
GENERAL  Vehicle 
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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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POWER  WINDOW
,,
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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