MITSUBISHI 380 2005 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI, Model Year: 2005, Model line: 380, Model: MITSUBISHI 380 2005Pages: 1500, PDF Size: 47.87 MB
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TOWING AND HOISTING
GENERAL00-30
When service procedures require removing rear sus-
pension, fuel tank and spare tyre, place additional 
weight on the rear end of vehicle, or anchor vehicle to 
hoist to prevent tipping when the location of the center 
of gravity changes.
If the lifting support area contacts with the sill cover 
(arrow area as shown in the illustration), the sill cover 
will be damaged. Ensure that the lifting support does 
not contact the sill cover. 
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GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL00-31
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSM1001000900473.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
<3.8L ENGINE>
ITEM   380, 380LS, 380LX                         380VRX, 380GT
Vehicle 
dimension 
mmFront track 1                                           1,570mm
Overall width 2                                           1,840mm
Front overhang 3              984mm                                989mm
Wheelbase 4                                           2,750mm
Rear overhang 5            1103mm                               1116mm
Overall length 6            4837mm                               4855mm
Ground clearance 
(unladen7                                             162mm
Overall height 
(unladen)8                                            1480mm
Rear track 9                                            1,570mm
ITEM   MANUAL TRANS.                   AUTOMATIC TRANS.
     380  380 VRX     380  380 VRX    380   
LS/LX  380 GT
Vehicle 
weight kgKerb mass (without 
optional parts)   1,625    1,630    1,665    1,670    1,660    1,700
Kerb mass (with full 
optional parts)   1,642    1,652    1,682    1,692    1,698    1,700
Maximum gross vehicle 
mass             2,080                                 2,125
Maximum axle mass 
rating-front                                                  1,180
Maximum axle mass 
rating-rear                                                  1,010
Ride 
height 
(mm)Front ride height                         410 Measured from lowest point of 
fender (wheel arch) to the centre 
of the wheel. Rear ride height                         393
Seating 
capacity                                                     5 
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TIGHTENING TORQUE
GENERAL00-32
TIGHTENING TORQUEM1001001100555
Each torque value in the table is a standard value for 
tightening under the following conditions.
1. Bolts, nuts and washers are all made of steel and 
plated with zinc.
2. The threads and bearing surface of bolts and 
nuts are all in dry condition.
The values in the table are not applicable:1. If toothed washers are inserted.
2. If plastic parts are fastened.
3. If bolts are tightened to plastic or die-cast 
inserted nuts.
4. If self-tapping screws or self-locking nuts are 
used.
STANDARD BOLT AND NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE Engine Model No.                                                   6G75
Total displacement                                                  3,828cc
Automatic
TransaxleModel No.                                            F5A5A-4-C2Z
Type                                          5-speed automatic
Manual 
Trans.Model No.                                                  F 5M51
Type                                          5-speed manual
Fuel 
systemFuel supply system                Electronic controlled multipoint fuel injection (MPI) ITEM   380, 380LS, 380LX                         380VRX, 380GT
THREAD SIZE STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE
NOMINAL BOLT 
DIAMETER (mm)PITCH 
(mm)HEAD MARK "4" HEAD MARK "7" HEAD MARK "8"
M5 0.8 2.5 
 0.5 Nm (23  4 
in-lb)5.0  1.0 Nm (44  9 
in-lb)6.0  1.0 Nm (53  9 
in-lb)
M6 1.0 5.0 
 1.0 Nm (44  9 
in-lb)8.5  1.5 Nm (76  13 
in-lb)10  2 Nm (89  17 
in-lb)
M8 1.25 11 
 2 Nm (98  17 
in-lb)20  4 Nm (15  3 ft-lb) 24  4 Nm (18  3 ft-lb)
M10 1.25 23 
 4 Nm (17  3 ft-lb) 42  8 Nm (31  6 ft-lb) 53  7 Nm (39  5 ft-lb)
M12 1.25 42 
 8 Nm (31  6 ft-lb) 80  10 Nm (59  7 
ft-lb)93  12 Nm (68  9 
ft-lb)
M14 1.5 70 
 10 Nm (52  7 
ft-lb)130  20 Nm (96  15 
ft-lb)150  20 Nm   ( 111   14 
ft-lb)
M16 1.5 105 
 15 Nm (78  11 
ft-lb)195  25 Nm (144  18 
ft-lb)230  30 Nm (170  22 
ft-lb)
M18 1.5 150 
 20 Nm   ( 111   14 
ft-lb)290  40 Nm (214  29 
ft-lb)335  45 Nm (247  33 
ft-lb) 
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TIGHTENING TORQUE
GENERAL00-33
FLANGE BOLT AND NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE M20 1.5 210 
 30 Nm (155  22 
ft-lb)400  60 Nm (295  44 
ft-lb)465  65 Nm (343  48 
ft-lb)
M22 1.5 290 
 40 Nm (214  29 
ft-lb)540  80 Nm (398  59 
ft-lb)630  90 Nm (465  66 
ft-lb)
M24 1.5 375 
 55 Nm (277  40 
ft-lb)705  105 Nm (520  
77 ft-lb)820  120 Nm (605  
88 ft-lb)
THREAD SIZE STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE
NOMINAL BOLT 
DIAMETER (mm)PITCH 
(mm)HEAD MARK "4" HEAD MARK "7" HEAD MARK "8"
M6 1.0 5.0 
 1.0 Nm (44  9 
in-lb)10  2 Nm (89  17 
in-lb)12  2 Nm (107  17 
in-lb)
M8 1.25 13 
 2 Nm (111  22 
in-lb)24  4 Nm (18  3 ft-lb) 28  5 Nm (20  4 ft-lb)
M10 1.25 26 
 5 Nm (19  4 ft-lb) 50  5 Nm (37  4 ft-lb) 58  7 Nm (43  5 ft-lb)
M10 1.5 25 
 4 Nm (18  3 ft-lb) 46  8 Nm (34  6 ft-lb) 55  5 Nm (41  3 ft-lb)
M12 1.25 47 
 9 Nm (35  6 ft-lb) 93  12 Nm (68  9 
ft-lb)105  15 Nm (78  11 
ft-lb)
M12 1.75 43 
 8 Nm (32  6 ft-lb) 83  12 Nm (61  9 
ft-lb)98  12 Nm (72  9 
ft-lb) THREAD SIZE STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE
NOMINAL BOLT 
DIAMETER (mm)PITCH 
(mm)HEAD MARK "4" HEAD MARK "7" HEAD MARK "8" 
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL00-34
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCEM1001001200336
Maintenance and lubrication service recommenda-
tions have been compiled to provide maximum pro-
tection for the vehicle owner's investment against all 
reasonable types of driving conditions. Since these 
conditions vary with the individual vehicle owner's 
driving habits, the area in which the vehicle is oper-
ated and the type of driving to which the vehicle is 
subjected, it is necessary to prescribe lubrication and 
maintenance service on a time frequency as well as 
mileage interval basis.
Oils, lubricants and greases are classified and 
graded according to standards recommended by the 
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Aus-
tralian Petroleum Institute (API).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
For Information on service maintenance refer to the 
"Service handbook".
ENGINE OIL
Tests have shown that laboratory animals 
develop skin cancer after prolonged contact with 
used engine oil. Accordingly, the potential exists 
for humans to develop a number of skin disor-
ders, including cancer, from such exposure to 
used engine oil. Therefore, when changing 
engine oil, be careful not to touch it as much as 
possible. Protective clothing and gloves, that 
cannot be penetrated by oil, should be worn. The 
skin should be thoroughly washed with soap and 
water, or use waterless hand cleaner, to remove 
any used engine oil. Do not use petrol, thinners, 
or solvents.Either of the following engine oils should be used:
1. Engine oil conforming to the ACEA classification: 
"For service A1, A2 or A3.
2. Engine oil conforming to the API classification: 
"For service SG" or higher.
FUEL USAGE STATEMENT 
Using leaded petrol in this car will damage the 
catalytic converters and heated oxygen sensors, 
and affect the warranty coverage validity.
This vehicle must use unleaded petrol only.
This vehicle has a fuel filler tube which is especially 
designed to accept only the smaller-diameter 
unleaded petrol dispensing nozzle.
The 3.8L model is designed to operate on unleaded 
petrol having an octane rating (DIN 51607) of 90 
RON or higher.
.
PETROL CONTAINING ALCOHOL
Some petrol sold at service stations contain alcohol 
although they may not be so identified.
Using fuels containing alcohol is not recommended 
unless the nature of the blend can be determined as 
being satisfactory, as follows.
Gasohol: A mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% 
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle. If 
driveability problems are experienced as a result of 
using gasohol, it is recommended that the vehicle be 
operated on petrol.
Methanol: Do not use petrol containing methanol 
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol can result 
in vehicle performance deterioration and damage 
critical parts in the fuel system components. Fuel 
system damage and performance problems resulting 
from the use of petrol containing methanol may not 
be covered by the new vehicle warranty.
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents 
should be avoided. Many materials intended for gum 
and varnish removal may contain highly active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be harmful to 
gasket and diaphragm materials used in fuel system 
component parts. 
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE
GENERAL00-35
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT 
CAPACITIES TABLE
M1001001300504
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANT CAPACITY TABLE
<3.8L ENGINE>LUBRICANT SPECIFICATION
Engine oil Engine oils conforming to ACEA A1, A2 or A3 and 
AP1 SG or higher
AutomaticTransmission fluid Genuine Mitsubishi Motors ATF-SP III
Manual Transmission fluid Genuine Mitsubishi Motors MTF
Power steering fluid ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II
Brakes fluid Conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Engine coolant Genuine Mitsubishi Motors coolant
Refrigerant (air conditioning) HFC-134a
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Engine oil (Litres)  Oil pan (excluding oil filter) 4.0 
Oil filter 0.3 
Engine coolant (Litres) 8.7 
Automatic Transmission fluid (Litres) 8.4 
Manual Transmission fluid (Litres) 2.8 
Power steering fluid (Litres) 1.2 
Fuel tank (Litres) 67.0 
Washer fluid (Litres) 5.0 
Refrigerant (air conditioning) (grams) 435g - 475g  
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE
GENERAL00-36
SELECTION OF COOLANT
.
COOLANT
Relationship between Coolant Concentration and Specific Gravity
If the concentration of the coolant is below 30%, the anti-corrosion property will be adversely 
affected. In addition, if the concentration is above 50%, both the anti-freeze and engine cooling 
properties will decrease, affecting the engine adversely. For these reasons, be sure to maintain 
the concentration level within the specified range.
Do not use a mixture of different brands of anti-freeze.
Example
The safe operating temperature is 
15C (5 F) when the specific gravity is 1.058 at the coolant temperature 
of 20
C (68F) ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
C (F) AND SPECIFIC GRAVITYFREEZING 
TEMPERATURESAFE OPERATING 
TEMPERATURECOOLANT 
CONCENTRATION 
(SPECIFIC 
VOLUME)
  10    20    30    40   50
C (F)C (F)%
1.054 1.050 1.046 1.042 1.036
16 (3.2)11   ( 1 2 . 2 )30
1.063 1.058 1.054 1.049 1.044
20 (4)15 (5)35
1.071 1.067 1.062 1.057 1.052
25 (13)20 (4)40
1.079 1.074 1.069 1.064 1.058
30 (22)25 (13)45
1.087 1.082 1.076 1.070 1.064
36 (32.8)31 (23.8)50
1.095 1.090 1.084 1.077 1.070
42 (44)37 (35)55
1.103 1.098 1.092 1.084 1.076
50 (58)45 (49)60 
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-37
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1. FUEL SYSTEM (TANK, PIPE LINE AND 
CONNECTION, AND FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE 
CAP) (CHECK FOR LEAKS)
M1001001600312
Check for damage or leakage in the fuel lines and connections.
2. FUEL HOSES (CHECK CONDITION)M1001001700308
1. Inspect the surface of fuel hoses for heat and mechanical 
damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, 
abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of 
the rubber.
2. If the fabric casing of the rubber hose is exposed by cracks 
and abrasions in the fuel system, the hose should be 
replaced.
3. AIR CLEANER FILTER (REPLACE)M1001001800338
The air cleaner element will become dirty during use, reducing 
its effectiveness. Replace it with a new one.
REPLACEMENT OF AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
1. Unclamp the air cleaner housing cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner element and install a new one.
3. When clamping the air cleaner housing cover in place, be 
sure that the cover is completely closed.
4. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER (CHECK 
FOR CLOGGING)
M1001001900324
If the fuel-vapor cannister is clogged or damaged, excess fuel 
vapor will escape into the atmosphere causing a strong fuel 
vapour smell t emitt from engine compartmrnt. emission. Dis-
connect the line at both ends, and blow it clean with com-
pressed air. Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap from the filler 
tube and check to see if there is evidence that the seal makes 
improper contact to the filler tube. 
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-38
5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)M1001002000346
Iridium plugs are used. Use care not to damage the iridium 
tips of the plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine 
performance and reduce exhaust emission level. Therefore, 
they should be replaced periodically with new ones( Refer to 
Maintainence Schedule).
Spark plug type
2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.
Spark plug gap: 1.0 
 1.1 mm 
3. Install the spark plugs and tighten to 25 
 5 Nm (18  4 
ft-lb).
6. TIMING BELT (REPLACE)M1001002300273
Replace the belt with a new one according to the vehicle main-
tenance schedule  to assure proper engine performance.
<3.8L ENGINE>
For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11C,  
Engine Mechanical <3.8L Engine> 
 Timing Belt  Removal 
and Installation P.11A-46.MAKER 3.8L ENGINE
BOSCH FR8DI30 
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-39
7. DRIVE BELTS (FOR ALTERNATOR, POWER 
STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING) 
(CHECK)
M1001008700031
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK 
<3.8L ENGINE>
.
WHEN USING DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III)
Required Special Tools:
MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set
Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE)
To prevent damage to DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III), always 
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position 
before connecting or disconnecting.
1. Connect Belt Tension Meter Set (MB991668) to V.C.I 
(MB991824).
2. Connect MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE) (MB991910) to 
V.C.I (MB991824).
3. Connect MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE) (MB991910) to the 
data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and select "Belt 
Tension" from the menu V.C.I (MB991824) screen.