Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 1147

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ENGINE COOLING

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9. <When special tool MB991871 is used>

By referring to the section on coolant, select an appropriate
concentration for safe operating temperature within the
range of 30 to 60 %. Use special tool MB991871 to refill the
coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50 % water and 50 %
antifreeze solution [freezing point:

−31°C (−32.8 °F)].

NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871, refer to its
manufacturer’s instructions.

Recommended antifreeze:
Long life antifreeze coolant or an equivalent

Quantity: 9.0 dm

3

(9.5 quarts)

10.Reinstall the radiator cap.
11.Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat

opens.

12.After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min

several times, then stop the engine.

13.Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold,

and pour in coolant up to the brim. Reinstall the cap.

CAUTION

Do not overfill the reserve tank.
14.Add coolant to the reserve tank between the "FULL" and

"LOW" mark if necessary.

ENGINE COOLANT CONCENTRATION TEST

M1141001100277

Refer to GROUP 00, RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE

P.00-33

.

DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT

M1141004500100

Refer to GROUP 00, Maintenance Service

P.00-41

.

AC204032

AB

AIR HOSE

MB991871

RADIATOR

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ENGINE COOLING

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RADIATOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1141001500543

Pre-removal Operation
• Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to

P.14-6

.)

• Air Intake Duct Removal (Refer to GROUP 15

P.15-6

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Engine Coolant Refilling and Level Check (Refer to

P.14-6

.)

• Transmission Fluid Refilling and Level Check (Refer to

GROUP 00, Maintenance Service

P.00-43

.)

• Air Intake Duct Installation (Refer to GROUP 15

P.15-6

.)

ACX00403AB

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
101 ± 23 in-lb

7

9

4

8

10

3

11

5

6

1

2

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>B<<

1.

RADIATOR SHROUD UPPER
COVER

<<A>> >>B<<

2.

RADIATOR SHROUD LOWER
COVER

<<B>>

3.

TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER
HOSE CONNECTION

<<C>> >>A<<

4.

RADIATOR UPPER HOSE

<<C>> >>A<<

5.

RADIATOR LOWER HOSE

6.

SHROUD

7.

OVERFLOW HOSE

8.

CONDENSER TANK

9.

UPPER INSULATOR

10. RADIATOR
11. LOWER INSULATOR

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

RADIATOR

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ENGINE COOLING

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> RADIATOR SHROUD UPPER COVER/RADIATOR
SHROUD LOWER COVER REMOVAL

CAUTION

Be careful not to break or bend the fixing lever by tilting it
outward too excessively.
Tilt the fixing lever at the shroud housing cover outward slightly,
and remove the cover toward the fan axis from its four fixing
points.

.

<<B>> A/T OIL COOLER HOSE REMOVAL
After removing the hose from the radiator, plug the hose and
the radiator nipple to prevent dust or foreign particles from get-
ting in.

.

<<C>> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
DISCONNECTION
Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp.
Disconnect the radiator hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE
CONNECTION
1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water inlet

fitting.

2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose

clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.

.

AC200641AB

MATING MARKS

AC200642

MATING
MARKS

PROJECTION

WATER OUTLET
FITTING

AB

COOLING FAN

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>>B<< RADIATOR SHROUD UPPER COVER/RADIATOR
SHROUD LOWER COVER INSTALLATION
1. Install the covers securely until the click can be heard from

the four fixing points.

2. Two lugs around the circumference of the covers should be

seen on the outside of the shroud.

3. After installation, check that the covers are fixed securely.

COOLING FAN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1141002100106

ACX00404 AC

AC204071

1

2

3

4

5 6

AB

11 ± 1 N·m
93 ± 13 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
93 ± 13 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

>>B<<

1.

RADIATOR SHROUD UPPER
COVER

<<A>> >>A<<

2.

DRIVE BELT

3.

COOLING FAN AND FAN
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

4.

FAN PULLEY

5.

COOLING FAN

6.

FAN CLUTCH

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)