air condition MITSUBISHI LANCER 2006 Workshop Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE COOLING14-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1141000100371
The cooling system is designed to keep every part of 
the engine at appropriate temperature in whatever 
condition the engine may be operated. The cooling 
method is of the water-cooled, pressure forced circu
-
lation type in which the water pump pressurizes cool-
ant and circulates it throughout the engine. If the 
coolant temperature exceeds the prescribed temper
-
ature, the thermostat opens to circulate the coolant 
through the radiator as well so that the heat 
absorbed by the coolant may be radiated into the air. 
The water pump is of the centrifugal type and is 
driven by the alternator drive belt from the crank
-
shaft. The radiator is the corrugated fin, down flow 
type.
ItemSpecification
RadiatorPerformance kJ/h4G13Standard vehicles137,720
Vehicles with capacity up radiator 
(option)161,288
4G18Standard vehicles161,288
Vehicles with capacity up radiator 
(option)181,800
4G63181,800
A/T oil coolerPerformance kJ/h5,651
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1141000300687
ItemStandard valueLimit
Fan controller VA/C OFF1 or less-
A/C ONRepeat
8.2 ± 0.7
System voltage ± 2.6
-
High-pressure valve opening pressure of radiator cap kPa93 − 123Minimum 83
Range of coolant antifreeze concentration of radiator %30 − 60-
ThermostatValve opening temperature of 
thermostat 
°C
4G188 ± 1.5-
4G682 ± 1.5-
Full-opening temperature of 
thermostat 
°C
4G1100-
4G695-
Valve lift mm8.5 or more- 
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IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-30
IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1163000100294
This system is equipped with two ignition coils (A and 
B) with built-in power transistors for the No. 1 and 
No. 4 cylinders and the No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders 
respectively.
Interruption of the primary current flowing in the pri-
mary side of ignition coil A generates a high voltage 
in the secondary side of ignition coil A. The high volt
-
age thus generated is applied to the spark plugs of 
No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders to generate sparks. At the 
time that the sparks are generated at both spark 
plugs, if one cylinder is at the compression stroke, 
the other cylinder is at the exhaust stroke, so that 
ignition of the compressed air/fuel mixture occurs 
only for the cylinder which is at the compression 
stroke.
In the same way, when the primary current flowing in 
ignition coil B is interrupted, the high voltage thus 
generated is applied to the spark plugs of No. 2 and 
No. 3 cylinders.
The engine-ECU 
turns the two power transistors inside the ignition 
coils alternately on and off. This causes the primary 
currents in the ignition coils to be alternately inter
-
rupted and allowed to flow to fire the cylinders in the 
order 1-3-4-2.
The engine-ECU 
determines which ignition coil should be controlled 
by means of the signals from the camshaft position 
sensor which is incorporated in the camshaft and 
from the crank angle sensor which is incorporated in 
the crankshaft. It also detects the crankshaft position 
in order to provide ignition at the most appropriate 
timing in response to the engine operation condi
-
tions. It also detects the crankshaft position in order 
to provide ignition at the most appropriate timing in 
response to the engine operation conditions.
When the engine is cold or operated at high alti-
tudes, the ignition timing is  slightly advanced to pro-
vide optimum performance.
When the automatic transmission shifts gears, the 
ignition timing is also retarded in order to reduce out
-
put torque, thereby alleviating shifting shocks.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
AK101074
Air flow sensor 
<4G6> MAP sensor <4G1>
Intake air temperatur
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Camshaft position
sensor
Crank angle sensor
Barometric pressure
sonsor <4G6>
Detonatoin sensor
Ignition switch-ST Engine-A/T-
ECU  Engine-ECU 
Ignition coil B
Cylinder No. 23 4
AG
1
Spark plug Ignition coil A
Ignition
switch
Battery 
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IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-35
Observation Conditions (The only change from above condition is the pattern selector.)
Pattern selectorDisplay
AKX01275
kV
Secondary ignition
voltage wave pattern 0
2NO. 1 cylinder
NO. 3 cylinder
ignition noise
Newtral section NO. 4 cylinder
NO. 2 cylinder
ignition noise
Time
AC
WA VEFORM OBSER V A T ION POINTS
Point A: The he ight, len g th and s l ope of th e sp a r k  line sho w the  following trends  (Re f er to abnorma l 
wave
form exam ples, 1 ,  2, 3 a nd 4).
Spark linePlug gapCondition of 
electrodeCompression 
force Concentration 
of air mixtureIgnition 
timingSpark plug 
cable
LengthLongSmallNormalLowRichAdvancedLeak
ShortLargeLarge wearHigh LeanRetardedHigh 
resistance
HeightHighLargeLarge wearHighLeanRetardedHigh 
resistance
LowSmallNormalLow RichAdvancedLeak
SlopeLargePlug is fouled−−−−
Point B: Number of v i bra t ion in red uction vi bra t ion sec tion (Refer to a bnormal wavefo r m  examp l e 5)
Number of vibrationsCoil and condenser
3 or moreNormal
Except aboveAbnormal
Point C: Number of v i bra t ions a t  beginnin g  of dwell se ction (Refer to a bnormal wave form  exam ple 5)
Number of vibrationsCoil
5 − 6 or higherNormal
Except aboveAbnormal
Point D: Ignition  volt a g e  height  (distribution  per each  cylinder) s hows  the follo wing tren ds.
Ignition 
voltagePlug gapCondition of 
electrodeCompression 
forceConcentration 
of air mixtureIgnition 
timingSpark plug 
cable
HighLargeLarge wearHighLeanRetardedHigh 
resistance
LowSmallNormalLowRichAdvancedLeak 
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Battery voltageNormal condition
AppliedVacuum leaks
Not appliedVacuum maintained
EMISSION CONTROL 
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-12
5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve.
Standard value: 30 − 34 Ω (at 20°C)
FUEL VAPOUR CANISTER RE MOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1173004200153
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to 
GROUP 15 
P.15-3).
AC208253
1
2
3
4 5 6
7 8
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 hose
5.Fuel vapour control line clamp
6.Fuel vapour canister
7.Fuel high-pressure hose clamp
8.Fuel vapour canister bracket
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA
T ION 
(EGR) SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMAT ION (EGR SYSTEM)
M1173 0052 0032 7
The exhaust gas recircu l atio n (EGR) system lowers 
the nitrogen 
oxide (NOx) emission  level.
When the air/fuel mixture combus tio n  temp erature is 
high,
 a larg e qua ntity of nitrogen  oxides  (NOx) is 
generat
ed in  the comb ustion chamb e r .
Therefor e, this syst em re circulat es p a rt o f  emission 
gas fro
m  the   e x ha ust po rt of the cylinder h ead to th e 
combust
i on chamber thro ugh th e int a ke ma nifold to 
decre
ase  the air/fuel mixture combust i on te mpera
-
ture, resulting in redu ctio n of NOx.
The EGR flow rate is cont rolle d by the EGR valve  so 
as no
t to de crease the  driveability .
OPERAT ION
The EGR valve is being clos ed an d does not re circu-
late ex hau st ga ses unde r one o f  the fo llo wing condi-
tions.
Otherwise,  th e EGR va lve is  opene d an d recircul ates 
exha
ust g a ses.
•The engine coolan t temperature  is low .
•The engine is at idle.
•The  throttle va lve  is  widely ope ned. 
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EMISSION CONTROL 
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-15
EGR SYSTEM CHECK
M1173002600348
AK300780AB
<4G1>
EGR valve
Green stripe
Three-way 
terminal
AK300781AB
<4G6>
EGR valve
Green stripe
Three-way 
terminal
1.Disco nnect the vacu um ho se (Green  stripe) from 
th e EGR valve, a nd th en connect a  hand  vacuum 
pu mp via t he thre e-way te rmin al.
2.Wh en the  engine is hot o r  cold, check the 
condition of  va cuum  by racing the  engine.
When engine is c o ld  
(Eng ine coo lant tem perature: 20°C or less)
Throttle valveNormal vacuum co ndition
Open quicklyNo va cuum will gene rate (th e  
same as baro
m etric pre s sure.)
When engine is h o t  
(Eng ine coo lant tem perature: 80°C or higher)
Throttle valveNormal vacuum c ondition
Open quicklyIt  will   mo me nt a r i l y rise   o v er 13  
kPa
3.Disco nnect the th ree-way t e rminal.
AK300782AB
<4G1>
EGR valve
Green stripe
AK300783AB
<4G6>
EGR valve
Green stripe
4.Conn ect  the han d va cuum pump to t he EGR 
valve nipple.
5.Check whe t her th e engine st alls or the  idling is 
u n st able when a  vacuum  of 30 kPa or h i gher  is 
a pplied during idling.
EGR V A L V E CHECKM1173 0028 0022 3
1.Remove  the EGR  valve an d inspect for stickin g , 
carbon  deposit s, e t c. If  found , clean with  a 
suit able so lve n t so  that th e va lve  seat s corre ctly .
2.Conn ect  a hand  vacuum pump to the  EGR va lve .
3.App l y 6 7  kPa  of va cuum, and  check t hat the  
vacu um is maint a ined.
AKX00348
4.App l y a  vacuum and chec k th e p a ssage of  air by 
b l owing  throug h one side  of the  EGR p a ssage.
VacuumPassage of air
5.3 kPa or lessAir is not blown out
27 kPa or moreAir is blown out 
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EMISSION CONTROL 
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-16
5. Replace the gasket, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
<4G1> 21 ± 4 N⋅m
<4G6> 20 ± 2 N⋅m
EGR PORT VACUUM CHECK <4G1>M1173002900167
AK300784AB
Green strip
1.Disco nnect the vacu um ho se (Green  stripe) from 
th e   t h ro tt le   b o d y   EGR va cuu m  ni pp le  an d co nn ec t 
a  hand vacu um p u mp  to the  nipple.
2.Plu g  the  vacuum  hose  (Gree n  stripe).
AK201224AB
Vac-
uum
Engine speed (r/min)
3.S t art the  engin e  and  check t hat, af ter ra ising th e 
engine spe ed by ra cin g  the e ngine, p u rge vacuu m  
raises according to  engine speed. 
NOTE: If ther e is a prob lem with change  in vac-
uum,  the t h rottle  bod y p u rge  port may be  clo gged 
an
d requ ire clean ing.
EGR PORT VA CUUM CHECK <4G6>M1173 0029 0015 6
AK300786AB
White stripe
1.Disco nnect the vacu um h o se (W hite  strip e ) from 
th e t h ro tt le   b o d y EGR va cuu m  ni pp le  an d co nn ec t 
a  hand vacuum p u mp  to the  nipple.
2.Plug the  vacuum  hose  (White  stripe).
AK100011AC
Vac-
uum
Engine speed (r/min)
3.S t art the  engine.
4.Check that a fairly  const a nt  n egative is gene rated 
re gardle s s of the  engine sp eed.
5.If  no neg ative pressur e  is genera t ed, th e port is 
p r obably blocked an d sh ould  be cleane d.
EGR CONTROL SOLENOID VA L V E 
CHECK <
4 G1 >
M1173 0031 0023 8
NOTE: Whe n  discon nect i ng th e va cuum hose, 
always make  a   mark so   th at  it can be reconnected at 
original p o sition.
AKX00351
A
B
AE
Battery
1. Disco nnect the vacu um h o se f r om th e solenoid 
valve.
2.Disco nnect the ha rness connector .
3.Con nect  a ha nd vacu um  pump to  nipp le (A)  of the  
solen o id  valve (ref e r to th e ill ust r ation  at le f t ).
4.Check a i r tightness b y   ap plying a  vacuum with 
volt age  applied d i rectly  from t he batt e ry to  the 
EGR cont rol solen o id valve and  withou t applyin g  
volt age .
Battery voltageNormal condition
AppliedVa c u u m  l e a k s
Not appliedVacuum maintained 
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CROSSMEMBER
POWER PLANT MOUNT32-8
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< ENGINE FRONT ROLL STOPPER 
BRACKET INSTALLATION
AC005918Front of vehicleHoleAC
Inst
all th e en gine  fron t roll  stop per b r acket  so  that  it s 
hole 
point s towards the fro n t side of  the vehicle.
>>B<< ENGINE MOUNTING CUSHION 
ST
OPPER INST ALLA TION <4G6>
AC304315ABFront of vehicle
Hole Engine mounting 
cushion stopper
Inst
all the e ngin e  mo untin g cushio n sto pper a s  
shown.
CROSSMEMBER
REMOVA L AND INST ALLA TIONM13210032 0036 8
CAUTION
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, always refer to GROUP 52B - 
Service Precautions 
P.52B-5, Air bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-194. Also, set the front 
wheels so that they are facing straight forward, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, 
the SRS clock spring will be damaged, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative and serious 
injury.
•*1: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the 
vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
•
Pre-removal Operation
•Centremember Removal (Refer to P.32-7).
•Front Exhaust Pipe Remova l (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler P.15-10).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Mo dule Assembly Removal 
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 37, 
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
Post-installation Operation
•Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 
P.15-10).
•Centremember Installation (Refer to P.32-7).
•Clock Spring Centring (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag 
Modules and Clock Spring P.52B-194).
•Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Assembly Installation 
(Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Wheel P.37-17).
•Power Steering Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 37, 
On-vehicle Service P.37-13).
•Power Steering Fluid Line Bleeding (Refer to GROUP 37, 
On-vehicle Service P.37-14).
•Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the 
dust cover cracked or damaged.
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight 
Ahead.
•Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 
GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service P.33-6).
*2: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle 
on the earth in the unladen condition. 
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-14
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR 
BLEEDING
M1372002200330
Perform air bleeding procedure as necessary after 
replacing the steering gear or the steering fluid lines.
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition Coil 
P.16-38 or P.16-39).
CAUTION
Perform air bleeding only while cranking the 
engine. If air bleeding is performed while the 
engine is running, air could enter the fluid. Dur
-
ing air bleeding, refill the steering fluid supply so 
that the level never falls below the "MIN" mark on 
the oil reservoir.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and 
right five or six times wh ile using the starter motor 
to crank the engine intermittently several times 
(for 15 to 20 seconds).
4. Connect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to  GROUP 16, Ignition Coil 
P.16-38 or P.16-39).
5. Start the engine (idling).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is between "MAX" and "MIN" marks.
8. Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid 
level when the steering wheel is turned left and 
right.
CAUTION
If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is 
stopped, the air has not been completely bled. If 
air bleeding is not complete, there will be abnor
-
mal noises from the pump and the flow-control 
valve, and this condition could cause reduce the 
life of the power steering components.
ACX01131With engine running With engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
9. Confirm that the change in the fluid level is no more than 5 mm when the engine is stopped and 
when it is running.
10.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or more, 
the air has not been completely bled from the 
system. The air bleeding procedure must be 
repeated.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST
M1372002300315
ACX01133
Temperature
gauge
Oil reservoir
Adapter
(MB991548)
Oil 
pump Adapter
(MB991549)
AB
Shut-off valve
(fully closed)
Pressure 
gauge
(MB990662)
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump, 
and then connect the following special tools.
•Power steering oil pressure gauge (MB990662)
•Power steering oil pressure gauge adapter (pump 
side) (MB991548)
•Power steering oil pressure gauge adapter (hose 
side) (MB991549)
2. Bleed air, then turn the steering wheel several times while the vehicle is  not moving so that the 
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50 
− 
60
°C.
3. Start the engine and idle it at 750 ± 100 r/min.
CAUTION
The pressure gauge shut-off valve must not 
remain closed for more than 10 seconds.
4. Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure  gauge and measure the oil pump relief pressure 
to confirm that it is within the standard value 
range. Open it again immediately after checking 
the pressure.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
5. If it is not within the standard value, replace the oil pump. 
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-15
6. Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is the standard value when no-load conditions are 
created by fully opening the shut-off valve of the 
pressure gauge.
Standard value: 0.2 − 0.7 MPa
7. If it is not within the standard value, the probable cause is a malfunction of the oil line or steering 
gear, so check these parts and repair as 
necessary.
8. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right; then check whether or not the retention 
hydraulic pressure is the standard value.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
9. If not the standard value, overhaul the steering gear. Remeasure fluid pressure.
10. Remove the special tools, and then tighten the 
pressure hose to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 57 ± 7 N⋅m
11. Bleed the system (Refer to P.37-14).
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH 
CHECK
M1372007200324
ACX01134 AB
Temperature 
gaugeAdapter
(MB991548)
Oil reservoir Oil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549)
Shut-off valve
Pressure gauge
(MB990662)
1. Disco nnect the pre s sure hose from the  oil  pump ,  
an d then  con nect  the followin g sp ecial too l s.
•Power steering oil pressure  gauge  (MB990 662)
•Power steering oil pressure gauge ad apter (pump  
side) (MB99154
8)
•Power steering oil pressure gaug e  a dapte r   (ho s e 
side) (MB99154
9)
2. Bleed air ,  and the n  turn t he steering  wheel several 
times while the vehicle  is  not moving so that  the 
tempe r atu r e o f  th e flu i d rise s to  approximately  50 
− 
60
°C.
3. Th e engine should be idling.
4.Disco nnect the conne ctor fo r the o il pr essure 
switch , and p l ace an o h mmeter a t  the switch .
5.Gradua lly close  the shut-of f  valve  of the  pressure 
g auge a nd in crease the  hyd r aulic pre ssu re, the n  
check wheth e r or no t the h y drau lic pressure  that 
a c tivates the switch is the st a ndard valu e.
St andard va lue: 1.5  − 2.0 MPa
6.Gradua lly open  the shut-of f  va lve  and re duce  the 
h y drau lic p r essure;  then  check  whethe r o r  n o t  the 
h y drau lic pressure  that de activate s the  switch is 
th e st and ard va lue.
St andard va lue: 0.7  − 2.0 MPa
7.Remove  the special  tools, and  then tighten  the 
p r essure hose to  the specified  torque .
Ti ghte n ing torque:  57 ± 7 N⋅m
8.Bleed the  system (Refer to  P.37-14).
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
CHECK
M13720086 0026 2
1.Press th e dust co ver wit h  you r  fing er to check 
whet her the  dust  cover is cra cke d or da mage d.
2.If  the du st cover  is cracked o r  damaged,  repla c e 
th e tie  rod end .
NOTE: If the dust  cover is cra cke d or da mag ed, 
th
e ball jo int could  be da mage d.
STEERING COLUMN  SHAFT ASSEMBL Y  
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM 
CHECK
M13720135 0009 0
If a collision accid ent occu rs or seve re imp a ct is 
applied on
 the steering w heel,  the collision energy 
abso
r bing  mechanism ma y h a ve  opera t ed. Once the  
mechanism 
has o perate d , it will b e  ino perative e v en 
it has 
suf f er ed no app a r en t  d a mage .  De termin e if the  
steering colu
mn shaf t can b e  reused b y  th e following  
proce
dure. If  the collision en ergy a b sor b ing  mecha
-
nism has already operated, rep l ace the steering col-
umn shaft assembly .
If any excessive radial fre e  pla y  on  the steering 
wh
eel is fo und with  the tilt lever  in the  lock po sit i on, 
always ch
eck the steering shaf t assembly . 
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55-1
GROUP 55
HEATER, AIR  
CONDITIONER AND  
VENTIL ATION
CONTENTS
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VE NTILATION  . . . . . . . . .55A
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER  . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55B