying the body weight to the 
hood or bumper.

10.Measure the centre of the fog lamps as shown in 

the illustration.

Item

Standard value

Fog lamp aiming (vertical direction)

Within 45 mm (0.86

°

) to 75 mm (1.44

°

) below the vertical centre 

line ahead of fog lamp.

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB990784

Ornament remover Removal of instrument panel 

driver’s side garnish, meter bezel 
and fog lamp switch

MB990784

AC300907

55 mm

 

55 mm

 

33 mm

33 mm

Fog lamp 

centre

AB

FOG LAMP

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-80

11.Four lines of adhesive tape (or equivalent 

markings) are required on screen or wall:
(1) Position a vertical tape or mark so that it is 

aligned with the vehicle centre line.

(2) Measure the distance from the centre of the 

fog lamp lens to the floor. Transfer the 
measurement to the screen. Horizontal tape or 
mark on the screen is for reference of vertical 
adjustment. 

(3) Measure the distance from the centre line of 

the vehicle to the centre of each fog lamp. 
Transfer the measurement to the screen. 
Vertical tape or mark on the screen is for 
reference to the centre line of each fog lamp.

FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT

1. Check if the beam shining onto the screen is at 

the standard value.

Standard value:Fog lamp cut off line (Vertical 
direction): Within 45 mm (0.86

°

) to 75 mm 

(1.44

°

) below the vertical centre line ahead of 

fog lamp.

2. If it is not within the standard value range, adjust 

by turning the adjusting screw.

NOTE: The horizontal direction is non-adjustable. If 
deviation of the lamp beam axis exceeds the 
standard value, check that the mounting location or 
some other points are not faulty.

AC212529

Screen

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3)

Fog lamp centre

Vehicle centre line

3m

AB

H

 V

AC212531AC

45 mm

75 mm

Vertical centre line 

ahead of fog lamp

Upper most level of cut off line

Cut off line

A:

B: Lower most level of cut off line

A

B

AC300910

Vertical adjustment

AB

FOG LAMP

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-81

FOG LAMP

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1542001500511

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FOG LAMP BULB REMOVAL

CAUTION

•

Use the specified genuine part when 
replacing the bulb. 

•

Do not touch the glass portion of bulb with 
bare hand or dirty gloves. Should the glass 
portion be spoiled, remove the soil as soon as 
possible using alcohol or thinner and let it dry 
before mounting.

Turn the fog lamp bulb left to remove it. 

AC212438

4.9 ± 0.7 N·m

2

1

3

AB

Removal steps

1.

Fog lamp assembly

2.

Fog lamp

<<A>>

3.

Fog lamp bulb

AC201732

AC

FOG LAMP

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-82

FOG LAMP SWITCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1542013900066

INSPECTION

M1542011201008

FRONT FOG LAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

AC212463

1

2

4

3

1.5 ± 0.5 N·m

5

Vehicles with 

front fog lamp

Vehicles without 

front fog lamp

AC

Removal steps

1. Instrument panel driver’s side garnish 

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument panel 

P.52A-2

<LHD> or 

P.52A-8

<RHD>.)

2. Meter bezel (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Instrument panel 

P.52A-2

<LHD> or 

P.52A-8

<RHD>.)

3. Fog lamp switch bracket
4. Fog lamp switch (front and rear fog lamp 

switch)

5. Fog lamp switch (rear fog lamp switch)

Switch position Tester 

connection

Specified 
condition

Pressed

1 

−

 2 (without 

rear fog lamp)

Less than 2 
ohms

5 

−

 6 (with rear 

fog lamp)

Released

1 

−

 2

Open circuit

AC201409

6

2

1

3 4 5

AB