Genuine Mitsubishi Galant Door Lock

Mitsubishi Galant Door Lock Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Lock, Passenger Side
  5745A144
  Q: How to remove and install the Door Lock, Door Lock Cylinder and Exterior Door Handle on Mitsubishi Galant?

  A:

  This procedure refers to the front and rear doors. In order to remove the latch, firstly, take off the door trim panel. It is advised that on vehicles with power windows, the window is closed before disconnecting the electrical connector. Install window crank out retaining clip and roll up the window for manual windows. When detaching a rear door latch, it is essential to also detach the channel. After that, unfasten the lock cylinder, lock button, and latch release operating rods from the door latch. If the vehicle has power door locks, unplug electrical connector. Next, the three mounting screws on the end of the door are removed and the door latch is removed. To install, place latch in position, screw into place and firmly tighten the screws. Connect operating rods to latch and secure with retaining clips. In order to remove the outside handle, the door trim panel must be removed again and in the case of power window vehicles, the window must be closed and for the manual roll window, the window must be rolled up. Disconnect the central locking electrical connector (if so equipped), remove the two bolts after disconnecting the electrical connector and operating link, and withdraw the outside door handle while disconnecting the electrical connector. antiinstallation process refers to the removal process. To remove the lock cylinder, first take off the outside door handle followed by the operating rod retaining clip and operating rod from the lock cylinder; and unplug the electrical connector, if applicable. First, pry off the lock cylinder retainer, then remove the retainer from the door or handle using a screwdriver. Nothing but "reverse of removal".
• Lock
  MR959454
  Q: How often should the Door Hinge, Door Lock, Hood Hinge, Hood Latch, Liftgate Hinge and Trunk Lid Latch on the doors, hood, and trunk be lubricated on Mitsubishi Galant?

  A:

  The hinges and latch assemblies of the doors, hood, and trunk ought to receive a few drops of light oil or lock lubricant after every 3000 miles or every three months. Thin coat of grease should also be applied on the door latch strikers so that they wear less and move freely. Also spray lubricate the door and trunk locks with graphite lubricant.