Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 619

WINDOW GLASS

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Required Special Tool:

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MB990480: Glass Holder

•

MB990449: Window molding remover

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SECTION G – G

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AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. HARNESS CONNECTOR (FOR

LIFTGATE WINDOW DEFOGGER)

2. HARNESS CONNECTOR (FOR

MAIN GLASS ANTENNA)

3. HARNESS CONNECTOR (FOR SUB

GLASS ANTENNA)

<<A>>

4. LIFTGATE LOWER MOULDING
5. LIFTGATE MOULDING CLIP

<<B>> >>A<<

6. LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS

>>A<<

7. GLASS STOPPER

>>A<<

8. WINDOW SPACER
9. LIFTGATE UPPER MOULDING
10. CLIP GROMMET A

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> LIFTGATE LOWER MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION

If liftgate lower molding has become warped, it should not
be reused.
Use special tool MB990449 to lever out the molding.

<<B>> LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL
Remove the liftgate window glass using the same procedure as
for the windshield. (Refer to

P.42-13

.)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< WINDOW SPACER/GLASS STOPPER/LIFTGATE
WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION
1. Use 3M



AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent. to degrease

the inside and outside edges of the liftgate window glass
and the surface of the body flange.

2. Install glass stopper so that it is bent toward inside the

liftgate window glass and is firmly sticked.

3. Install glass stopper on liftgate window glass at the same

place as glass stopper is installed on body flange

4. Apply primer and adhesive.

5. Install the glass in the same way as for the windshield.

(Refer to

P.42-13

.)

AC000461

MB990449

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AC001777

37 mm

(1.5 in)

16 mm

(0.6 in)

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GLASS END

LINE

AC003816AB

GLASS STOPPER

INSTALLATON HOLES

QUARTER WINDOW GLASS AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

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Q U A R TER W IN D O W G LA SS A N D R EG U LATO R A SSEM BLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1422000100094

POWER WINDOWS

Power windows are used in all vehicles. When the
power window main switch is operated, the quarter
windows will open or close. This system has the
following operations and features.

•

A timer function has been provided so that when
all doors are closed and ignition is turned off, the
power window can be operated for 30 seconds
from the time the ignition is turned off.

•

The power window main switch contains a one-
touch down switch that will automatically open
the quarter windows.

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

M1422006700102

If water leaks from the quarter window glass, causes
for these faults can include faults in the glass,
weatherstrip or drain hole.

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

M1422006800109

Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a
window glass fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

M1422006900117

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Quarter window glass water leak

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the seal is faulty.

Q: Is the seal faulty?

YES :

Repair it, then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check if the body flange is deformed.

Q: Is the body flange deformed?

YES :

Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis complete.

SYMPTOMS

INSPECTION
PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

Quarter window glass water leak

1

P.42-25

Quarter window malfunction

2

P.42-26

Water leak around quarter window glass edge

3

P.42-26

Water leak from quarter trim

4

P.42-26

Wind noise around quarter window

5

P.42-27

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Quarter window malfunction

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the quarter window installation
condition.

Q: Is the quarter window installation condition good?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Adjust it. (Refer to

P.42-40

.) Then go to

Step 3.

STEP 2. Inspect the window regulator assembly.

Q: Is the window regulator assembly in good

condition?
YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the quarter window operate correctly?

YES :

This diagnosis is complete.

NO :

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Water leak around quarter window glass edge

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip.

Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check quarter window glass fit
(alignment).

Q: Is the quarter window glass fit (alignment) correct?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Adjust it. Refer to

P.42-40

. Then go to Step

3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Water leak from quarter trim

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the drain hole.

Q: Is the drain hole clogged?

YES :

Replace it, then go to Step 3.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the waterproof cover.

Q: Is the waterproof cover in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis is complete.