1996 Mitsubishi Galant Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant — the 2.4L I4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1996
Engines
2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC
TrimsES Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door
Federal record4 recalls · 200 complaints · 46 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Galant manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 87
  • General Information 2,307
  • Accessories & Equipment 166
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 93
  • Body & Frame 74
  • Maintenance 72
  • Brakes 126
  • Restraints 51
  • Drivelines & Axles 15
  • Steering 15
  • Electrical 137
  • Suspension 41
  • Engine Mechanical 105
  • Transmission 212
  • Engine Performance 494
  • Generator 63

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Galant

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E055000
    In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 00V237000
    A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. fuel leakage, in the presence of an i.
  3. Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 00V421001
    This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
  4. Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 99V066001
    This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.

Owners have filed 200 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 46 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Galant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1996 Galant manual

Is this manual specific to the 1996 Galant?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the ES Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.

What 1996 Galant problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Galant, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.

Does it include 1996 Galant wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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