The service and repair manual for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero — the 3.5L V6 engine, 2 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 | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SR Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 1997 Montero variants | Montero Sport → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 85 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Montero manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 85
- General Information 2,298
- Accessories & Equipment 223
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 94
- Body & Frame 89
- Maintenance 58
- Brakes 284
- Restraints 52
- Drivelines & Axles 92
- Steering 76
- Electrical 145
- Suspension 70
- Engine Mechanical 232
- Transmission 193
- Engine Performance 709
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Montero
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 98V220000Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake ind.
- Unknown Or Other · 98V205000In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be e.
Owners have filed 85 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Montero. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Montero manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Montero?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the SR Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1997 Montero problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Montero, covering service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. 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 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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