Doors & Side Windows - Evolution: Adjustments Mitsubishi Lancer IX

DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT

Required Special Tools

1. MB990211: Slide Hammer
2. MB990243: Body Puller
3. MB990900 or MB991164: Door adjusting Wrench
4. MB990939: Brass Bar

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1. Use special tool MB990900 or MB991164 to loosen the hinge mounting bolts on the body side, and then adjust the clearance around the door so that it is uniform on all sides.
2. If the door panel is not flush with the body panels, remove the door hinge. Use a chisel or a grinder to grind off the weld between the door hinge and the washer. Protect the exposed metal of the ground portion using touch-up paint. Then use special tool MB990900 or MB991164 to temporarily tighten the door hinge mounting bolts, and align the door panel by moving it. On completion, tighten the bolts securely. NOTE: NOTE: If the replacement hinge is used or the hinge has already been separated from the washer, use special tool MB990900 or MB991164 to loosen the door-side door hinge mounting bolts, and align the door panel by moving it.
3. When the door is stiff to lock and unlock: Adjustment by using the striker (toward the inside of the vehicle and vertical direction). Install an appropriate bolt instead of the striker mounting bolt, and use special tool MB990939 and a hammer to tap the bolt to the desired direction. Adjustment by using the striker (toward the outside of the vehicle). Use special tools MB990211 and MB990243 to pull the striker toward the outside of the vehicle. Adjustment by using shims (forward and rearward). Increase or decrease the number of shims so that the striker engages with the door latch properly.

DOOR WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENT

Check that the door glass moves while contacting the door glass channel when it is raised and lowered fully. If not, adjust the door window according to the following procedures.

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1. Remove the door trim. (Refer to «DOOR TRIM»(ref-183233-S07753827192005081200000) ).
2. Remove the waterproof film. (Refer to «WINDOW GLASS RUNCHANNEL & DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(ref-183226-S11247686002005081200000) ).
3. Loosen the door glass mounting screw via the adjusting hole with the door window glass fully closed, then lower the window glass a little.
4. Fully close the door window glass again and tighten the door glass mounting screw firmly via the adjusting hole.

GLASS SLIDING MECHANISM CHECK & ADJUSTMENT

If the window glass automatically starts moving downwards at the wrong time while it is being raised, carry out the following adjustment or replacement procedures.

1. Remove the door trim. (Refer to «DOOR TRIM»(ref-183233-S07753827192005081200000) ). ).
2. Remove the waterproof film (Refer to «WINDOW GLASS RUNCHANNEL & DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(ref-183226-S11247686002005081200000) ). NOTE: Insert a cushion or similar object to prevent damage to the glass if it should happen to fall down.
3. Remove the window regulator assembly from the door window glass, and then raise and lower the door window glass by hand to check the operation force.
4. If the door window glass does not move up and down smoothly, check or repair the following points. Check the installation condition of the runchannel. Repair any twisting in the door sash. Check the installation condition of the lower sash or the center sash. NOTE: The lower sash cannot normally be adjusted, but it may be possible to adjust the sash span slightly within the range allowed by manufacturing tolerances by pushing the lower sash outwards while re-installing it.
5. If repair or adjustment is not possible, replace the door assembly.