Pic. 2.17. The location of the lamps in the car: 1 - front marker lights; 2 - headlight, high / low beam; 3 - front direction indicator; 4 - side direction indicator; 5 - front fog lamp; 6 - central brake light; 7 - rear marker light; 8 - reversing lamp; 9 - license plate lights; 10 - rear fog lamp; 11 - brake light and tail light (sedan), stop signal (hatchback); 12 - rear direction indicator
Turn on all positions of the headlight, ambient light and turn signal combination switch to check if all lamps are working properly (pic. 2.17). If any of them are not lit, the most likely cause is blown fuses or faulty bulbs. Check the fuses first. If they are good, check the bulbs.
If the fuses and bulbs are good, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mitsubishi Dealer for inspection and repair.
Lamp replacement
1. Make sure the lamp is turned off before replacing the lamp. Do not touch the bulb of the new bulb with bare hands. The fat of the skin remaining on the glass, after heating the lamp, will begin to evaporate, its vapors will settle on the headlight reflector and make the surface of the latter dull.
2. Burnt out lamps must be replaced with new ones only of the same power and the same type. The characteristics of the lamp are indicated on its base.
Headlights and side lights
1. Remove the protective cover from the back of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise and disconnect the electrical connector.
Pic. 2.18. Removing the headlight bulb
2. Squeeze and swing aside the lamp retaining spring and then remove the lamp (pic. 2.18).
Attention! Do not touch the halogen bulb with bare hands, dirty gloves, etc. Grease from the skin of the hands will cause the lamps to burn out when the headlights or parking lights are subsequently turned on. If the surface of the lamp bulb is dirty, it must be cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner, etc. and install only after the lamp is completely dry.
Front marker lights
Pic. 2.19. Removing the headlight bulb
Remove the side light bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the bulb from the bulb holder (pic. 2.19).
Front direction indicators for vehicles with petrol engines and vehicles with diesel engines (Right side)
1. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Pic. 2.20. Removing the front turn signal lamp
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pushing it into the socket (pic. 2.20).
Front direction indicators for vehicles with diesel engines (left-hand side)
Pic. 2.21. Removing the protective cover of the front direction indicator of cars with diesel engines
1. Remove the protective cover (pic. 2.21).
2. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Pic. 2.22. Removing the front turn signal lamp for vehicles with diesel engines
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pressing it into the socket (pic. 2.22).
Side direction indicators
Pic. 2.23. Removing the side turn signal lamp
Insert the blade of a flat screwdriver under the edge of the turn signal lens and remove the lens assembly with the lamp by turning it counterclockwise (pic. 2.23). Remove the lamp.
Attention! Wrap a cloth around the blade of the flathead screwdriver to avoid scratching the lens and bodywork.
Front fog lights
Pic. 2.24. Loosening the cover screw
1. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the cover fastening screw (pic. 2.24).
Pic. 2.25. Unscrewing the headlight housing fixing screws: 1, 2 - screws; 3 - adjusting screw
2. Remove screws 1 (pic. 2.25) and 2 and pull the headlight housing towards you.
Attention! Do not turn adjusting screw 3 (see fig. 2.25).
3. Remove the connector attached to the bracket.
Pic. 2.26. The location of the tabs for attaching the protective cover
4. While pressing on the tabs, remove the protective cover and disconnect the electrical connector (pic. 2.26).
Pic. 2.27. Arrangement of a spring of fastening of a lamp of a forward fog lamp
5. Squeeze and tilt aside the lamp retaining spring and then remove the lamp (pic. 2.27).
Rear lights
Hatchback
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Pic. 2.28. The location of the lamps in the rear lights of cars with a hatchback body: 1 - rear position light; 2 - rear direction indicator; 3 - brake light
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pressing it into the socket (pic. 2.28).
Sedan
Pic. 2.29. Button rotation direction (1) before removing upholstery
1. Turn and remove button 1 (pic. 2.29), then fold down the upholstery.
Pic. 2.30. The location of the lamps in the rear lights of cars with a sedan body: 1 - rear direction indicator; 2 - brake light and marker light; 3 - rear side light
2. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pushing it into the socket (pic. 2.30).
Reversing lamp and rear fog lamp
Hatchback
Pic. 2.31. The location of the lamps in the reversing lights of cars with a hatchback body: 1 - reversing lamp; 2 – a lantern of back antifog light
Remove the cover using a screwdriver. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pushing it into the socket (pic. 2.31).
Sedan
1. Remove the clips and fold back the upholstery (casing).
Pic. 2.32. The location of the lamps in the reversing lights of cars with a sedan body: 1 - reversing lamp; 2 – a lantern of back antifog light
2. Turn the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pushing it into the socket (pic. 2.32).
License plate lights
Pic. 2.33. Unscrewing the screws securing the license plate light
Unscrew the screws securing the lamp diffuser and remove the diffuser (pic. 2.33). Then remove the bulb by pulling it out of the socket.
Interior lamps
Pic. 2.34. Removing the dome light
Insert the blade of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the light assembly and carefully pry up on the lens to remove it (pic. 2.34). Remove the lamp from the socket.
Attention! To avoid scratching the lens, wrap the screwdriver blade with a cloth.
Luggage compartment lamp
Pic. 2.35. Removal of a plafond of lighting of a luggage compartment
Insert the blade of a flathead screwdriver into the groove of the cover and, carefully prying, remove the cover diffuser (pic. 2.35). Remove the lamp from the holder.
Attention! To avoid scratching the lens, wrap the screwdriver blade with a cloth.