
GENERAL Vehicle
Heat
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle information plate is riveted onto the
in the engine compartment.
The place shows model code, transaxle model,
and body color code.
No. Item
1MODEL
Engine
Exterior code
Equipment code
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
1. The vehicle safety certification label is attached to face
of left door pillar.
2. This label indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating
front,
rear and Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.).
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side
on the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in t he
f o l l o w i n g .
Enginemodel Engine
2.0 (122.0
I
I 2.0 (122.0
2.4 (146.5
2. The and engine serial number is stamped
near the engine model number, and the serial number
cycles, as shown below.
Engine serial number to
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GENERAL Vehicle Identification
Theft protection label
Fororiginal parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 4
Forreplacement parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 5
0 0 0 0 4 7 4 3THEFT
PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number
is stamped in, or attached as a label to, the foll owing
major parts of the engine and transaxle,
as main
outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing. Door, Quar-
ter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Trunk lid, Bumpers
In addition, a theft-protection label is attached t o replacement
parts for the body outer panel main and the
same data are stamped into replacement parts for th e engine
and the transaxle.
Cautions regarding panel repairs:‘
1.When repainting original so first mask-
ing the theft-protection label, and, after be
sure to peel off the masking tape.
2.The theft-protection label for parts cov-
ered bymasking tape, such part&an be
as is. The masking tape should removed
ing is finished.
3.The theft-protection label should not be from
original or replacement parts.
,
. .
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GENERAL Towing and Hoisting
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Dolly type
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE, NOT, AVAILABLE .
When a locked vehicle must be towed and not
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front;
provided the parking brake is released. If not rele ased,. the
rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be towing the
vehicle.
1.DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding
of vehicle such
as hoods, doors, fenders,
etc., should be secured
or removed prior to moving
vehicle.
3.Operator should refrain going under a vehicle while
it is lifted by the towing unless the vehicle
is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicl e.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be fo llowed
when towing a vehicle.
Caution
1.If only the front wheels or only. the rear wheels a re
lifted for towing, the bumper will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes the oil
to flow forward, and may result in heat damage to
the rear bushing of the transfer, and should never
be done.
2.Do not tow the vehicle ‘with “only front or
only the rear wheels on a dolly, or the viscous
coupling will be damaged. In a
case, the vehicle
may jump forward suddenly.
3. If this vehicle is towed, use
bed dolly
type equipment.
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GENERAL Main and Adhesive Table
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLE
SEALANTS FOR ENGINE ACCESSORIES
Application Recommended brand
Sealing between rocker cover and camshaft bearing c ap
DOHC ATD Part No. 8680 or equivalent
and
engines only)
1Sealing between semi-circular packing and rocker co ver and between
semi-circular packing and cylinder head
Oil pressure switch (except
and engines). . .
Engine coolant temperature switch, Engine coolant t emperature sensor, Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or
valve, switch, Joints, Engine coolant temperature lent
gauge unit (large size)
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit (small size, only) ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
Oil pan (except
engine)MITSUBISHI GENUINE ‘Part
0 or equivalent
SEALING BETWEEN GLASS AND WEATHERSTRIP
Application
Sealing between tempered glass and weatherstrip
Sealing between body flange and weatherstrip
Sealing between laminated glass and weatherstripRecommended brand
ATD Part No. 8513 or equivalent
ATD Part No. 8509 or equivalent
ADHESION WITH RIBBON SEALER
Application Recommended brand
Waterproof film for door, Fender panel, Splash shie ld, Mud guard, Rear
ATD Part No. 8625 or equivalent
combination light
ADHESIVES FOR INTERIOR TRIM
Application Recommended brandI
Adhesion of polyvinyl chloride sheetI Part No. 368 or equivalentI
Adhesion of door weatherstrip to body ATD No. 8001 or ATD Part No.
8011 or equivalent
Sealing between grommet or packing, and metal seal
Adhesion of headlining and other interior trim mate rials
Adhesion of fuel tank to pad
ATD Part No. 8513 or equivalent
Part No. or ATD Part No.
8080 or equivalent
BODY SEALANT
ApplicationRecommended brandI
Sealing of sheet metal, drip rail, floor, body side panel, trunk, front panel ATD No. 8531 or ATD Part No.
and the like joints8848or equivalent
Sealing of
hinges
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CONTENTS
DOOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Door Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Door Glass and Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Door Handle and Latch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Door Opening Weatherstrip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Door Trim and Waterproof Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
On-vehicle Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Sealant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Service Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Special Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ELECTRIC CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . . . .91
Balance Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Convertible Top Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Convertible Top Bypass Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Convertible Top Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Convertible Top Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Front Roof Weatherstrip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Headliner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
On-vehicle Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Special Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Drive Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Driven Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Rail Weatherstrip and
Top Cover Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
FENDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sealants
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FUEL FILLER DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ENTRY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Entry System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
On-vehicle Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Sealant and Adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
UNDER COVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOW GLASS . . . . . . . .
7
Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
On-vehicle Service
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Quarter Window Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Quarter Window Glass and
Regulator Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Sealant and Adhesive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Service Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Special Tool
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Windshield and Window Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TRUNK LID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Trunk Lid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
TRUNK LID LOCK RELEASE HANDLE AND
CABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

B O D Y Fuel Filler Door
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation OperationlRemoval and Installation of Rear Side Trim, Quarter
Trim and Scuff Plate (Refer to GROUP
fuel filler door
Removal steps
1.
Fuelfiller door2. Fuel filler door hook3. Release handle cover 4. Fuel filler door lock release handle
5. Fuel filler door lock release
cable
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BODY Windshield and Window Glass
When the power windows are not lowered fully and the switch’s lock switch
is OFF, the power windows do not lower automaticall y if the
top switch is set to open
or close. However, the power windows lower automati cally’ when the lock switch is ‘ON.
Power window mair
switch continuity NG Replace
a n d
N G
Repaircontrol module.
Replace the convertible top control
m o d u l e .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
QUARTER WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENT
Ensure door glass is adjusted properly. Refer to DO OR
WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENT
Door in order
to ensure that cross section A
A and are correct.
1. Remove the quarter trim,
(Refer to GROUP’
Trims.)
2.Check that the quarter window glass moves up and do wn
smoothly. Non-smooth operation may be caused by
improper adjustment, defective quarter window motor ,
or binding quarter window guide assembly. Refer to this
section for proper adjustments. Refer to for quarter
window motor testing and guide assembly.
3. After completely opening the electric convertibl e
completely raise the door window glass and quarter
window glass.
4.Measure gaps, check for sealing ‘quality (wet glass and
look for at least 12.7 mm in.) wide seal all glass-to-seal
locations), check tilt before and after completing each
adjustment.
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‘ D o o r.
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POWER WINDOW
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INSPECTIONCHART FOR TROUBLESYMPTOMS
Trouble symptom Probable causeRemedy
When ignition switch is
lturned to ON, power Broken wire in power window switch circuit. Check to
Flowor in each harness.(Refer to windows do not oper- l
Power window switch is faulty.ate.lPower window motor is faulty.
l ETACS-ECU is faulty.
lConvertible top control module is faulty.
l ETACS-ECU is faulty.30 seconds after theignitionswitch hasbeen turned to OFF.
After turning the igni- lETACS-ECU is faulty.Replace the ETACS-ECU.tion switch to OFF, thetimer does not operate. . .
Power windows can belETACS-ECU is faulty. Replace the ETACS-ECUoperated over 30 se- after the ignitionswitch has been turnedto OFF.
Power windows can belPower window main switch (driver’s side door)
Check according to Flow Chart operated by means ofis faulty.
the power window sub( R e f e r t o
switches (passengers’side), but can not by
means of the power ,
window main switch
(driver’s side).
Passenger’s side pow-lPower window sub switch (passenger’s sideCheck according to Flow Chart window can be (Refer to by means of the door) is faulty.
power window main
switch (driver’s side),but can not by meansof the power windowsub switches (passen-gers’ side).
the power win- lBroken wire in power window up signal circuit. to Flow Chart are not lowered l Convertible top control module.(Refer to the power do not lower if the con-‘.
top switch is to open or close.
the power win- l
Broken wire in ground input signal circuit.Check according to Chart are not lowered lPower window main switch (driver’s side door)
(Refer to and the poweris faulty. main switch’s l
Convertible top control module is faulty.ock switch is OFF, the side window does not automatically if
he convertible top
is set to open or However, the side window lowers when the lock
is ON.
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