Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 63

FIRST STEP

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

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FIRST STEP

1. CONNECTION OF DARK CURRENT 
CONNECTOR

M6010300100095

Connecting Procedure

AC210252

AC303992

Relay box

Storage connector

AB

Press down the storage connector.

BODY

2. WRAP FILM

M6010400100025

AC305606

To protect the exterior finish of vehicles prior to 
dealer delivery, a protective coating is used. The 
coating is a thin white resin film. It is applied to all 
painted exterior horizontal surfaces of the vehicle 
and is held in place with a tacky adhesive backing.

Removal procedure

AC306352

Disposal of removed film: Burning is appropriate

Water washing

Peel off slowly from corners keeping parallel to the body. When
the body temperature is high, lower it to 50ºC or less by
sprinkling water so that adhesive may not remain on the body.

Wrap film removal

Wipe-off by kerosene or white gasoline, etc.
If it is considerably visible, use polishing compound.

Cleaning of border

AB

BODY

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Wrapping work

No.

Process

Operation Content

1

Continuous peeling of film

The film is peeled off.

2

Water rinse

Sand and dust are removed from the vehicle body and it 
is dried thoroughly.

3

Parts where the film is to be reapplied are 
checked.

There should be no leftover adhesive, swelling or 
discoloration of the paint film, or other defects.

4

Treatment of parts where film is to be 
reapplied.

Treat the defects on the parts where film is to be 
reapplied. If a solvent is used to remove leftover 
adhesive, wipe off the solvent thoroughly.

5

Reapplication

1. Basically, the parts where the film is to be applied 

should be the same as the film that is to be applied.

2. Apply the film from the lower portion of the body, 

working upward progressively. Apply pressure using 
a plastic squeegee or similar tool.

3. As necessary, cut the film at the various parts such as 

windshield washer nozzles, hood and trunk lid.

− 40°C. (Workability is good in this temperature 

range.)

1. Apply the film with the body at a temperature of 10 

2. If the outside surface of the film (the side with no adhesive) is brought into direct contact with the 

paint film and left in that state, it may result in loss of paint gloss, so make sure the film does not 
get folded under or otherwise make contact with the paint film.

3. Air bubbles and wrinkles do not have a particularly bad influence on the pain film, but every effort 

should be made to prevent air bubbles from being trapped under the film by applying pressure 
from the center of the film outward toward the edges during application.

4. To prevent intrusion of rainwater, be sure to press down the overlapping portions and cut ends of 

the film securely.

3. EXTERIOR

M6010400200022

AC305607

1. Visually inspect the entire exterior.

(1) Paint condition
(2) Corrosion, scratches
(3) Bent edges, dented panels

2. Coated surfaces maintenance 

 

Touch up minor paint chips and flaws.

NOTE: 

 

For terms of paintwork, refer to 

P.1-5

.

CAUTION

BODY

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4. OPERATION OF DOOR LOCKING 
SYSTEMS AND DOOR HINGES

M6010400300029

AC305608 AB

Front

AC210253

AB

1. Open each door to check the release mechanism 

and ease of operation.

2. Close the door to check the latch and striker.
3. Open the door, operate the lock lever and close 

the door to check the lock.

4. Partially close the door to check the open-door 

detent.

5. Unlock each door with the key to check lock 

operation.

6. Verify that all doors can be locked by the lock 

buttons. 

NOTE: 

 

Adjust and lubricate the door latches, strikers and 
locks as required.

AC305610

Child-protection knob

AB

7. Verify that the rear doors can't be opened by the 

inner door handle when the child protection knob 
at the end of the door is shifted to the "LOCK" 
position with the inside lock plunger raised.

CAUTION

Set the lock to the "FREE" position on child pro-
tection of both rear doors. (For four door models)

5. OPERATION OF DOOR MIRRORS, 
WINDOWS AND SUNROOF

M6010400400026

AC305607

1. Door mirrors

 Check that the mirror operate properly.

2. Door windows

 Close all door windows to the fully closed position 
to check ease of operation.

3. Power windows

Check that the door windows operate when the 
respective switches are operated. Check that 
when the lock switches are depressed, the 
respective door windows can no more be opened 
or closed.

4. Slide window

Close the slide window to the fully closed position 
to check operation.

5. Sunroof

Close the sunroof to the fully closed position to 
check operation.

UNDER HOOD

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UNDER HOOD

6. ENGINE OIL LEVEL

M6010500100022

AC305611

MAX

MIN

AB

Check that the oil level is between "MAX" and "MIN". 
If it is at or below MIN, add the necessary amount of 
the specified engine oil referring to GROUP 2, Peri-
odic Inspection and Maintenance 

P.2-3

.

7. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FLUID 
LEVEL

M6010500200029

AC305612

Check the fluid level. 
If it is below the "MIN" mark, replenish fresh brake 
fluid up to the "MAX" mark.

Specified Brake Fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

8. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FLUID 
LEVEL

M6010500300026

AC305613

Check the fluid level.
If it is below the "MIN" mark, replenish fresh brake 
fluid up to the "MAX" mark.

Specified Brake Fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

9. WASHER FLUID LEVEL

M6010500400023

AC305614

Check the fluid level; if it is low, replenish the washer 
fluid at the up to MAX mark.
1. Windshield washer reservoir
2. Rear window washer reservoir

10. BATTERY CONDITION AND 
CONNECTIONS

M6010500500020

AC305615

Inspect the battery connections. Verify that they are 
tightened.
NOTE: 

 

Do not wipe the lubricant from the battery posts and 
cable clamps.

11. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

M6010500600102

AC305616

1. Check that the fluid level is between "MAX" and 

"MIN".