Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder 2000–2002 Service Manual

This Mitsubishi factory service manual covers the 2000–2002 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder, including RS, GS and GT applications with the 4G64 and 6G72 engines. Vehicle-identification tables distinguish the D52AM/D53AM Eclipse and D52AB/D53AB Spyder model-code families.

Searchable Chapters and Wiring Diagram Detail

Text search, bookmarks and small labels: Procedure text is searchable, but many labels within circuit diagrams are not. All 42 chapter PDFs have embedded bookmarks; the separate preface and alphabetical index do not. Small wiring labels require zooming, and fine diagram lines appear faint at whole-page scale.

The English manual is supplied as a ZIP containing 44 printable PDFs and 3,702 pages total: 42 chapter files with 3,686 pages, a five-page preface and an 11-page alphabetical index. These totals include 18 notes pages within the chapters and one additional page without manual content within the preface.

Powertrain Repair and Spyder Body Diagnostics

This is a selection of covered topics, not a complete contents list. Further sections address cruise-control troubleshooting and immobilizer ID-code registration.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step procedures for engine removal, cylinder-head and valve work, timing-belt service, oil-pump inspection and internal repairs to the 4G64 and 6G72.

• Fuel injection: MFI trouble-code and symptom diagnosis, scan-data and actuator-test tables, fuel-pressure testing, and injector and throttle-body service.

• Clutch and transaxles: Clutch inspection and bleeding, F5M42/F5M51 manual overhaul, and F4A42/F4A51 INVECS-II automatic diagnosis, hydraulic testing and internal repair.

• Brakes and chassis: ABS/TCL fault isolation, hydraulic-unit checks and bleeding, disc and drum brake repair, hubs, driveshafts, suspension alignment and steering-gear/pump service.

• Body and convertible top: Spyder roof diagnosis and adjustment, water-leak testing, and removal and installation of body and interior components.

• Electrical and SRS: Post-collision checks, SWS/ETACS fault tracing, harness and connector information, grounding points, splice locations and system-specific wiring diagrams.

• Cooling and A/C: Thermostat and water-pump service, cooling-fan diagnosis, A/C performance testing, refrigerant leak repair and compressor inspection.

The diagnostic depth suits technicians and experienced mechanics who can use scan tools, interpret electrical measurements and work with the specified workshop equipment.

Engine Maintenance and MFI Fault Isolation

Normal- and severe-service schedules address fuel leaks and hoses, air-cleaner and ignition components, timing and drive belts, engine and transaxle fluids, coolant, brakes, SRS inspections and exhaust checks.

Cylinder-head work extends to camshafts and head-gasket replacement. Lower-engine chapters cover oil pans, seals and pumps, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts and blocks, plus the 4G64 counterbalance-shaft assembly. Supporting tables give fastener torques, clearances, wear limits, lubricants, capacities and sealant requirements.

MFI diagnostic trees connect symptoms with scan-tool readings, ECM/PCM terminal measurements and connector inspections. This supports distinguishing wiring faults from sensor or control-unit problems before selecting a repair procedure; oscilloscope waveform references add signal-level checks.

Engine-electrical chapters add generator and starter disassembly, component inspections and ignition waveform tests. Emission-control procedures cover PCV, evaporative-emission and EGR checks.

Diagnostic equipment: MB991502 (MUT-II) is used throughout the diagnostic sections. Drive-belt vibration-frequency checks pair it with the MB991668 Belt Tension Meter Set; conventional tension-gauge and deflection methods are also described. Tool charts identify pullers, installers, holders and harness adapters.

Manual and Automatic Transaxle Repair

Manual-transaxle teardown covers input and output shafts, synchronizers, reverse idler, control and clutch housings, and the differential. Automatic procedures extend to road and stall tests, cooler flushing and flow checks, line-pressure adjustment and PCM terminal checks.

Overhaul illustrations and instructions address the automatic oil pump, valve body, planetary gearset, clutch packs, brakes and differential. Sectional views distinguish the F5M42/F5M51 and F4A42/F4A51 assemblies, with a separate automatic-transaxle hydraulic circuit.

F4A52 coverage limit: The general specifications list F4A52 for one Eclipse GT configuration, while the automatic diagnosis and overhaul chapters cover F4A42 and F4A51. F4A52-specific internal repair coverage is not provided.

Wiring Variants and Convertible-Top Repairs

Circuit diagrams distinguish MFI engine/transaxle combinations, INVECS-II sport-mode configurations, ABS with and without TCL, and SRS with and without side airbags. Harness drawings and connector, ground and splice references link these circuits to component locations on both body styles.

Spyder roof sections include topstack drive-motor and control-module checks. Mechanical service covers latches, bows, rails, stays, headliner, top well and weatherstrips.

Climate-Control Testing and Component Service

Manual A/C diagnosis includes ECU terminal checks and charging procedures. Component sections address the compressor magnetic clutch, receiver-drier, pressure switches, evaporator, blower, condenser and refrigerant lines, with performance charts for evaluating system operation.

Hub and SRS Service Cautions

The front-hub instructions warn that reusing the hub when the bearing's inner race remains on the spindle can damage the oil seal and cause leakage or excessive play. Steering-gear precautions explain how loss of the centered steering position can damage the SRS clock spring and disable the restraint system.

Incorrect electrical testing can damage control units, and unintended airbag deployment can cause serious injury. Mitsubishi requires SRS service at an authorized dealer; the relevant isolation procedures and shop safety precautions remain essential.

A Preview of Thermostat Inspection Values

For both engine variants, the thermostat inspection specifies an opening temperature of 88 ± 1.5°C (190 ± 3°F).

At the full-opening test temperature of 100°C (212°F), the specified minimum valve lift is 8.5 mm (0.33 in) for the 4G64 and 9.0 mm (0.35 in) for the 6G72.