2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Lancer & Lancer Evolution VIII

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the rear seat assembly.
  3. Remove the protector.
  4. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
  5. When the fuel pump drive connector is attached directly to the battery, check if the sound of the fuel pump operation can be heard.
    NOTE: As the fuel pump is an in-tank type, the fuel pump sound is hard to hear. Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap and check from the tank inlet.
  6. Check for fuel pressure by pinching the fuel hose with fingertips.
  7. Connect the fuel pump module connector.
  8. Install the protector and rear seat assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Relay (Lancer)
G00229865Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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