Mitsubishi Outlander: Radiator Grille, Moldings, Garnishes

Radiator Grille

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal steps

1. Headlight support panel cover

• Front bumper assembly

2. Radiator grille
3. Front-three diamond mark
4. Headlight support upper panel cover

Moldings

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

• Roof Rail Removal and Installation

CAUTION Before installing the roof drip molding, the windshield adhesive remained on the clip installation points should be removed 3 to 5 mm (0.1to 0.2 in) from the edge of the glass. However, if the windshield adhesive has not been cured yet, it is not necessary to remove it.

Roof drip molding removal steps

1. Roof drip molding assembly
2. Roof drip molding A
3. Clip A
4. Clip B (Red)
5. Clip C (Orange)
6. Clip D (Pink)
7. Clip E
8. Roof drip molding B
9. Clip A

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

ROOF DRIP MOLDING A/ CLIPS A, B, C AND D REMOVAL

CAUTION Remove the roof drip molding A from front to rear or opposite direction in order.

1. Pull up the inner side of roof drip molding A rear end to remove the clip A beneath it attached on the roof channel <vehicles with roof rail>.

2. Twist the roof drip molding A rear end as shown in the illustration. At the same time, pull the molding to vehicle exterior from rear to front so that the clips B, C and D can be remove from the front pillar. Then, remove the molding from the body.

CLIPS E POSITION MARKING TO FRONT PILLAR

CAUTION When replacing the clips E, mark installation position of the clips to the front pillar before removing them.

ROOF DRIP MOLDING B/ CLIPS A REMOVAL

CAUTION Remove the roof drip molding B from front to rear or opposite direction in order.

1. Pull up the roof drip molding B inner side to remove the clips A beneath it attached on the roof channel.

2. Rotate the roof drip molding B together with clips A toward vehicle exterior and remove them from roof channel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

CLIPS A AND E/ ROOF DRIP MOLDING A INSTALLATION

CAUTION Install the roof drip molding A from rear to front in order.

1. Remove the clip A from the roof drip molding A rear end and attach it to the roof channel <vehicles with roof rail>.

2. When replacing the clips E, install new clips according to the markings drawn at the removal time.

3. Install the roof drip molding A so that its front end is inserted under the front deck garnish.

CAUTION Make certain that the roof drip molding A rear end is not overlapped with roof rail <vehicles with roof rail>.

4. Set the roof drip molding A (1) to the front pillar so that cut-out (2) of the molding A (1) is engaged with clip E (3).

5. Push down the roof drip molding A securely so that it is installed to the clip A <vehicles with roof rail> and clips E.

CLIPS A/ ROOF DRIP MOLDING B INSTALLATION

CAUTION Install the roof drip molding B from front to rear or opposite direction in order.

1. Remove the clips A from the roof drip molding B and attach them to the roof channel.

2. Engage the projected portion of the roof drip molding B to the 2 recessed portions of each clip A.

3. Push down the roof drip molding B securely so that it is installed to the clips A on the roof channel.

Garnishes

SPECIAL TOOL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Rear roof garnish removal

• Roof rail
• Headlining

1. Rear roof garnish

Liftgate garnish removal

• Rear wiper motor
• Liftgate trim

2. Liftgate garnish

Liftgate lower garnish removal

• Liftgate lower trim

3. Liftgate garnish cover
4. Liftgate lower garnish

Required Special Tool:

• MB990784: Ornament remover

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

LIFTGATE GARNISH INSTALLATION

CAUTION When installing the Liftgate garnish, roll up the weatherstrip and secure it by a tape as shown to avoid trapping it.

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