1996 Mitsubishi Mirage Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.8L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 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
1.8L I4 — 112 cu in, SOHC
1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC
TrimsLS Coupe 2-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · S Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 40 complaints · 23 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Mirage manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 83
  • General Information 2,307
  • Accessories & Equipment 123
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 87
  • Body & Frame 26
  • Maintenance 68
  • Brakes 136
  • Restraints 49
  • Drivelines & Axles 15
  • Steering 75
  • Electrical 143
  • Suspension 40
  • Engine Mechanical 97
  • Transmission 107
  • Engine Performance 431

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Mirage

  1. Exterior Lighting · 06E065000
    Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and ma.

Owners have filed 40 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 23 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mirage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1996 Mirage manual

Is this manual specific to the 1996 Mirage?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the LS Coupe 2-Door, S Coupe 2-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.

What 1996 Mirage problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Mirage, covering exterior lighting. 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 Mirage 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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