1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO battery

DISTRIBUTOR
NOTE: Eclipse, Mirage 1.8L, Montero, Montero Sport 3.0L and 3000GT
DOHC use Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). All other
models use distributor type ignition systems with
non-serviceable distributors on which only the rotor and
distributor cap can be changed.
FUEL SYSTEM
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Always relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel
injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact
engine or electrical components.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Relieving Fuel Pressure
1) On Diamante, disconnect fuel pump harness connector at
fuel tank from underneath vehicle. On Montero and Montero Sport,
remove cargo compartment carpet, remove access plate and disconnect
fuel pump harness connector. On all other models, remove rear seat
cushion and remove access plate (if required) to disconnect fuel pump
harness connector.
2) On all models, start engine. Let engine run until it
stops. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Connect
fuel pump harness connector. Reinstall rear seat (if necessary.)
FUEL PUMP
Removal & Installation (Diamante, Eclipse, Galant & Montero)
1) Fuel pump assembly is located inside fuel tank. Release
fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove access panel
under seat, in trunk or in rear cargo area. Disconnect electrical
connectors and fuel hoses at fuel tank.
2) Remove fuel filler hose from fuel tank. Remove fuel pump
assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Mirage, Montero Sport & 3000GT)
1) Fuel pump assembly is located inside fuel tank. Release
fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Raise vehicle on
hoist. Drain fuel into suitable container. Disconnect electrical
connectors and breather/fuel hoses at fuel tank.
2) Remove fuel filler hose from fuel tank. Support fuel tank
with transmission jack. Remove nuts securing fuel tank. Remove fuel
tank from vehicle. Remove fuel pump assembly. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
FUEL RAILS & INJECTORS
WARNING: Use a rag to cover fuel hose connection before disconnecting
high pressure fuel hose at fuel rail. Some residual fuel
pressure may still be in system.
CAUTION: DO NOT drop injectors while removing or installing fuel rail.
Removal (Diamante, Montero Sport 2.4L & 3000GT)

1) Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain coolant. Remove air intake
hose. Remove throttle body and gasket with control cables and vacuum
hoses attached.
2) Remove EGR pipe (if equipped). Disconnect power brake
hose. Label and disconnect vacuum hoses and wiring harness connectors
as necessary. Remove intake plenum brackets and mounting bolts. Remove
intake plenum and gasket.
3) Disconnect high pressure fuel hose at fuel rail.
Disconnect fuel return hose. Disconnect vacuum hoses. Disconnect
injector electrical connectors. Remove fuel rail bolts, and lift fuel
rail and injectors from engine. Injectors may be removed after fuel
rail is removed from intake manifold.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW insulators and
"O" rings when installing injectors. Install injectors into fuel rail
with a twisting motion. Ensure injectors rotate smoothly when
installing. Refill cooling system.
Removal (Eclipse, Galant, Mirage & Montero Sport 3.0L)
1) Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect PCV hose and breather
hoses. Disconnect high pressure fuel hose at fuel rail. Disconnect
fuel return hose and vacuum hoses.
2) Disconnect injector electrical connectors. Remove fuel
rail bolts, and lift fuel rail and injectors from engine. Injectors
may be removed after fuel rail is removed from intake manifold.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW insulators and
"O" rings when installing injectors. Use lubricant on "O" rings.
Install injectors into fuel rail with a twisting motion. Ensure
injectors rotate smoothly when installing.
Removal (Montero)
1) Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air intake hose. Remove
accelerator cable adjusting bolts. On A/T models, remove throttle
control cable. On all models, remove accelerator cable. Label and
disconnect all vacuum hoses from throttle body and upper intake
manifold (air intake plenum).
2) Remove EGR pipe and gasket. Remove ignition coil (if
necessary). Remove engine oil filler neck bracket. Disconnect PCV
hose. Remove throttle body, leaving coolant hoses connected. Remove
throttle body gasket. Remove front and rear intake plenum brackets.
Remove intake plenum mounting bolts. Remove intake plenum and gasket.
3) Disconnect high pressure fuel hose at fuel rail.
Disconnect fuel return hose. Disconnect vacuum hoses. Disconnect
injector electrical connectors. Remove fuel rail bolts, and lift fuel
rail and injectors from engine. Injectors may be removed after fuel
rail is removed from intake manifold.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW insulators and
"O" rings when installing injectors. Use lubricant on "O" rings.
Install injectors into fuel rail using a twisting motion. Ensure
injectors rotate smoothly when installing. Adjust throttle control and
accelerator cables (if necessary). Refill cooling system.
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S)
Removal & Installation

1) Front HO2S is mounted in exhaust pipe below exhaust
header. Rear HO2S is mounted behind catalytic converter. HO2S is
equipped with a permanent pigtail which must be protected from damage
when HO2S is removed. Ensure HO2S is free of contaminants. Avoid using
cleaning solvents of any type.
2) HO2S may be difficult to remove when engine temperature is
less than 120
F (48C). If using original sensor, always use anti-
seize compound on threads before installation. New sensor threads are
precoated with anti-seize. Tighten HO2S to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
THROTTLE BODY
Removal
1) Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
Drain enough coolant to ensure coolant level is below throttle body.
Disconnect air intake hose.
2) Remove accelerator, cruise control and A/T throttle valve
cables (if equipped). Disconnect fuel vapor hose, electrical harness
connector, vacuum hose and coolant hoses. Remove throttle body
retaining bolts.
Disassembly
Remove throttle position sensor. Remove idle air control
motor. Remove throttle bracket and connector bracket (if equipped).
Remove idle position switch and adjusting nut (if equipped).
CAUTION: DO NOT remove throttle valve. DO NOT use cleaning solvents
on throttle position sensor, idle air control motor or idle
position switch.
Cleaning
1) Clean all parts except throttle position sensor, idle air
control motor and idle position switch in solvent.
WARNING: Safety glasses MUST be worn whenever compressed air is used
for parts cleaning.
2) Check vacuum port and passage for clogging. Clean vacuum,
vapor and fuel passages using compressed air.
Reassembly
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Throttle Position (TP) sensor is located on throttle body.
Disconnect TP sensor electrical connector. Remove TP sensor screws and
TP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten TP sensor
screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. For TP sensor
adjustment procedure, see D - ADJUSTMENTS article.
TURBOCHARGERS
Removal (Eclipse)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine coolant
and oil. On models equipped with A/C, remove condenser fan motor
assembly. Remove front heated oxygen sensor. Remove oil dipstick guide
and "O" ring.

2) Disconnect air intake hose and vacuum hoses. Remove air
hose and air outlet housing. Remove heat protectors. Disconnect
exhaust pipe. Remove power steering oil pump and bracket. Remove
engine hanger bracket. Disconnect oil inlet pipe.
3) Disconnect engine coolant hoses and tubes from
turbocharger. Remove exhaust manifold nuts and bolts. Remove exhaust
manifold and gaskets. Disconnect oil pressure and return pipes. Remove
turbocharger and exhaust manifold assembly. Separate turbocharger from
exhaust manifold.
Removal (3000GT - Front)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine oil and
coolant. Remove radiator. Disconnect exhaust pipe. Remove air intake
hose, air hoses and air pipe. Remove generator and belt. Remove oil
dipstick guide.
2) Remove heat protector. Disconnect front heated oxygen
sensor connector. Remove oil return pipe. Remove turbocharger support
bracket, and remove turbocharger from exhaust manifold.
Removal (3000GT - Rear)
1) Disconnect battery cables, and remove battery. Drain
engine oil and cooling system. Remove accelerator cable. Remove air
hose, air pipe and heat protectors. Disconnect clutch booster vacuum
hose. Remove air intake hoses and EGR pipe. Disconnect heated oxygen
sensor connectors.
2) Remove oil pipe and EGR valve. Disconnect exhaust fitting,
and remove rear heat protector. Remove oil return pipe. Remove
turbocharger assembly.
Inspection (All Models)
Check turbine and compressor wheels for cracking and other
damage. Ensure turbine and compressor wheels turn smoothly. Check for
oil leakage from turbocharger assembly. Check for proper wastegate
valve operation. See I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article.
CAUTION: Apply light coat of oil to inner surface of flared area on
water pipe (flare nut fitting) before connecting to engine.
Installation (All Models)
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Before oil pipe
flare nut (above turbocharger) is installed, pour clean engine oil
into turbocharger oil pipe installation hole. Ensure oil and air hoses
are properly installed and securely clamped.
2) Use NEW gaskets. Adjust accelerator cable (if necessary).\
Refill engine oil and coolant. Check for oil and coolant leaks.
Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE








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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Coolant Pipe-To-Turbocharger Banjo Bolt .......... 31 (42)
EGR Valve ........................................ 16 (22)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ................ 22 (30)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Engine Nuts ............ 18-21 (24-29)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Turbocharger Bolts ..... 40-47 (54-64)
Exhaust Pipe Bolts ......................... 21-36 (29-49)
Fuel Filter Line ................................. 27 (36)
Fuel Tank Drain Plug ....................... 11-18 (15-24)
Fuel Tank Nuts ............................. 15-21 (20-29)

PARASITIC LOAD EXPLANATION & TEST PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
This article is provided for general information only. Not
all procedures apply to all makes and models.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The term Parasitic Load refers to electrical devices that
continue to use or draw current after the ignition switch is turned to
OFF position. This small amount of continuous battery draw is
expressed in milliamps (mA). On Ford Motor Co. and General Motors
vehicles produced after 1980, a typical Parasitic Load should be no
more than 50 milliamps (0.050 amps).
Vehicles produced since 1980 have memory devices that draw
current with ignition off for as long as 20 minutes before shutting
down the Parasitic Drain. When Parasitic Load exceeds normal
specifications, the vehicle may exhibit dead battery and no-start
condition.
Follow test procedure for checking Parasitic Loads to
completion. A brief overview of a suggested test procedure is included
along with some typical Parasitic Load specifications. Refer to the
GENERAL MOTORS PARASITIC LOAD TABLE chart.
TESTING FOR PARASITIC LOAD
INTRODUCTION
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off when connecting or disconnecting
battery cables, battery chargers or jumper cables. DO NOT
turn test switch to OFF position (which causes current to run
through ammeter or vehicle electrical system).
NOTE: Memory functions of various accessories must be reset after
the battery is reconnected.
The battery circuit must be opened to connect test switch
(shunt) and ammeter into the circuit. When a battery cable is removed,\
timer circuits within the vehicle computer are interrupted and
immediately begin to discharge. If in doubt about the condition of the
ammeter fuse, test it with an ohmmeter prior to beginning test. An
open fuse will show the same reading (00.00) as no parasitic drain.
Begin test sequence with the meter installed and on the 10-amp scale.
Select lower scale to read parasitic draw.
TEST PROCEDURE USING TEST SWITCH
1) Turn ignition off. Remove negative battery terminal cable.
Install Disconnect Tool (J-38758) test switch male end to negative
battery cable. Turn test switch knob to OFF position (current through
meter). Install negative battery cable to the female end of test
switch.
2) Turn test switch knob to ON position (current through
switch). Road test vehicle with vehicle accessories on (radio, air
conditioner, etc.). After road test, turn ignition switch to LOCKED
position and remove key. Connect ammeter terminals to test switch

terminals. See Fig. 1. Select 10-amp scale.
3) Turn off all electrical accessories. Turn off interior
lights, underhood lamp, trunk light, illuminated entry, etc. To avoid
damaging ammeter or obtaining a false meter reading, all accessories
must be off before turning test switch knob to OFF position.
4) Turn test switch knob to OFF position to allow current to
flow through ammeter. If meter reads wrong polarity, turn test switch
to ON position and reverse leads. Turn test switch to OFF position.
Observe current reading. If reading is less than 2 amps, turn test
switch to ON position to keep electrical circuits powered-up.
5) Select low amp scale. Switch lead to the correct meter
position. Turn test switch to OFF position and compare results to
normal current draw. See the GENERAL MOTORS PARASITIC LOAD TABLE . If
current draw is unusually high for the vehicle's overall electrical
system, remove system fuses one at a time until current draw returns
to normal.
6) Turn test switch to ON position each time door is opened
or fuse is removed. Turn switch to OFF position to read current draw
value through meter. When the cause of excessive current drain has
been located and repaired, remove test switch and reconnect negative
battery cable to the negative battery terminal.
Fig. 1: Connecting Kent-Moore Disconnect Tool (J-38758)
Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
GENERAL MOTORS PARASITIC LOAD TABLE (MILLIAMPS)









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Normal Maximum Time-Out
Component Draw Draw (Minutes)
Anti-Theft System ................ 0.4 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Auto Door Lock ................... 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Body Control Module .............. 3.6 ... 12.4 ........ 20
Central Processing System ........ 1.6 .... 2.7 ........ 20
Electronic Control Module ........ 5.6 ... 10.0 ....... ...
Electronic Level Control ......... 2.0 .... 3.3 ........ 20
Heated Windshield Module ......... 0.3 .... 0.4 ....... ...
HVAC Power Module ................ 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Illuminated Entry ................ 1.0 .... 1.0 ......... 1
Light Control Module ............. 0.5 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Oil Level Module ................. 0.1 .... 0.1 ....... ...
Multi-Function Chime ............. 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Pass Key Decoder Module ......... 0.75 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Power Control Module ............. 5.0 .... 7.0 ....... ...
Retained Accessory Power ......... 3.8 .... 3.8 ....... ...
Radio ............................ 7.0 .... 8.0 ........ 15
Twilight Sentinel Module ......... 1.0 .... 1.0 ....... ...
Voltage Regulator ................ 1.4 .... 2.0 ....... ...









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INTERMITTENT PARASITIC LOAD PROBLEMS
Intermittent parasitic lad can occur because of a memory
device that does not power down with ignition off. With an
intermittent parasitic load, battery draw can be greater than 1.0 amp.
To find and intermittent problem requires that an ammeter and
Disconnect Tool (J-38758) test switch be connected and left in the
circuit. See Fig. 1. Road test vehicle. After road test, turn ignition
off and remove key.
Monitor the milliamps scale for 15-20 minutes after ignition
is turned off. This allows monitoring memory devices to determine if
they time out and stop drawing memory current. The test switch is
needed to protect ammeter when the vehicles is started.
DIODE CHECK & SOLENOID TEST (GENERAL MOTORS)

POWER WINDOWS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Windows
Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
With ignition switch in RUN position, battery voltage is
applied to master power window switch located on driver's door. Master
power window switch provides power and ground for all power window
switches and motors. Master power window switch offers one-touch
operation of driver's window. A solid state control unit, incorporated
in master switch, fully lowers driver's window when switch is
completely depressed. Master switch also includes lock-out feature to
prevent passengers from operating any of the other power window door
switches.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Power Window Relay ( 1) .......... In Passenger Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
( 1) - See Fig. 1.









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TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE
Check for faulty fusible link, faulty power window relay or
faulty power window switches. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
ONE WINDOW FAILS TO OPERATE
If one window does not operate, even if both master and
passenger side power window switches are pressed, check for faulty
master power window switch or power window motor that is inoperative.
If one window does not operate only when either master or passenger
side power window switch is pressed, but does operate when both
switches are pressed, check power window switch that is inoperative.
ONE-TOUCH SWITCH FUNCTION INOPERATIVE
Replace master power window switch.
COMPONENT TESTS
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST
Press UP switch to fully close window. Continue to press
switch for 10 seconds. Release UP switch and immediately press DOWN
switch. If window begins to open within 60 seconds, circuit breaker is