Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 329

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Wiper Relay Terminals (Montero)

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Intermittent Operation Check (Montero)

1) Connect battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and ground

terminal No. 6. See Fig. 2. Connect a jumper wire with test light

between battery positive and terminal No. 2.

2) Connect one end of a jumper wire to terminal No. 3 and

touch the other end to negative terminal on battery. Test light should

illuminate briefly and then go out after terminal No. 3 is touched to

battery ground.

FRONT WIPER SWITCH

NOTE: Front wiper switch is located on steering column.

See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in the

ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIP Section.

REAR WIPER MOTOR

Operation Check (Montero)

Disconnect wiring connector from wiper motor. Connect battery

voltage to one terminal and ground to other terminal to ensure

automatic operation. See REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION CHECK table for

terminal numbers and model application. See Fig. 3.

REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION CHECK TABLE

Model Ground Pin No. Apply Voltage To Pin Nos.

Montero . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . 1

Fig. 3: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Terminals (Montero)

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Automatic Stop Check (Montero)

1) Start motor operation by connecting battery voltage to one

terminal and grounding another terminal. See

REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION CHECK table. See Fig. 3. Disconnect wires

during operation to stop motor in mid-sweep.

2) Jumper terminals No. 2 and 3 together. Connect battery

voltage to remaining terminal and ground wiper motor bracket. Ensure

motor parks wiper arm.

REAR WIPER RELAY

Operation Check (Montero)

Relay is located to right of heater blower assembly. Leave

intermittent relay connected to wiring harness. Operate rear wiper and

check voltage at terminal No. 1. See Fig. 4. There should be 12 volts

when rear wiper stops. Zero volts should be present when rear wiper is

operating.

Fig. 4: Identifying Rear Wiper Relay Terminals

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REAR WIPER SWITCH

Montero

Remove wiper switch from instrument panel and disconnect

wiring connector. Place wiper switch in OFF position. Continuity

should exist between terminals No. 2 and 5. See Fig. 5. Place wiper

switch in ON position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 2

and 7. Place wiper switch in INT position. Continuity should exist

between terminals No. 2 and 5, and 3 and 8. Depress washer switch.

Continuity should exist between terminals No. 6 and 7.

Fig. 5: Identifying Rear Wiper Switch Terminals

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

FRONT WIPER MOTOR

Removal & Installation

Remove wiper motor attaching bolts. Pull motor out just

slightly. Disconnect wiper linkage from motor assembly and remove

motor. To install, reverse removal procedure.

FRONT WIPER SWITCH

NOTE: Front wiper switch is integral with combination switch on

steering column. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIP Section.

REAR WIPER MOTOR

Removal & Installation

Remove wiper blade and arm assembly. Remove tailgate trim, 2

bolts and wiper motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure

grommet is in good condition.

REAR WIPER RELAY

Removal & Installation

Rear wiper relay (Except Montero), is located behind right

rear quarter trim. On Montero, relay is located to right of heater

blower housing.

REAR WIPER SWITCH

Removal & Installation

Using flat-bladed tool, pry rear wiper switch from instrument

panel and remove wiring connector. To install, connect wiring

connector, and push switch into instrument panel.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

See appropriate chassis wiring diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS

section.