2000–2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spider Service Manual

This 3,702-page factory service manual PDF set covers 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder vehicles in the D52AM/D53AM Eclipse and D52AB/D53AB Spyder model-code families. Applications include RS, GS, and GT models with the 4G64 2.4L inline-four or 6G72 3.0L V6. Its diagnostic depth is best suited to technicians and experienced mechanics with the scan tools and electrical test equipment these procedures assume.

Page count: 3,702 pages total - Volume I general and powertrain groups: 1,598 pages; Volume II drivetrain, chassis, and body groups: 1,065 pages; Volume III interior, SRS, electrical, and HVAC groups: 1,023 pages; preface and alphabetical index: 16 pages.

• Separate 4G64 and 6G72 chapters for the RS/GS 2.4L and GT 3.0L applications document engine removal, cylinder-head and valve work, timing-belt service, oil-pump inspection, and internal engine repair.
• Multiport fuel injection (MFI) diagnostics provide DTC routines, symptom procedures, scan-data and actuator-test tables, PCM terminal checks, oscilloscope waveform tests, fuel-pressure testing, and injector and throttle-body service.
• Drivetrain material covers F5M42/F5M51 manual transaxles, clutch inspection and bleeding, F4A42/F4A51 INVECS-II automatic diagnosis, hydraulic testing, line-pressure adjustment, and internal transaxle overhaul.
• Brake and chassis procedures address ABS and traction control (TCL) fault diagnosis, hydraulic-unit checks and bleeding, front and rear hubs, driveshafts, suspension alignment, steering-gear and pump service, and disc and drum brake repair.
• Body and electrical sections extend to Eclipse Spyder convertible-top diagnosis and adjustment, SRS and post-collision checks, Simplified Wiring System (SWS)/ETACS fault tracing, HVAC service, connector and splice locations, and system-specific circuit diagrams.

Coverage by Body, Engine, and Transaxle

The vehicle-identification section decodes VIN and model codes and maps the body, engine, and transaxle combinations. The 2.4L uses F5M42 manual or F4A42 automatic transaxles; the 3.0L uses the F5M51 manual, with F4A51 identified in the automatic-transaxle chapters. A general-data table also lists one F4A52 Eclipse GT, but dedicated automatic diagnosis and overhaul material is labeled only for F4A42 and F4A51. Buyers needing F4A52-specific internal repair data should note that limit.

Diagnostic and Overhaul Depth

Normal- and severe-service schedules cover fuel-system leak and hose checks, air-cleaner and ignition-component replacement, timing-belt and drive-belt service, engine and transaxle fluids, coolant, brakes, SRS inspection, and the exhaust system.

The 4G64 and 6G72 sections address on-vehicle checks, engine removal, oil seals and pans, cylinder-head gaskets, camshafts, timing systems, and teardown work for valves, pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, blocks, and oil pumps. The 4G64 overhaul chapter also covers its counterbalance-shaft components. Related tables supply torque specifications, service limits, clearances, lubricants, capacities, and sealant requirements.

Manual-transaxle coverage follows input and output shafts, synchronizer assemblies, reverse idler, control and clutch housings, and differential service. Automatic coverage adds road and stall tests, hydraulic pressure diagnosis, cooler flushing and flow checks, PCM terminal references, and overhaul of the oil pump, valve body, planetary gearset, clutch packs, brakes, and differential.

MB991502 (MUT-II) supports engine, transaxle, ABS/TCL, SRS, body, and SWS diagnostics, while MB991668 Belt Tension Meter Set is specified with it for drive-belt vibration-frequency checks. Conventional tension-gauge and belt-deflection methods are also documented. Group tool charts identify the required pullers, installers, holders, and harness adapters.

Wiring, Body, and Climate-Control Sections

Representative mechanical illustrations include F5M42/F5M51 and F4A42/F4A51 sectional views plus the automatic-transaxle hydraulic circuit. Electrical coverage separates MFI diagrams by engine and transaxle, INVECS-II circuits by sport-mode configuration, ABS circuits with and without TCL, and SRS circuits with and without side airbags. Harness configuration drawings, connector views, grounding points, and splice-location pages tie those schematics back to locations on both Eclipse body styles.

Spyder material goes well beyond a convertible-top wiring page. It covers water-leak testing, topstack drive-motor diagnosis, control-module checks, and service of the latches, bows, rails, stays, headliner, well, and weatherstrips. The manual A/C chapter documents ECU terminal checks, charging and leak repair, performance tests, compressor and magnetic-clutch inspection, receiver-drier and pressure-switch checks, and evaporator, blower, condenser, and refrigerant-line service.

Manual-Specific Cautions

The front-axle chapter warns that reusing a hub after its bearing inner race remains on the spindle can damage the oil seal, leading to leakage or excessive play. The SRS section also identifies the clock spring as vulnerable during steering-gear work; losing the centered steering position can damage the clock spring and leave the restraint system inoperative.

Incorrect electrical testing can damage control units, and inadvertent SRS deployment can cause severe injury. Mitsubishi states that SRS service and maintenance must be performed only by authorized Mitsubishi dealer personnel; qualified procedures, isolation practices, and standard shop safety precautions are required before using this repair information.