service MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

EXTERIOR -Side Air Dam, Molding and Garnish51-10
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL
Use the special tool to pry the molding from the rear of the
body for removal.
Caution
Do not use the deformed mold again.
AB"SIDE AIR DAM REMOVAL
1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of
the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.
2. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag moistened
with isopropyl alcohol.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AASIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION
Double-sided tape affixing to the side air dam (when
reusing)
1. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula
or gasket scraper.
2. Wipe off the side air dam adhesion surface and clean
it with a shop towel moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
3. Affix the specified double sided tape to the side air dam.
(Refer to P.51-9.)
MB990449
Protection tape
Double-sided tape

EXTERIOR -Rear Spoiler51-12
REAR SPOILER
ADHESIVE
ApplicationBrand
Rear spoilerDouble-sided tape [15 mm width 1.2 mm thickness, 30 mm width 1.2 mm
thickness]
REAR SPOILER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1
12
3
2
5.2±0.2 N·m
5.2±0.2 N·m5.2±0.2 N·m
5.2±0.2 N·m
A A
B
B
Steel plate hook
2
Claw
2
3
3 3
Double-sided tape:
Generic products: A : 15mm width, 1.2mm thickness,
B : 30mm width, 1.2mm thickness Section A – A
Section B – BA
B
Removal steps
DTrunk lid bumper
(Refer to Group 42.)
1. Gasket
2. Cap
A
A""
AA3. Rear spoilerNOTE:
The removal and installation service points are the
same as SIDE AIR DAM , MOLDING AND GARNISH.
(Refer to P.51-10)

EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-13
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandard value
Stopposition of the windshield wiper arm/blade assembly(distance between the edgeof34±5Stoppositionofthewindshieldwiperarm/bladeassembly(distancebetweentheedgeof
the wiper blade and the end of the deck garnish) mm
34±5
TROUBLESHOOTING
The windshield wiper-washer is controlled by the smart wiring system (SWS). Refer to Group 54B for
troubleshooting.
NOTE
If ETACS-ECU is faulty, the windshield wiper can be operable in LO mode only as the fail - safe function.
(Normally the windshield wiper is operable when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC position. When
the fail - safe function is enabled, it is operable only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.)
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WINDSHIELD INTERMITTENT WIPER
INSPECTIONS
(1) Check the change in the intermittent time of the wiper
operation by using the windshield intermittent wiper
volume.
(2) Carry out troubleshooting if any of them is faulty.
(Refer to Group 54B.)

EXTERIOR -Windshield Wiper and Washer51-16
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the windshield wiper motor assembly mounting
bolt.
2. Use the flat-tipped screw driver to disengage the link
between the windshield wiper motor assembly and the
link assembly to remove the windshield wiper motor
assembly.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when
the windshield wiper motor assembly is removed.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AAWIPER ARM/BLADE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Assemble the parts so that the edge of the wiper blade can
stop in the specified position (standard value).
Standard value:(A) 34±5mm
Windshield wiper
motor assembly
Flat-tipped screw driver
Link assembly
connection
Front deck garnish terminal
AA

EXTERIOR -Marks51-20
MARKS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2
3
45
1
1. Three-diamond mark
"
AA2. Three-diamond mark
"
AA3. Evolution - VII mark"
AA4. LANCER mark
"
AA5. RECARO decal <RS - II>
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AAATTACHMENT OF EACH MARK
1. ATTACHED POSITION

EXTERIOR -Outside MirrorEXTERIOR -Outside Mirror51-24
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"MIRROR REMOVAL
Tilt the mirror upward, insert the flat-tipped screw driver
wrapped around with the protection tape between the notch
located behind the mirror and pivot plate, and pry off the
mirror.
INSPECTIONS
REMOTE CONTROLLED MIRROR ASSEMBLY CHECK
<RS - II>
Battery connection terminalOperation of mirror
123
Up
Down
Right
Left
THERMAL PRINTED WIRE FUNCTION CHECK
For vehicles with thermal printed wires, check that there is
continuity between terminals (1) and (4).
Section A – A
Notch Flat-tipped
screw driver
Pivot plate
AMirrorFlat-tipped screw driverA

52A-2
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
SPECIAL TOOL 3............................
INSTRUMENT PANEL* 3......................
FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE 10................
REAR FLOOR CONSOLE 12..................
TRIMS 15....................................
HEADLINING 17..............................SEAT 19.....................................
Front Seat 19..................................
Rear Seat 22..................................
SEAT BELT 25...............................
Front Seat Belt 25.............................
Rear Seat Belt 26..............................
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any 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 rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) 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-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, 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 (*).

INTERIOR -Instrument Panel52A-4
<L.H. DRIVE VEHICLE>
Caution: SRS
1. Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions and Air bag Module and Clock Spring before
removing the passenger side air bag module.
2. Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DRemoval and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer
to P.52A-15.)
DFood Opener Lever (Refer to GROUP42.)
22 22
23
19
20 24
1817 11
12
10 6
7
1315 4
16 8 9
5
21 14 13 2
b b
d
d c
bdd
bd d
ad
ca
d
a25
d
Removal steps
1. Column cover
2. Meter bezel
3. Combination meter
4. Instrument panel ornament
5. Under cover
6. Box <Vehicle with box>
7. Switch panel
<Vehicle with switch panel>
8. Side box
9. Lower frame
10. Heater control knob
11. Heater control assembly mounting
screw
12. Center panel
13. Heater control panel assembly
14. Radio plug15. Center air outlet panel
16. Center lower box <RS-˜>
17. Center lower case <RS-˜>
18. Center lower box <RS>
19. Stopper
20. Glove box
21. Harness cover
22. Instrument panel side cover
23. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
mounting bolt
DSteering column shaft mounting bolt
(Refer to GROUP37A – Steering
Wheel and Shaft.)
24. Instrument panel assembly
AA"25. SRS front passenger’s air bag module

INTERIOR -Instrument Panel52A-6
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA"SRS FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL
Insert the flat tipped screw driver into the position shown
in the illustration and pull up the screw driver to disengage
the claws for removal of the front passenger’s air bag module.
Caution
1. Do not damage the claws of the hinge when removing
the front passenger’s air bag module.
2. Store the removed front passenger’s air bag module
facing the deployed side upward in a clean and dry
place.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
12 2
3
4
5
6
7 7
8
910 11
12 13
14 15c
cc
cc c
cc
e
e
cc
c c
c c
c 12
14
c c
cc
cc
Disassembly steps
1. Instrument panel upper support
2. Side defroster duct
3. Center defroster duct
4. Distribution duct
5. Driver side upper bracket
6. Center upper reinforcement
7. Instrument panel center reinforcement
8. Bridge reinforcement9. Center lower reinforcement
10. Glove box striker
11. Instrument panel pad
12. Side demister
13. Defroster garnish
14. Side air outlet assembly
15. Instrument panel

INTERIOR -Instrument PanelINTERIOR -Instrument Panel52A-7
<R.H. DRIVE VEHICLE>
Caution: SRS
1. Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions and Air bag Module and Clock Spring before
removing the passenger side air bag module.
2. Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DRemoval and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer
to P.52A-15.)
DFood Opener Lever (Refer to GROUP42.)
2023
21
18 22
1711
12
106
7
13 154
16
89
5
19141 b
d
d
c
d
a
b dd
d
a d
c a
d
a 232425 26
b
b
3
d2
Removal steps
1. Column cover
2. Meter bezel
3. Combination meter
4. Instrument panel ornament
5. Under cover
6. Box <Vehicle with box>
7. Switch panel
<Vehicle with switch panel>
8. Side box
9. Lower frame
10. Heater control knob
11. Heater control assembly mounting
screw
12. Center panel
13. Heater control panel assembly
14. Radio and tape player15. Plug <Vehicle without radio and tape
player>
16. Center air outlet panel
17. Center lower box A <RS-˜>
18. Center lower case A <RS-˜>
19. Center lower box B <RS>
20. Stopper
21. Glove box
22. Harness cover
23. Instrument panel side cover
24. SRS front passenger’s air bag module
mounting bolt
DSteering column shaft mounting bolt
(Refer to GROUP37A – Steering
Wheel and Shaft.)
25. Instrument panel assembly
AA"26. SRS front passenger’s air bag module