Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 683

SUNROOF ASSEMBLY

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9. After the registration is completed, carry out the following

work.

CAUTION

Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and
then disconnect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) from the
data link connector.
10.Disconnect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) from the data link

connector.

11.Remove the ignition key from ignition key cylinder.
12.Close all of the doors.
13.Verify the keyless entry system operates normally.

SUNROOF ASSEMBLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1426000100182

A motor-driven inner slide-type glass sunroof with a
tilt-up mechanism is provided as an option. Even
when the sunroof is fully closed, a sufficient amount
of lighting and a feeling of openness can still be
obtained by opening the sunroof sunshade.

SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS

M1426000700021

The sunroof system is controlled by the Simplified
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
GROUP 54B, Diagnosis

P.54B-22

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1426000600024

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WATER TEST

M1426000900036

Check if there are any leaks in the sunroof by the following pro-
cedure.
1. Fully close the roof lid glass.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991223 Harness set

• A: MB991219 Test

harness

• B: MB991220 LED

harness

• C: MB991221 LED

harness adapter

• D: MB991222 Probe

MB991223

Measurement of terminal voltage

• A: Connector pin contact pressure

inspection

• B: Power circuit inspection

• C: Power circuit inspection

• D: Commercial tester connection

MB991223

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2. Adjust the water pressure so that water comes out of the

hose to a height of approximately 50 cm (19.7 inches) when
the hose is held vertically facing upwards.

3. Hold the end of the hose approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches)

above the roof and let the water run onto the weatherstrip for
5 minutes or more.

4. With the water running on to the weatherstrip, check that

there is no water leaking into the passenger compartment.

SUNROOF FIT ADJUSTMENT

M1426001000199

1. Fully close the roof lid glass.
2. Fully open the sunshade.
3. Loosen the roof lid glass assembly mounting screws (six),

and then slide the roof lid glass assembly along the slot in
the roof lid glass assembly to adjust the height of the roof lid
glass.

4. After adjustment, check to be sure that the sunroof operates

smoothly.

OPERATION CHECK

M1426002600224

Check the following items. If faulty, reinstall or
replace the appropriate component.

CAUTION

Check that the following items are normal before
carrying out this operation check.

1. Installation condition of the sunroof assembly
2. Installation, condition and foreign material of

the sunroof drive cable

3. Improper fit of sunroof glass
4. Sunroof switch and sunroof motor assembly

Basic operation

ACX00572AB

HOSE

APPROX
30 cm (11.8 in)

ACX00573AB

NO. SUNROOF

FUNCTION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUNROOF TO
FUNCTION

NORMAL OPERATION

OPEN

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: OPEN

The sunroof opens fully and
automatically.

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: CLOSE/TILT-DOWN

The sunroof closes while the
sunroof switch is pushed to
the CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
position.

TILT-UP

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: TILT-UP

The sunroof tilts up fully and
automatically.

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Jam preventing mechanism

Sunroof timer mechanism

In cases except the followings, the basic operation
and jam preventing mechanism will be maintained
for thirty seconds after the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK (OFF) position. (Sunroof timer function)

• If you open a door within that period (i.e. a door

switch is on), the sunroof timer function will be
cancelled immediately.

• If you closes the sunroof fully while the timer is

working, the sunroof timer function is cancelled
after that sunroof operation.

• If you turns the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF)

position while the timer is working, the sunroof
will continue moving until it closes fully regardless
of the time-out period.

TILT-DOWN

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: CLOSE/TILT-DOWN

The sunroof closes while the
sunroof switch is pushed to
the CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
position.

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
INTERRUPTION

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: TILT-UP or CLOSE/TILT

DOWN (Push the sunroof switch to the
CLOSE/TILT-DOWN position while the
sunroof is automatically opening and release
the switch within two seconds)

The sunroof stops the
automatic opening operation.

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: CLOSE/TILT DOWN (Push

the sunroof switch to the CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
position more than two seconds while the
sunroof is automatically opening)

The sunroof stops the
automatic opening operation,
and the sunroof closes while
the sunroof switch is pushed
to the CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
position.

NO. SUNROOF

FUNCTION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUNROOF TO
FUNCTION

NORMAL OPERATION

NO. SUNROOF

FUNCTION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUNROOF TO
FUNCTION

NORMAL OPERATION

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
3. Sunroof initial position: being closed or opened
4. Interrupt the sunroof operation before the sunroof

is fully closed.

After you interrupts the
sunroof operation, it opens by
the predetermined distance
and then stops automatically.

TILT-DOWN

1. Ignition switch: ON
2. Sunroof switch: CLOSE/TILT-DOWN
3. Sunroof initial position: being tilting down
4. Interrupt the sunroof operation before the sunroof

is fully close.

The sunroof tilts up
automatically after it is
interrupted.