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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
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- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Timing Belt Replacement (2.4L))
- Section 2 (Disc - SPORTBACK)
- Section 3 (Disc - Evolution)
- Section 4 (Specifications - SPORTBACK)
- Section 5 (Specifications - Evolution)
- Section 6 (Starters - Evolution)
- Section 7 (Air Bag Restraint Systems - SPORTBACK)
- Section 8 (Power Steering - SPORTBACK)
- Section 9 (Front Floor Console Assembly - SPORTBACK)
- Section 10 (Battery - SPORTBACK)
- Section 11 (Column Switch - SPORTBACK)
- Section 12 (Combination Meter Assembly - SPORTBACK)
- Section 13 (Rear Combination Light - SPORTBACK)
- Section 14 (Heater, Air Conditioner & Ventilation - SPORTBACK)
- Section 15 (On-Vehicle Service - 2.4L (SPORTBACK))
- Section 16 (Overhaul - 2.4L (SPORTBACK))
- Section 17 (Lubrication - 2.4L)
- Section 18 (Engine Cooling - SPORTBACK)
- Section 19 (Intake & Exhaust - SPORTBACK)
- Section 20 (Ignition System - SPORTBACK)
- Section 21 (Emission Control System - SPORTBACK)
- Section 22 (Engine Control System - SPORTBACK)
- Section 23 (Diagnosis SPORTBACK)
- Section 24 (Automatic Transaxle Overhaul - SPORTBACK)
- Section 25 (Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - SPORTBACK)
- Section 26 (Fuel Supply - SPORTBACK)
- Section 27 (On-Vehicle Service - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK))
- Section 28 (Overhaul - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK))
- Section 29 (Auto-Cruise Control System - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK))
- Section 30 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service - Except Evolution)
- Section 31 (Clutch Overhaul - Except Evolution)
- Section 32 (Diagnosis - 2.4L)
- Section 33 (On-Vehicle Service - Evolution)
- Section 34 (Fuel Supply - Evolution)
- Section 35 (Engine Cooling - Evolution)
- Section 36 (Intake & Exhaust - Evolution)
- Section 37 (Ignition System - Evolution)
- Section 38 (Emission Control System - Evolution)
- Section 39 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service - Evolution)
- Section 40 (Clutch Overhaul - Evolution)
- Section 41 (Manual Transaxle On-Vehicle Service - Evolution)
- Section 42 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul - Evolution)
- Section 43 (Rear Axle - Evolution)
- Section 44 (Power Plant Mount - Evolution)
- Section 45 (Power Steering - Evolution)
- Section 46 (Front Floor Console Assembly - Evolution)
- Section 47 (Door Trim - Evolution)
- Section 48 (Instrument Panel Assembly - Evolution)
- Section 49 (Battery - Evolution)
- Section 50 (Column Switch - Evolution)
- Section 51 (Combination Meter & Vehicle Speed Sensor - Evolution)
- Section 52 (Headlight & Front Side-Marker Light - Evolution)
- Section 53 (Ignition Switch - Evolution)
- Section 54 (Heater, Air Conditioner & Ventilation - Evolution)
- Section 55 (General - SPORTBACK)
- Section 56 (Wheel & Tire - SPORTBACK)
- Section 57 (Simplified Wiring System (SWS) - Lancer SPORTBACK)
- Section 58 (Wheel & Tire - Evolution)
- Section 59 (Simplified Wiring System (SWS) - Evolution)
- Section 60 (Front Suspension - SPORTBACK)
- Section 61 (Front Suspension - Evolution)
- Section 62 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (1 Of 6))
- Section 63 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (6 Of 6))
- Section 64 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (2 Of 6))
- Section 65 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (3 Of 6))
- Section 66 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (4 Of 6))
- Section 67 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (Except Evolution & SPORTBACK) (5 Of 6))
- Section 68 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (SPORTBACK) (1 Of 5))
- Section 69 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (SPORTBACK) (2 Of 5))
- Section 70 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (SPORTBACK) (3 Of 5))
- Section 71 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (SPORTBACK) (4 Of 5))
- Section 72 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L (SPORTBACK) (5 Of 5))
- Section 73 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.0L (Evolution) - (1 Of 5))
- Section 74 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.0L (Evolution) - (2 Of 5))
- Section 75 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.0L (Evolution) - (3 Of 5))
- Section 76 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.0L (Evolution) - (4 Of 5))
- Section 77 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.0L (Evolution) - (5 Of 5))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Timing Belt Replacement - 2.4L - SOHC VIN G)
- Section 2 (Timing Belt Replacement (3.8L))
- Section 3 (Disc & Drum)
- Section 4 (Disc)
- Section 5 (Starters)
- Section 6 (Axle Shafts)
- Section 7 (Specifications & Drive Belt Routing)
- Section 8 (Generators & Regulators)
- Section 9 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 10 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 11 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 12 (On-Vehicle Service - 2.4L)
- Section 13 (Overhaul - 2.4L)
- Section 14 (On-Vehicle Service - 3.0L)
- Section 15 (Overhaul - 3.0L)
- Section 16 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 2.4L)
- Section 17 (Fuel Supply)
- Section 18 (Engine Cooling)
- Section 19 (Intake & Exhaust)
- Section 20 (Ignition System)
- Section 21 (Auto-Cruise Control System)
- Section 22 (Emission Control System)
- Section 23 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service)
- Section 24 (Clutch Overhaul)
- Section 25 (Manual Transaxle On-Vehicle Service)
- Section 26 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul)
- Section 27 (Automatic Transaxle On-Vehicle Service)
- Section 28 (Automatic Transaxle Overhaul)
- Section 29 (Front Axle Hub Assembly)
- Section 30 (Rear Axle)
- Section 31 (Steering)
- Section 32 (Heater, Air Conditioner & Ventilation)
- Section 33 (On-Vehicle Service (2.4L))
- Section 34 (On-Vehicle Service (3.8L))
- Section 35 (Overhaul (3.8L))
- Section 36 (Fuel Supply)
- Section 37 (Engine Cooling)
- Section 38 (Intake & Exhaust)
- Section 39 (Ignition System)
- Section 40 (Emission Control System)
- Section 41 (Diagnosis)
- Section 42 (Overhaul)
- Section 43 (Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs))
- Section 44 (Power Steering)
- Section 45 (Floor Console Assembly)
- Section 46 (Front & Rear Seat)
- Section 47 (Instrument Panel)
- Section 48 (Trims)
- Section 49 (Battery)
- Section 50 (Ignition Switch)
- Section 51 (Combination Meter Assembly & Vehicle Speed Sensor)
- Section 52 (Fog Light)
- Section 53 (Rear Combination Light)
- Section 54 (Hazard Warning Light Switch)
- Section 55 (Multi-Center Display)
- Section 56 (Controller Area Network (Can))
- Section 57 (Heater, Air Conditioner & Ventilation)
- Section 58 (Automatic Air Conditioning)
- Section 59 (General (Body & Chassis))
- Section 60 (General (Electrical))
- Section 61 (Wheel & Tire)
- Section 62 (Door)
- Section 63 (Keyless Entry System)
- Section 64 (Convertible Top)
- Section 65 (Windshield Wiper & Washer)
- Section 66 (Floor Console Assembly)
- Section 67 (Instrument Panel)
- Section 68 (Trims)
- Section 69 (Battery)
- Section 70 (Ignition Switch)
- Section 71 (Combination Meter ASSY & Vehicle Speed Sensor)
- Section 72 (Radio & Tape Player)
- Section 73 (Remote Controlled Radio Switch)
- Section 74 (Simplified Wiring System (SWS))
- Section 75 (General (Body & Chassis))
- Section 76 (General (Electrical))
- Section 77 (Wheel & Tire)
- Section 78 (Door)
- Section 79 (Keyless Entry System)
- Section 80 (Sunroof Assembly)
- Section 81 (Simplified Wiring System (SWS))
- Section 82 (Engine Lubrication)
- Section 83 (Traction Control)
- Section 84 (Front Suspension)
- Section 85 (Intake And Exhaust - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 86 (Mechanical - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 87 (General (Electrical) -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 88 (Cooling - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 89 (General -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 90 (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 91 (Active Skid Control System (ASC) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 92 (Manual Transaxle On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 93 (Twin Clutch SST - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 94 (Lubrication - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 95 (Exterior - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 96 (Emission Control - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 97 (Keyless Operation System (Kos) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 98 (Wireless Control Module (WCM) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 99 (Ignition System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 100 (Steering -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 101 (Controller Area Network (Can) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 102 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 103 (Heater, Air Conditioning And Ventilation - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 104 (Interior - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 105 (Fuel Supply - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 106 (Rear Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 107 (Basic Brake System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 108 (Front Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 109 (Charging System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 110 (Clutch Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 111 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 112 (Parking Brakes - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 113 (Body - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 114 (Rear Suspension & Wheel Alignment - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 115 (Wheel And Tire - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 116 (Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 117 (Local Interconnect Network (Lin) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 118 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (1 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 119 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (2 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 120 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (3 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 121 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (4 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 122 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (5 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 123 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (6 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 124 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (1 Of 6))
- Section 125 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (2 Of 6))
- Section 126 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (3 Of 6))
- Section 127 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (4 Of 6))
- Section 128 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (5 Of 6))
- Section 129 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.8L (6 Of 6))
- Section 130 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (1 Of 6))
- Section 131 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (6 Of 6))
- Section 132 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (2 Of 6))
- Section 133 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (3 Of 6))
- Section 134 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (4 Of 6))
- Section 135 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) (5 Of 6))
- Section 136 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (1 Of 5))
- Section 137 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (5 Of 5))
- Section 138 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (3 Of 5))
- Section 139 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (2 Of 5))
- Section 140 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (4 Of 5))
- Section 141 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.0L (1 Of 5))
- Section 142 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.0L (2 Of 5))
- Section 143 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.0L (3 Of 5))
- Section 144 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.0L (4 Of 5))
- Section 145 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - 3.0L (5 Of 5))
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.