The service and repair manual for the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — the 2.0L 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 | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | ES Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · OZ Rally Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 194 complaints · 88 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 143
- General Information 2,397
- Accessories & Equipment 1,217
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 116
- Body & Frame 90
- Maintenance 22
- Brakes 208
- Restraints 82
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 192
- Electrical 370
- Suspension 142
- Engine Mechanical 334
- Transmission 353
- Engine Performance 1,225
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Lancer
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 16V458000A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk o.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 04V428000This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Owners have filed 194 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 88 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the ES Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door, OZ Rally Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2002 Lancer problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Lancer, covering suspension, exterior lighting, equipment. 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 2002 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 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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