Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1092

LIFTGATE

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LIFTGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <LIFTGATE UPPER>

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Pre-removal operation
• Liftgate spoiler assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 51, 

Liftgate Spoiler 

P.51-24

).

• Liftgate trim assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Liftgate Trim 

P.52A-14

).

• Rear wiper motor removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-102

).

Post-installation operation
• Liftgate alignment (Refer to 

P.42A-168

).

• Adjustment of liftgate height (Refer to 

P.42A-170

).

• Rear wiper motor installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear 

Wiper and Washer 

P.51-102

).

• Liftgate trim assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, 

Liftgate Trim 

P.52A-14

).

• Liftgate spoiler assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Liftgate Spoiler 

P.51-24

).

AC703377AB

1

2

5

6

8

4

5

7

5

3

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

12 ± 1 N·m
100 ± 15 in-lb

12 ± 1 N·m
100 ± 15 in-lb

9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
80 ± 9 in-lb

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
43 ± 26 in-lb

Liftgate upper assembly removal 
steps 

1.

Damper

2.

Harness connector

•

Rear combination light assembly 
(Refer to GROUP 54A, Rear 
Combination Light 

P.54A-254

.)

<<A>>

3.

Liftgate gas spring assembly

4.

Liftgate upper assembly

•

Headlining assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Headlining 

P.52A-15

.)

>>B<<

5.

Liftgate hinge

6.

Ball joint
Liftgate opening weatherstrip 
removal steps 

7.

Liftgate gas spring ball joint 
connection

>>A<<

8.

Liftgate opening weatherstrip

Liftgate upper assembly removal 
steps (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> LIFTGATE GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or throw the liftgate gas spring into 

the fire.

• Before disposal, make a hole to remove the gas.
• Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any 

foreign particles. 

As shown in the figure, slide the pin and remove the liftgate gas 
spring assembly from the ball joint in the direction of the arrow.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP 
INSTALLATION

1. The marking on the upper center of the liftgate opening 

weatherstrip should be positioned at the center of the 
vehicle body.

2. Install the weatherstrip according to the order shown in the 

figure.

3. Install the weatherstrip according to the direction shown by 

the arrow in the figure.

.

AC703378 AB

Liftgate gas spring 
assembly

Pin

Ball joint

AC703379AB

1

2

3

4

Positioning mark

Positioning mark

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>>B<< LIFTGATE HINGE INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the liftgate hinge mounting sur-
face, and install the liftgate hinge.

Specified Sealant: 3M

™ AAD Part No. 8531 Heavy drip 

check sealer, 3M

™ AAD Part No. 8646 Automotive joint 

and seam sealer or equivalent

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <LIFTGATE 
LOWER>

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AC703380AB

Liftgate hinge

Post-installation operation
• Liftgate alignment (Refer to 

P.42A-168

).

AC703724

1

2

2

4

4

3

6

6

7

7

8

8

AB

5

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

21 ± 8 N·m
16 ± 6 ft-lb

18 ± 7 N·m
13 ± 5 ft-lb

18 ± 7 N·m
13 ± 5 ft-lb

21 ± 8 N·m
16 ± 6 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
43 ± 26 in-lb

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
43 ± 26 in-lb

Liftgate lower assembly removal 
steps 

1.

Cover

2.

Liftgate cable mounting bolt

3.

Liftgate lower garnish (Refer to 
GROUP 51, Garnish 

P.51-14

.)

4.

Liftgate hinge mounting bolt

5.

Liftgate lower assembly
Striker removal steps 

•

Quarter trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Interior Trim 

P.52A-10

.)

>>A<<

6.

Striker

Liftgate cable removal steps 

•

Quarter trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Interior Trim 

P.52A-10

.)

7.

Liftgate cable
Liftgate hinge removal steps 

1.

Cover

•

Rear bumper assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 51, Rear Bumper 

P.51-7

.)

8.

Liftgate hinge

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION

Install the striker so that the striker center does not deviate 
more than 

±1.5 mm (0.06 inch) from the latch center.

LIFTGATE HANDLE AND LATCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <LIFTGATE UPPER>

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AC703725AB

+1.5 mm 

(0.06 in)

-1.5 mm 

(0.06 in)

Latch center

Latch

Striker center

Striker

Post-installation operation
• Liftgate alignment (Refer to 

P.42A-168

.)

ACA00893

AC302763

2

1

3

AC

4

4

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

2.5 ± 0.5 N·m
23 ± 4 in-lb

9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
79 ± 9 in-lb

Striker removal steps 

•

Liftgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Liftgate Trim 

P.52A-14

.)

>>A<<

1.

Striker
Liftgate lock release handle 
removal steps 

•

Liftgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Liftgate Trim 

P.52A-14

.)

•

Rear wiper motor assembly (Refer 
to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and 
Washer 

P.51-102

.)

2.

Liftgate lock release handle
Liftgate latch removal steps 

•

Liftgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, 
Liftgate Trim 

P.52A-14

.)

3.

Ground bolt

4.

Liftgate latch assembly

Liftgate lock release handle 
removal steps (Continued)