Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder 2000–2005 Factory Service Manual

Factory service information for the 2000–2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder in the North American market, including Eclipse RS, GS, and GT and Spyder GS and GT configurations with the 4G64 or 6G72 engine. The manual is supplied as separate chapter PDFs.

Coverage limits: The package omits Group 13C Fuel Supply, Group 36 Parking Brakes, Group 54 Chassis Electrical, and the separate alphabetical index referenced by the factory contents. Fuel-pressure and injector diagnosis, basic brake repair, and circuit diagrams are included elsewhere, but do not replace those chapters. Buyers needing the omitted material or coverage beyond 2002 should select a different or supplemental publication.

PDF Search, Bookmarks and Wiring Detail

Search and diagram access: Chapter text is searchable, but many circuit-diagram labels in 90.pdf are graphics and cannot be found with text search. The 38 chapter PDFs have embedded bookmarks; the preface does not. Small wiring labels can look faint in full-page view and require zooming.

The ZIP contains 39 printable PDFs totaling 3,160 pages: 3,155 chapter pages and a five-page preface. This total includes the 284-page circuit-diagram chapter, 16 notes pages, and one blank preface page.

Engine, Transaxle and Electrical Repair Coverage

The following is a selection of covered work. Other topics include wiper-motor testing and power-seat switch continuity checks.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step engine removal and internal overhaul, cylinder-head and valve work, oil-pump service, and timing-belt procedures.

• Clutch and transaxles: F5M42/F5M51 manual and F4A42/F4A51 automatic transaxle removal, disassembly, inspection, reassembly, adjustment, and operational checks.

• MFI diagnostics: DTC procedures, fail-safe tables, symptom charts, scan-tool data lists, actuator tests, ECM/PCM terminal checks, fuel-pressure testing, and oscilloscope diagnosis.

• Chassis and brakes: Drive-shaft and hub service, suspension and alignment work, power-steering tests, disc and drum brake repair, plus ABS and TCL diagnosis.

• Body and equipment: Bonded glass, doors and power windows, keyless-entry code registration, sunroof service, and Spyder convertible-top diagnosis and fit adjustment.

• Electrical support: Component and control-unit locations, harness-configuration views, splice diagrams, and system-specific wiring diagrams with connector and terminal references.

• Engine support systems: Lubrication and cooling tests, starter and generator repair, ignition diagnosis, intake and exhaust service, and emission-control checks.

Its scan-tool diagnostics, press work, and internal engine and transaxle repair content make it best suited to professional technicians and experienced owners with the required workshop equipment; Mitsubishi directs SRS component service to authorized dealer personnel.

Engine Rebuilds and Timing Service

Engine procedures distinguish the SOHC 4G64 inline-four from the SOHC 6G72 V6. Internal work includes camshafts and rocker arms, lash-adjuster checks and bleeding, pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts; the 4G64 section also covers its balance-shaft belt.

Special-tool tables identify MMC numbers, supersessions, and applications, including MD998767 for timing-belt tension and MD998442 for lash-adjuster bleeding. During manual-transaxle removal, the manual warns that disturbing the identified flywheel mounting bolt can upset flywheel balance and damage it.

Transaxle Overhaul and Hydraulic Checks

Manual-transaxle coverage includes vehicle removal and installation for both engine applications, gear and synchronizer inspection, and differential repair. Clutch sections cover hydraulic bleeding and component overhaul.

Automatic-transaxle procedures extend to clutch-pack and valve-body overhaul and end-play selection. MB991631/MB991632 clearance dummy plates support F4A42/F4A51 brake end-play measurement; the manual also specifies the MD998330 pressure gauge and MB995062 cooler-flushing tool.

The automatic-transaxle overhaul warns that removing the valve body before the manual-control-lever nut can damage the park/neutral position switch.

MFI Fault Tracing and Circuit References

The MB991502 MUT-II scan tool supports DTC, data-list, and actuator work. Diagnostic paths distinguish ECM-controlled manual-transaxle vehicles from PCM-controlled automatic-transaxle vehicles.

Connector numbers and terminal views link electrical tests to circuit, harness, component-location, and splice diagrams, helping you trace a fault through the relevant vehicle wiring. The splice index identifies 118 locations.

Diagram examples include MFI, INVECS-II with and without Sport Mode, ABS with and without TCL, SRS with and without side airbags, immobilizer, and convertible-top circuits.

Suspension, Body and Comfort Systems

Chassis procedures include front and rear wheel alignment, struts, multi-link rear suspension, hydraulic power-steering pressure tests and bleeding, plus ABS/TCL actuator tests and hydraulic-unit checks.

The HVAC chapter covers R-134a charging and performance tests. SRS material includes post-collision diagnosis and specifies the MB991613 check harness for circuit testing.

General information adds towing and hoisting points, scheduled maintenance, and normal-versus-severe-service tables. Covered groups provide component-specific torque tables, fluid capacities and lubricant requirements, pressure-test data, inspection limits, clearances, adjustment values, sealants, and electrical test specifications.

A Preview of Cooling-System Test Specifications

The radiator-cap pressure check gives a standard opening-pressure range of 73–103 kPa and a minimum limit of 64 kPa for a clean cap.

For both covered engines, the thermostat inspection specifies an opening temperature of 88 ± 1.5°C during the water-bath test.