The service and repair manual for the 1997 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 year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DE Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 110 complaints · 48 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Galant manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 87
- General Information 2,298
- Accessories & Equipment 215
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 140
- Body & Frame 96
- Maintenance 61
- Brakes 150
- Restraints 49
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 79
- Electrical 138
- Suspension 113
- Engine Mechanical 217
- Transmission 228
- Engine Performance 445
- Generator 90
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Galant
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E055000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 00V421001This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
Owners have filed 110 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 48 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Galant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Galant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Galant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the DE Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1997 Galant problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 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 1997 Galant wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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