2005 MITSUBISHI 380 Workshop Manual

HOOD
BODY42-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND HOODM1421007200130
Detach the front deck garnish (Refer to GROUP 51, Windshield
Wiper P.51-17). Then loosen the hood hinge mounting nuts
and bolts as shown, and adjust the hood by moving it until the
clearance around it is even.
NOTE:
If the hood hinge mounting bolt washers are welded,
grind off the welding according to the procedure below before-
hand.
.
1. Remove the hood hinge (Refer P.42-8).
2. Use a chisel or grinder to release the hood hinge mounting
bolt washer, which is welded to the hood hinge.
3. On completion, paint the affected area with a suitable
touch-up brush to prevent corrosion.
4. Install the hood hinge (Refer P.42-8).
ALIGNMENT OF HOOD LATCH AND STRIKERM1421008500026
Note the routing of the hood release cable, and then loosen the
hood latch mounting bolts. Then align the latch with the striker
by moving the hood latch. After alignment, ensure that the hood
can be locked and unlocked correctly.

HOOD
BODY42-7
ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD HEIGHTM1421007400145
Turn the hood damper until its height is as shown. If the hood
height is still not even at the left and right sides, turn the hood
damper further until the hood height is even.
NOTE: Turning a new hood damper one full turn will
increase/decrease the hood height by approximately 3 mm (0.1
inch).

HOOD
BODY42-8
HOOD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1421001600345
Post-installation Operation
Adjustment of Clearance Around Hood (Refer to P.42-6).
Alignment of Hood Latch and Striker (Refer to P.42-6).
Hood Height Adjustment (Refer to P.42-7).

HOOD
BODY42-9
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
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<> HOOD LOCK RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL
Release the grommet as shown, and pull out the hood lock
release cable in the arrow direction (passenger compartment
side).
NOTE: If you attempt to pull out the hood lock release cable in
the opposite direction, the end of the hood lock release cable
will engage the grommet and prevent cable removal.
REMOVAL
1. HOOD DAMPER
HOOD LATCH AND HOOD LOCK
RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL
STEPS
RADIATOR GRILLE (REFER TO
GROUP 51, RADIATOR GRILLE
P.51-6).
4. HOOD LATCH
SPLASH SHIELD (REFER TO
P.42-10).
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 51, FRONT
BUMPER P.51-2).
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 54A,
HEADLIGHT AND FRONT
COMBINATION LIGHT P.54A-153).
FRONT END STRUCTURE BAR
(REFER TO P.42-84).5. HOOD LOCK RELEASE HANDLE
<>6. HOOD LOCK RELEASE CABLE
HOOD AND HOOD HINGE
REMOVAL STEPS
7. HOOD INSULATOR
8. HOOD WEATHERSTRIP
WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE,
WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE
(REFER TO GROUP 51,
WINDSHIELD WASHER P.51-23).
9. HOOD
10. GAS STRUTS
FRONT DECK GARNISH (REFER
TO GROUP 51, WINDSHIELD
WIPER P.51-17).
11. HOOD HINGEHOOD LATCH AND HOOD LOCK
RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

FENDER
BODY42-10
FENDER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1421001900313
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Front Bumper Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer
to GROUP 51, Front Bumper P.51-2).
Front Mud Guard Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 51, Mud Guard P.51-12).
Headlight Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP
54A, Headlight and Front Combination Light P.54A-153).
REMOVAL STEPS
1. SPLASH SHIELD MOUNTING CLIP

2. SPLASH SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT

3. SPLASH SHIELD
DOOR MIRROR COVER (REFER TO
GROUP 51, DOOR MIRROR
P.51-28).
FRONT DELTA GARNISH (REFER
TO GROUP 51, GARNISHES AND
MOLDING P.51-8).
4. FENDERREMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

FUEL FILLER LID
BODY42-11
FUEL FILLER LID
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1421002500288
REMOVAL
1. FUEL FILLER CAP2. FUEL FILLER LID
3. FUEL FILLER LID DAMPERREMOVAL (Continued)

STRUT TOWER BAR
BODY42-12
STRUT TOWER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Where fitted)M1421005600109
WINDOW GLASS
GENERALM1422000100384
The windshield and rear window glass are attached
by an urethane-base adhesive to the window frame.
This adhesive provides improved glass holding and
sealing, and also gives body openings a greater
structural strength.
ITEMS
REMOVAL STEPS
1. STRUT TOWER BAR
2. STRUT TOWER BAR BRACKET
ITEM APPLICATION QUANTITY
Wire (diameter
length) For cutting adhesive Five pieces of wire 0.6 mm 1 m
(0.02 in
3.3 ft)
Glass adhesive knife For cutting adhesive One
Sealant gun For adhesive application One
Wiping shop towels - As required
Sealer For prevention of water and wind
leaks after adhesive applicationAs required
3M AAD
Part No. 8906 or
equivalentFor cleaning As required
Glass holder MB990480 For securing of window glass Two

WINDOW GLASS
BODY42-13
WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION
Do not apply the primer on the adhesive
remained as the adhesion may be reduced.