MITSUBISHI LANCER 2005 Workshop Manual
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ENGINE CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-3
ACCELERATOR CABLE AND PEDAL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1171001200341
Post-installation Operation
Adjusting the Accelerator Cable (Refer to P.17-2).
Y1059AU
Y1060AU
AC304070
N
4
5
78 1011
N12
13
AB
1
23
5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
6
12 ± 2 N·m9
7
1 2 3
5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
<R.H. drive vehicles> <L.H. drive vehicles>
N
4 5 7
8 10
11
N12 13
6
12 ± 2 N·m
9
7
Accelerator cable assembly 
removal steps
1. Inner cable connection (Accelerator 
pedal side)
2. Inner cable connection (Throttle body 
side)
3. Accelerator cable assemblyAccelerator pedal assembly 
removal steps
1. Inner cable connection (Accelerator 
pedal side)
4. Accelerator pedal assembly
5. Accelerator control equip nut
6. Accelerator pedal arm and 
accelerator pedal pad assembly 
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ENGINE CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-4
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< ACCEL PEDAL PAD 
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
To prevent damages to the accelerator pedal pad, 
warm the thumb area of the accelerator pedal 
pad with a dryer, etc. prior to assembling it.
NOTE: If it is difficult to assemble, apply soapy water 
to the thumb area to enhance the assembling 
process.
7. Accelerator control equip bushing
8. Accelerator pedal arm return spring
9. Accelerator pedal arm stopperAccelerator pedal assembly 
removal steps (Continued)
10. Accelerator pedal arm bracket
11. Accelerator pedal arm
>>A<<12. Accelerator pedal pad
13. Accelerator pedal arm stopperAccelerator pedal assembly 
removal steps (Continued) 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-5
EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1173000100370
The emission control system consists of the following 
subsystems:•Crankcase emission control system
•Evaporative emission control system
•Exhaust emission control system
EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE 
REFERENCE TABLE
M1173006600135
SERVICE SPECIFICATION(S)M1173000300288
Items Name Specification
Crankcase emission control 
systemPositive crankcase ventilation 
(PCV) valveVariable flow type
(Purpose: HC reduction)
Evaporative emission control 
systemCanister
Purge control solenoid valveEquipped
Duty cycle type solenoid valve
(Purpose: HC reduction)
Exhaust emission control system Air-fuel ratio control device - MPI 
systemOxygen sensor feedback type 
(Purpose: CO, HC, NOx reduction)
Exhaust gas recirculation system
•EGR valve
•EGR control solenoid valveEquipped
Single type
Duty cycle type solenoid valve
(Purpose: NOx reduction)
Catalytic converter Monolith type
(Purpose: CO, HC, NOx reduction)
Related parts Crankcase 
emission 
control 
systemEvaporative 
emission 
control 
systemAir/fuel ratio 
control 
systemCatalytic 
converterExhaust gas 
recirculation 
system
PCV valve
×
Purge control solenoid valve
×
MPI system component
××
Catalytic converter
×
EGR valve
×
EGR control solenoid valve
×
Items Standard value
Purge control solenoid valve coil resistance (at 20°C) Ω30 − 34
EGR control solenoid valve coil resistance (at 20°C) Ω29 − 35 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-6
VACUUM HOSE
VACUUM HOSE PIPING DIAGRAMM1173000900417
AK300964
To
fuel tankFuel pressure
regulatorFrom
fuel pump
Catalytic
converter
Catalytic
converter Oxygen sensor
(front)
Oxygen sensor (rear)EGR valve <4G1>
EGR control
solenoid valvePurge control
solenoid valveCanisterAir
AB
Air cleaner
AK204364
AC
Air cleaner
Air
Canister
Purge control
solenoid valve EGR control
solenoid valve EGR valve From
fuel pump To
fuel tankFuel pressure
regulator
PCV valve
Oxygen sensor
(front)
Oxygen sensor (rear) Catalytic
converter
Catalytic
converter
<4G6> 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-7
VACUUM CIRCUIT DIAGRAMM1173007100263
AK300765
From 
air 
cleaner To
combustion
chamberThrottle body
B R
AB
Intake manifold
Y G
G
GR L
Fuel
pressure 
regulator
EGR 
valveEGR 
control 
solenoid
valvePurge
control 
solenoid
valveCanister
Vacuum hose colour
B: Black
G: Green
R: Red
Y: Yellow
L: Blue
<4G1>
AK300766
From 
air 
cleaner To
combustion
chamberThrottle body
B B
AB
Intake manifold
Y R
GW L
Fuel
pressure 
regulator
EGR 
valveEGR 
control 
solenoid
valve
Purge
control 
solenoid
valveCanister
Vacuum hose colour
B: Black
G: Green
R: Red
W: White
Y: Yellow
L: Blue
<4G6>
B 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-8
VACUUM HOSE CHECKM1173007300159
1. Using the piping diagram as a guide, check to be 
sure that the vacuum hoses are correctly 
connected.
2. Check the connection condition of the vacuum 
hoses, (removed, loose, etc.) and check to be 
sure that there are no bends or damage.
VACUUM HOSE INSTALLATIONM1173007200107
1. When connecting the vacuum hoses, they should 
be securely inserted onto the nipples.
2. Connect the hoses correctly, using the vacuum 
hose piping diagram as a guide.
CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION (CRANKCASE 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM)
M1173005000237
The crankcase emission control system prevents 
blow-by gases from escaping inside the crankcase 
into the atmosphere.
Fresh air is sent from the air cleaner into the 
crankcase through the breather hose.
The air becomes mixed with the blow-by gases 
inside the crankcase.
The blow-by gas inside the crankcase is drawn into 
the intake manifold through the positive crankcase 
ventilation (PCV) valve.
The PCV valve lifts the plunger according to the 
intake manifold vacuum so as to regulate the flow of 
blow-by gas properly.
In other words, the blow-by gas flow is regulated 
during low load engine operation to maintain engine 
stability, while the flow is increased during high load 
operation to improve the ventilation performance.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
AK204365
Air cleaner
Air
Ventilation hose
Breather hose
PCV valve
AB 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-9
COMPONENT LOCATION (CRANKCASE 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM)
M1173007400208
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION 
SYSTEM CHECK
M1173001100179
1. Remove the ventilation hose from the PCV valve.
2. Remove the PCV valve from the rocker cover.
3. Reinstall the PCV valve at the ventilation hose.
4. Start the engine and run at idle.
5. Place a finger at the opening of the PCV valve 
and check that vacuum of the intake manifold is 
felt.
NOTE: At this moment, the plunger in the PCV 
valve moves back and forth.
6. If vacuum is not felt, clean the PCV valve or 
replace it.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION 
(PCV) VALVE CHECK
M1173001200187
1. Insert a thin rod into the PCV valve from the side 
shown in the illustration (rocker cover installation 
side), and move the rod back and forth to check 
that the plunger moves.
2. If the plunger does not move, there is a clogging 
in the PCV valve. In this case, clean or replace 
the PCV valve.
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION (EVAPORATIVE 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM)
M1173005100405
The evaporative emission control system prevents 
fuel vapours generated in the fuel tank from escaping 
into the atmosphere.
Fuel vapours from the fuel tank flow through the fuel 
tank pressure control valve and vapour pipe/hose to 
be stored temporarily in the canister.
When driving the vehicle, fuel vapours stored in the 
canister flow through the purge solenoid and purge 
port and go into the intake manifold to be sent to the 
combustion chamber.
When the engine coolant temperature is low or when 
the intake air quantity is small (when the engine is at 
idle, for example), the engine control unit turns the 
purge solenoid off to shut off the fuel vapour flow to 
the intake manifold.
This does not only insure the driveability when the 
engine is cold or running under low load but also 
stabilize the emission level.
AK300767
<4G1>
AB
PCV valve
AK204366
<4G6>
AC
PCV valve
AKX00336
PCV valve
AD
AK100010
PCV valve
AC 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-10
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
COMPONENT LOCATION (EVAPORATIVE 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM) 
M1173007500216
PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKM1173001400299
AK204367AC
Throttle body
Canister
From
fuel
tank
OFF
ONPurge
control
solenoid
valveControl
relay
BatteryEngine-ECU <4G1-M/T, 4G6>,
Engine-A/T-ECU <4G1-A/T>
Air flow sensor <4G6>
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Intake air
temperature sensor
Barometric pressure
sensor <4G6> Manifold absolute pressure 
(MAP) sensor <4G1>
AK300769
<4G1>
AB
Purge control
solenoid valve
AK300770
<4G6>
AB
Purge control
solenoid valve
AK300771
<4G1>
AB
Plug
Vacuum hose
AK300772
<4G6>
AB
Plug
Vacuum hose 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-11
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (red stripe) from 
throttle body and connect it to a hand vacuum 
pump.
2. Plug the nipple from which the vacuum hose was 
removed.
3. When the engine is cold or hot, apply a vacuum of 
53 kPa, and check the condition of the vacuum.
When engine is cold 
(Engine coolant temperature: 40°C or less)
When engine is hot 
(Engine coolant temperature: 80°C or higher)
PURGE PORT VACUUM CHECKM1173001500177
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (red stripe) from the 
throttle body and connect a hand vacuum pump to 
the nipple.
2. Plug the vacuum hose (red stripe).3. Start the engine.
4. Check that a fairly constant negative pressure is 
generated regardless of the engine speed.
5. If no negative pressure is generated, the port is 
probably blocked and should be cleaned.
PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 
CHECK
M1173001700193
NOTE: When disconnecting the vacuum hose, 
always make a mark so that it can be reconnected at 
original position.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the solenoid 
valve.
2. Disconnect the harness connector.
3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (A) of the 
solenoid valve (refer to the illustration at left). Engine condition Normal condition
At idle Vacuum is maintained.
3,000 r/min
Engine condition Normal condition
At idle Vacuum is maintained.
3,000 r/min (within 3 
minutes after engine 
starts)Vacuum will leak.
AK300773
<4G1>
AB
Plug
Vacuum hose
AK300774
<4G6>
AB
Plug
Vacuum hose
AK100011AC
Vac-
uum
Engine speed (r/min)
AK100012AC
Battery A
AK100013 
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EMISSION CONTROL <MPI>
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-12
4. Check airtightness by applying a vacuum with 
voltage applied directly from the battery to the 
purge control solenoid valve and without applying 
voltage.
5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of 
the solenoid valve.
Standard value: 30 − 34 Ω (at 20°C)
FUEL VAPOUR CANISTER REMOVAL 
AND INSTALLATION
M1173004200153
Battery voltage Normal condition
Applied Vacuum leaks
Not applied Vacuum maintained
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to 
GROUP 15 P.15-3).
AC208253
1 2 3
4
56
78
AD
Removal steps
1. Emission vacuum hose connection
2. Fuel vapour control line hose
3. Fuel vapour control check valve
4. Fuel vapour control line hose5. Fuel vapour control line clamp
6. Fuel vapour canister
7. Fuel high-pressure hose clamp
8. Fuel vapour canister bracketRemoval steps (Continued)