The service and repair manual for the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero — 3.0L V6 and 2.6L I4 engines, 5 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SP Sport Utility 2-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 10 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Montero manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,403
- Accessories & Equipment 58
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 71
- Drivelines & Axles 55
- Steering 84
- Electrical 114
- Suspension 37
- Engine Mechanical 146
- Transmission 180
- Engine Performance 565
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Montero
- Vehicle Speed Control · 89V030000This may cause the throttle valve to stick and not allowthe engine rpm to return to idle which could.
Owners have filed 10 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Montero. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Montero manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Montero?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.6L I4 across the SP Sport Utility 2-Door, Sport Sport Utility 2-Door, Base Sport Utility 2-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1989 Montero problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Montero, covering vehicle speed control. 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 1989 Montero wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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