2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X instrument panel

COLUMN SWITCH
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-21
COLUMN SWITCH
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2546100200058
Column switch has a function to ensure the driver's
safety during frontal collision of vehicle..
Function
If the column switch is moved to the front of the vehi-
cle and hit on the instrument panel or meter bezel by
the frontal collision of vehicle, the steering wheel is
moved to the front of the vehicle because the right
and left levers fall down, ensuring the driver's safety.
In addition, the column switch secures the rigidity
that the levers do not fall down by the normal opera
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tion, however, it cannot be reused after the deforma-
tion.
RADIO AND CD PLAYER
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2544900200218
•Two types of audio, CD player with radio or 6-disk CD
changer with radio, have been established. The audio was
designed to create a uniformity impression with the instru
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ment panel. Also, a new function automatically corrects the
sound quality and volume during driving.
AC603959AB
Collision load Collision load
Column switch Column switch Front of vehicle
AC608345AB

52A-1
GROUP 52A
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .52A-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR
CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-3
SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-5
FRONT SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-5
REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-7
SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-8
TRIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-10
INTERIOR TRIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-10
DOOR TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-11
HEADLINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-12

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLEM2520001000793
The instrument panel and the floor console have the
following features.
•The instrument panel is two-toned.
•The division unit of each part has been enlarged,
also the gap and level difference between the
instrument panel has been minimized to achieve
the delicate quality.
AC609712
Glove box
Card holder
Cup holder Console box Console box
Type B Type C
Tr a y
Armrest
Center tray
Glove box
Tissue paper
holderOrnament panel

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE
INTERIOR52A-4
•The decorated panel creating uniformity from the
instrument panel to the door trim has been
adopted.
•The holder in which two cards can be stored has
been installed in the glove box.
•The glove box with damper function has been
installed.
•The center tray for storing small items has been
installed in front of the selector or shift lever cen
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ter panel.
•The cup holder which can hold two 20-oz bottles
has been equipped. The cup holder can store two
CDs in the upright position and pen-size long
items horizontally.
•Under the arm rest of type B, a large box that can
store 6 CDs has been equipped. (9 CDs for type
C)
•A tray that can store cigarettes and lighters has
been equipped. switch>
•The synthetic cloth is used for the arm rest lid to
enhance luxury and soft feelings.

52A-1
GROUP 52A
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . .52A-2
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY*.52A-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-2
GLOVE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-5
INSTRUMENT CENTER PANEL . . . .52A-6
REMOVAL AND INSTLLATION . . . . . . . . . 52A-6
INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL. . . . .52A-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-7
FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY . . . .52A-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-8
TRIMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-10
DOOR TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-13
HEADLINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-15
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . .52A-17
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY* . . . . . . . .52A-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-17
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-19
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 52A-21
REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . .52A-23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-23
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 52A-26
FRONT SEAT BELT* . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-28
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-28
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-29
REAR SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A-31
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-31
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of an y component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
passenger (from renderin g the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, driver’s and
passenger’s (front) air bag modules, knee air bag module, side-airbag module, curtain air bag module, side impact sensors,
seat belt pre-tensioners, clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be
removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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INTERIOR52A-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONM1521000100429
OPERATION
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SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM
If the driver turns the ignition switch to the "ON" posi-
tion without fastening the seat belt, the seat belt
warning light illuminates.
SPECIAL TOOLM1521000600576
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1521001701591
WARNING
For removal and installation of the passenger's side air bag module, always observe the ser-
vice procedures described in GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-367.
The following bolts and screws are used for installing the in strument panel. Bolts and screws are indicated as
marks shown in the illustration in the sections of "R emoval and Installation" and "Disassembly and Assem
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bly."
D: Thread diameter, L: Effective thread length
ToolTool number and nameSupersessionApplication
MB990784
Ornament remover
General service toolRemoval of switch, trim,
etc.
MB990784
NameSymbolSize (D × L) mmColorShape
Tapping screwa5 × 12−
b5 × 16−
c5 × 12−
Bolt with washerd5 × 20−
e6 × 16−
AC104450
AC104436
AC104417
AC104429

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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INTERIOR52A-3
CAUTION
•Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions P.52B-24 and Air bag Module and Clock Spring
P.52B-367 before removing the passenger side air bag module.
•Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
•Removal and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer to P.52A-10).
•Removal and Installation of Instrument Under Cover
(Refer to P.52A-10).
•Removal and Installation of Glove Box (Refer to P.52A-10).
•Removal and Installation of Instrument Cover Lower, Air
Outlet Garnish (Refer to P.52A-10).
•Removal and Installation of Audio Unit (Refer to GROUP
54A, Radio with CD Player P.54A-307).
•Removal and Installation of Audio Visual Navigation Unit,
GPS antenna (Refer to GROUP 54A, MMCS P.54A-391).
•Removal and Installation of Steering shaft (Refer to
GROUP 37, Steering Column Shaft P.37-25).
•Removal and Installation of Hands-free Cellular Phone
System (Refer to GROUP 54A, Hands-free Module
P.54A-435).
•Removal and Installation of Sensors (Refer to GROUP
55B, Interior Temperature Sensor
P.55B-25).

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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INTERIOR52A-4
AC608286
AC610166
Note
: Claw positions
Section A – A Section B – BA
A
B
B
1
2
3
3
12
5
67
9
10
11
8
8
AB
7
Instrument panel
side cover
Instrument panel
side air outlet
Instrument panel core
Instrumentpanel core
4
4
4
d d
d d
d
d
d d
be
e
c
c
a ac
c
c
c
c
c c
c
c
d
Removal steps
1.Instrument panel side cover
•.Combination meter (Refer to GROUP
54A, Combination Meter
P.54A-90).
2.Instrument panel console side cover
3.Instrument panel side air outlet
4.Instrument panel harness clamp
5.Instrument panel assembly
•Photo sensor (Refer to GROUP 55B,
Sensors
P.55B-25).
•Passenger’s (front) air bag module
(Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag
Module(s) and Clock Spring
P.52B-367).
6.Instrument panel side bracket lower
7.Instrument panel holder
8.Instrument panel reinforcement
center
9.Ventilator air distribution duct
10.Side defroster duct
11 .Defroster nozzle
12.Instrument panel
Removal steps (Continued)