Troubleshooting; On-Vehicle Service; Tailgate Fit Adjustment - Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement

Hide thumbs Also See for Space Runner 1999:

Table of Contents

TROUBLESHOOTING

INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS

Trouble symptom

Door lock mechanism does operate.

Upper tailgate dumper

Section A – A

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

the striker forward or back or to the left or right to adjust.

2. If the clearance all the way around the tailgate is not uniform

when the tailgate is closed, adjust by moving the tailgate

hinges forward or back or to the left or right until the

clearance is uniform.

3. Check the contact between the upper tailgate damper

and the lower tailgate damper when the tailgate is closed.

If they do not contact properly, adjust by moving the upper

tailgate damper in the direction of the arrows.

TAILGATE HANDLE PLAY CHECK

1. Check that the tailgate handle play is within the standard

value range.

Standard value (B): 1.1 – 5.1 mm

2. If the play is outside the standard value range, open the

tailgate handle holder and adjust the contact condition

between the tailgate latch rod and the tailgate handle.

Reference page

Show Quick Links

Table of Contents