1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI service

BODY – SunroofBODY – Sunroof42-9
SUNROOF
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Roof lid glass operating current A (at 20C)7 or less
Sunroof motor clutch slippage torque Nm4.7 – 6.2
SEALANT
ItemSpecified sealant
Rail cover assembly3M ATD Part No.8531 or 3M Part No.8646 or equivalent
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection procedureReference page
The sunroof can not be operated when the ignition switch is in
ON position.142-9
The motor does not reverse its direction when a load of 140 N
or more is applied while the sunroof is closing.242-11
The timer does not operate for 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.342-11
Opening or closing of the sunroof is possible for 30 seconds
after turning the ignition switch to OFF, but the timer function
is not extended when the driver’s side door is opened within this
period.442-11
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
The sunroof can not be operated when the ignition switch
is in ON position.
Probable cause
One of the following items may be defective.

Sunroof switch

Sunroof motor

Sunroof-ECU power supply circuit

Earth circuit
Malfunction of sunroof switch

Malfunction of sunroof motor

Malfunction of sunroof-ECU

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

BODY – Sunroof42-13
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WATER TEST
Check if there are any leaks in the sunroof by the following
procedure.
1. Fully close the roof lid glass.
2. Adjust the water pressure so that water comes out of
the hose to a height of approximately 50 cm when the
hose is held vertically facing upwards.
3. Hold the end of the hose approximatery 30 cm above
the roof and let the water run onto the weatherstrip for
5 minutes or more.
4. While doing this, check if any water leaks through into
the passenger compartment from around the roof lid glass.
SUNROOF FIT ADJUSTMENT
1. Fully close the roof lid glass.
2. Fully open the sunshade.
3. Remove the side decoration cover.
4. To adjust the forward, backward and sideways position
of the roof lid glass, loosen the six roof lid glass assembly
mounting nuts and then adjust the glass forward,
backward or sideways.
NOTE
If the adjustment cannot be made by loosening the
adjustment nuts, the fully closed position of the roof lid
glass may not match that of the motor. If so, adust them
to match their fully closed positions.
5. To adjust the height of the roof lid glass, loosen the four
guide (A) assembly mounting screws and then move the
roof lid glass assembly along the slot in the guide (A)
assembly.
6. After adjustment, check to be sure that the sunroof
operates smoothly.
Hose
Apporox. 30cm
Clip
Side decoration cover

BODY – Sunroof42-15
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
ASIDE DECORATION COVER REMOVAL
Remove the clips, and then remove the side decoration cover.
BDRAIN HOSE REMOVAL
Tie a cord to the end of the drain hose, and wind tape around
the tie until it is smooth. Then pull the drain hose out from
the passenger compartment.
CSUNROOF MOTOR REMOVAL
Caution
Always close the roof lid glass fully before removing
the sunroof motor. If the fully-closed positions of the roof
lid glass and the sunroof motor are not the same, the
sunroof will not operate properly.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ASUNROOF MOTOR INSTALLATION
If the fully-closed position of the sunroof motor is incorrect,
set the motor to the fully-closed position by the procedure
given below before installing the motor.
1. Connect a circuit analyser between terminals (4) and (6)
of the motor connector.
2. Operate the motor until the position is reached at which
continuity switches from on to off or from off to on, and
then install the motor.
BDRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Tie the cord that was used during removal to the end
of the drain hose, and wind tape around it so that there
is no unevenness.
2. Pull the cord to pass through the drain hose
Clip
Side decoration cover
Drain hose
Cord
Cord
Drain hose

EXTERIOR – General / Special Tool / Front Bumper51-2
GENERAL
OUTLINE OF CHANGE
As the following changes had been made, the service procedures for the relating components have
been newly established.

Front bumper and aero parts changed

Front and rear window washer tank relocated to the luggage compartment

Intercooler & radiator water spray system changed

Marks changed
SPECIAL TOOL
ToolNumberNameUse
B990784
MB990784Ornament removerRemoval of front bumper
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations

Front Turn Signal Lamp Removal and Installation
Front bumper assembly

EXTERIOR – Front Bumper / Aero Parts51-4
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
ACLIP REMOVAL
1. Use the special tool to pull up the center pin in the clip.
2. Remove the clip.
AERO PARTS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
21
Front airdam removal steps
1. Air blow duct
AA2. Front airdam
NOTE
The removal and installation service points for the new model
are the same as those for the preceding models.
PinClip
MB990784MB990784

EXTERIOR – Washer Tank and Hoses51-6
WASHER TANK AND HOSES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations

Washer Fluid Draining and Pouring

Trunk Side Trim (L.H.) Removal and Installation

2 1 3 5
4 6
To rear washer
To windshield washer5 Nm
6
6
5
5
6
Washer tank removal steps
1. Washer tank assembly
2. Washer tank bracket
A3. Washer motor (rear)
A4. Washer motor (front)Washer hose removal steps

Front seat and rear seat

Floor carpet
5. Washer hose
6. Joint
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
AWASHER MOTOR (FRONT) / WASHER MOTOR
(REAR) INSTALLATION
When installing the washer motors, pay special attention to
the following:
1. Connector shape (front: 2-pole round connector, rear:
2-pole square connector)
2. Connection of washer tubes

EXTERIOR – Intercooler & Radiator Water Spray System51-7
INTERCOOLER & RADIATOR WATER SPRAY SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations
Front Bumper Removal and Installation (Refer to P.51-2)
2
13
5 4
68
7 9
10
2.5 Nm
2.5 Nm
4
54
4 5
5
6 4
4
4
2
15
6
5
4
2
1754 4 3
2 1
5
1. Clamp
2. Water spray nozzle
3. Water spray nozzle bracket
A4. Water spray hose
5. Joint
6. Stop valve
A7. ClipWater spray motor removal steps
8. Water spray tank
9. Water spray hose
10. Water spray tank
NOTE
(1) The installation service points for the new model are the
same as those for preceding models.
(2) The water spray switch can be serviced in the same
procedure as for the preceding models.

EXTERIOR – Marks51-8
MARKS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2
13
A1. Three-diamond mark
A2. EVOLUTION-VI mark
A3. LANCER mark
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
AMARK INSTALLATION
Mounting Positions
1. Three-diamond mark
Center of vehicle44 mm