1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Service Manual

Fig. 32: Testing Lighting, Turn Signal & Dimmer/Passing Switches
(3000GT)
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Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch Tests

Disconnect ignition switch and key reminder switch
connectors. Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31
and 34. If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch or
key reminder switch.
Fig. 33: Testing Front Wiper/Washer Switch (3000GT)
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Fig. 34: Testing Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch (3000GT)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Wiper/Washer Switch Test (Front)
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.

Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31 and 33. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove ignition switch. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
1) Remove knee protector mount screw plugs. Remove knee
protector. Remove hood lock release handle. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 6. Remove ignition key illumination
light.
2) Remove steering lock cylinder. Remove A/C-heater system
lap cooler and shower ducts. On A/T models, remove key interlock cable
and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower column covers.
See Fig. 11 . Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove knee protector. Remove steering column cover. See
Fig. 15 . Remove clip and cover. On A/T models, remove key interlock
cable, spring and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero & Montero Sport)
Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower
column covers. See Fig. 19 or 25. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. See Fig. 31. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot
duct. Remove key reminder switch. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering shaft. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove steering

column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove horn pad and steering wheel. Remove hood lock release handle.
Remove column pad and upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 6.
Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot shower duct. Remove
steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove column pad. Remove foot duct. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 11. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove hood release handle. Remove knee
protector. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 15.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove foot duct. Remove lower instrument panel
cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 19.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 25. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and
foot duct. Remove left or right steering column switch. See Fig. 31.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Steering Wheel Nut
Diamante, Montero, Montero Sport
& 3000GT ...................................... 29 (39)
Eclipse, Galant & Mirage ....................... 30 (41)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Module Bolts/Nuts
Diamante, Eclipse & Mirage .................... 53 (6.0)
Galant & Montero .............................. 80 (9.0)
Montero Sport ................................. 78 (8.8)
3000GT ....................................... 39 (4.4)









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WIRING DIAGRAMS

Fig. 35: Horn Circuit Wiring Diagram (Diamante)

Fig. 36: Horn Circuit Wiring Diagram (Eclipse)

Fig. 37: Horn Circuit Wiring Diagram (Galant)