Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 1468

HEADLIGHT, FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND POSITION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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Front Turn-signal and Parking Light Bulb

1. Disconnect the front turn-signal light and parking light

connector.

2. Remove the socket with the bulb by turning it

counterclockwise as shown.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
3. Twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out the bulb from the

socket, and then replace the bulb.

4. Install the socket to the headlight by push and twisting it

clockwise.

Front Side-marker Light Bulb

1. Disconnect the front side-marker light connector.
2. Remove the socket with the bulb by turning it

counterclockwise as shown.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
3. Pull out the bulb from the socket, and then replace the bulb.
4. Install the socket to the headlight by push and twisting it

clockwise.

BULB REPLACEMENT <PROJECTOR TYPE>

M1542001300711

Headlight Bulb (Low Beam)

1. Disconnect the headlight connector.
2. Remove the headlight bulb by turning it counterclockwise as

shown.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
3. Install the headlight bulb to the headlight by push and

twisting it clockwise.

AC307146

FRONT TURN-SIGNAL
AND PARKING LIGHT

AB

AC307143

AB

FRONT SIDE-MAKER LIGHT

AC307141

HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM)

AB

HEADLIGHT, FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND POSITION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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Headlight Bulb (High Beam)

1. When replacing the headlight bulb on the left side, remove

the relay box.

2. Remove the entire socket and bulb assembly by twisting it

counterclockwise as shown.

3. Disconnect the headlight connector.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
4. Connect the headlight bulb to the headlight connector and

install it to the headlight by push and twisting clockwise.

Front Turn-signal Light and Parking Light Bulb

1. Disconnect the front turn-signal light and parking light

connector.

2. Remove the socket with the bulb by turning it

counterclockwise as shown.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
3. Pull out the bulb from the socket, and then replace the bulb.
4. Install the socket to the headlight by push and twisting it

clockwise.

Front Side-marker Light Bulb

1. Disconnect the front side-marker light connector.
2. Remove the socket with the bulb by turning it

counterclockwise as shown.

CAUTION

Do not touch the surface of the bulb with hands or dirty
gloves as the bulb may fail after a short time. If the surface
does become dirty, clean it with alcohol or thinner, and let
it dry thoroughly before installing.
3. Pull out the bulb from the socket, and then replace the bulb.
4. Install the socket to the headlight by push and twisting it

clockwise.

AC307142

AB

HEADLIGHT (HIGH BEAM)

AC307139

FRONT TURN-SIGNAL
AND PARKING LIGHT

AB

AC307140

AB

FRONT SIDE-MARKER LIGHT

HEADLIGHT, FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND POSITION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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HEADLIGHT AND FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1542002700358

Post-installation operation
• Headlight aiming adjustment (Refer to

P.54A-111

).

AC307154

1

4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
44 ± 6 in-lb

4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
44 ± 6 in-lb

1.5 ± 0.2 N·m
14 ± 1 in-lb

AB

HEADLIGHT REMOVAL STEPS

•

RADIATOR GRILL (REFER TO
GROUP 51, RADIATOR GRILL

P.51-5

.)

•

SPLASH SHIELD MOUNTING
CLIPS, FRONT BUMPER UNDER
COVER, RUBBER NUT, LICENSE
PLATE GARNISH (REFER TO
GROUP 51, FRONT BUMPER

P.51-2

.)

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HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

HEADLIGHT REMOVAL STEPS

FOG LIGHT

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> HEADLAIGHT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the front bumper mounting screw and clip.

FOG LIGHT

FOG LIGHT DIAGNOSIS

M1542000701366

The fog lights are controlled by the Simplified Wiring
System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to GROUP
54B, SWS Diagnosis

P.54B-59

.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FOG LIGHT AIMING

M1542001100472

PRE-AIMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty fog light assemblies.
2. These conditions must be corrected before a satisfactory

adjustment can be made.

3. Inspect tire inflation, and adjust if necessary.
4. If the fuel tank is not full, place a weight in the trunk of the

vehicle to simulate weight of a full tank [3 kg (6.5 pounds)
per gallon].

5. There should be no other load in the vehicle other than

driver or substituted weight of approximately 70 kg (150
pounds) placed in driver's position.

6. Thoroughly clean the fog light lenses.
7. Place the vehicle on a level floor, perpendicular to a flat

screen 7.62 meters (25.0 feet) away from the bulb
center-marks on the foglight lens.

8. Rock the vehicle sideways to allow the vehicle to assume its

normal position.

9. Bounce the front suspension through three (3) oscillations

by applying the body weight to the hood or bumper.

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