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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mitsubishi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Mitsubishi -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> 3000GT -> Diamante -> Eclipse -> Galant -> Mirage -> Montero -> Montero Sport -> Pickup
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST 2.0 L4 GAS
Diamante
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove grille.
- Remove condenser fan motor assembly.
- Disconnect and plug A/C lines from condenser.
- Remove radiator upper mounting bolts.
- Remove condenser mounting bolts and bushings.
- Pull radiator rearward and lift condenser out of vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Eclipse
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove A/C condenser in sequence, Figs. and , noting the following:
- Move radiator toward engine and then remove the condenser upwar...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 2.0 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Bleed
- If master cylinder has been replaced or overhauled and reservoir is empty, proceed as follows:
- Fill reservoir with clean brake fluid, then disconnect brake lines at master cylinder.
- Depress pedal slowly and hold pedal in depressed position.
- Place fingers over outlet port, then release brake pedal.
- Repeat above steps several times. Refill reservoir suitable brake fluid.
Hydraulic System Bleed
The hydraulic brake system must be bled if air has entered the system. This condition may be precipitated by low fluid level, a hydraulic fluid leak, the opening of a hydra...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Mitsubishi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1990-97 Eclipse w/Gasoline Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the lefthand instrument panel side cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump relay.
- Start the engine and let run until is stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in Off position.
- Connect fuel pump relay.
- Install the lefthand instrument panel side cover.
Removal & Installation
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen drive shaft nut while vehicle is on floor with brakes applied.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels and tires.
- Using a suitable tool, disconnect lower arm ball joint from knuckle.
- Using a suitable tool, disconnect tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove drive shaft nut.
- Using a suitable tool, push out drive shaft and inner shaft assembly (L.H.) or drive shaft (R.H.) from hub. If the inner shaft is hard to remove from tran...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables, then remove battery sheet and battery tray.
- Disconnect connection on transaxle side of speed...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Mitsubishi -> Active Skid Control System (ACS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0 L4 GAS
The ACS warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will flash when the ASC is activated. If the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from water inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen nut of alternator pivot bolt.
- Loosen lock bolt.
- Loosen adjusting bolt to loosen belt tension.
- Remove drive belt.
- Reverse pr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Solenoid Valve Locations Diagram for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GST 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
Door Panel Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: DIAGNOSING FUEL TRIM CODES: P0171 - "BANK 1 LEAN" & P0174 - "BANK 2 LEAN" Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW TECHLINE HOURS Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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