1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT height adjustment

TROUBLESHOOTING
BODY - Troubleshooting42-5
M42EABE
HOOD, LIFTGATE, GLASS AND DOORS
LSymptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Hood/
Improper closureLiftgateStriker and latch not properly alignedAdjust the alignment
Difficult locking and
unlockingStriker and latch not properly alignedAdjust the alignment
Uneven bodyclearanceIncorrectly installed hood or liftgateAdjust the installation of
hood, deck lid or liftgate
Uneven height
Incorrect hood bumper heightAdjust the hood bumper,deck lid bumper or liftgate
bumper heightWindow Water leak through
Defective sealFill sealant
glasswindshield
Defective body flange
Correct
Water leak through
door window glassIncorrect window glass installation
Adjust position
Gap at upper window glass
Adjust position
Water leak throughDefective sealFill sealantliftgate windowDefective body flangeCorrect
DoorsDoor windowmalfunctionIncorrect window glass installation
Adjust position
Damaged or faulty regulator
Correct or replace
Water leak through
Cracked or faulty weatherstripdoor edgeReplace
Water leak from
door centerDrain hole clogged
Remove foreign objects
Inadequate waterproof film contact or damageCorrect or replace
Door hard to open
Incorrect latch or striker adjustment
Adjust
Door does notIncorrect door installationopen or closeAdjust position
completelyDefective door check strapCorrect or replace
Door check strap and hinge required grease
Apply grease
Uneven gap
Incorrect door installation
between bodyAdjust position
yoi$ noise aroundWeatherstrip not holding firmly
Adjust fit of door
Improperly installed weatherstrip or setting of
Repair or replaceweatherstrip
Improperly closed door
Improperly fit door
Improper clearance between door glass anddoor weatherstrip holder
Deformed doorAdjust
Adjust
Adjust
Repair or replace
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BODY - Service Adjustment Procedures42-13
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
HOOD ADJUSTMENTM42FAA.L
1.Loosen the hood mounting bolts, and then adjust the hood
by moving it so that the clearance is equal on all sides.
2. Turn the bumpers A and B, adjust the height of the hood.,’
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3.Loosen the hood latch mounting bolts, and move the hood
latch to adjust the attachment between the hood latch and
hood striker.
LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENTM42FCAF
1.Loosen the liftgate hinges mounting bolts, and then adjust
the
liftgate by moving it so that the clearance is equal on all
sides.
2. Turn the bumper to adjust the liftgate height.
3. Loosen the
liftgate latch mounting bolts, and move the
liftgate latch to adjust the attachment between the liftgate
latch and
liftgate striker.
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42-14BODY - Service Rdiustment ProceduresMB990834-0118A0381
18Ac-46118A0465FUEL FILLER DOOR ADJUSTMENT
M42FDAFLoosen the fuel filler door mounting screw and adjust the fuel
filler door so that the clearance around the fuel filler door is
even without any height differences.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
M42FEAG
1.Use the special tool to loosen the hinge mounting bolts on
the body side, and then adjust the clearance around the
door so that it is uniform on all sides.
2.If the door is not flush with the body, remove the spring pin
from the door check, use the special tool to loosen the bolts
for mounting the door hinges to the door. Move the door to
adjust the door position along the body surface.
CautionAttach protection tape to the fender edges where the
hinge is installed.
3.If the door does not open freely, adjust the engagement of
the striker with the door latch by means of the striker
mounting shim and move the striker up and down or from
side to side.DOOIR WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENT
M42FFAL
1. Remove the door trim and waterproof film. (Refer to
P.42-41.)2. Remove the front pillar trim.
3. Remove the drip line weatherstrip.
4. Loosen the bolts and nuts of the following parts.
l Glass guide front track
l Glass guide rear track
l Delta sash
l Stabilizer inner front
l Stabilizer inner rear
. up stop
l Door belt line outer weatherstrip
NOTEMove the window glass down to the lowest position before
removing the delta sash bolt.
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