The service and repair manual for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 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 year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | ES Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 1997 Montero Sport variants | Montero → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 37 complaints · 67 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Montero Sport manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 86
- General Information 2,298
- Accessories & Equipment 220
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 105
- Body & Frame 90
- Maintenance 58
- Brakes 284
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Steering 76
- Electrical 144
- Suspension 70
- Engine Mechanical 217
- Transmission 61
- Engine Performance 759
- Generator 85
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Montero Sport
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 00V311001The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 37 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 67 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Montero Sport. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Montero Sport manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Montero Sport?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the ES Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1997 Montero Sport problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 Montero Sport, covering engine and engine cooling. 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 Montero Sport 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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