Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 17

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-45

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112001000720

CAUTION

*: indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine
weight applied on the vehicle body.

Pre-removal Operation

œ

Fuel Line Pressure Reduction [Refer to GROUP 13A, On-
vehicle Service

-

Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection

(How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines)

3

13A

.]

œ

Hood Removal (Refer to GROUP 42, Hood

3

42

).

œ

Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover

3

51



).

œ

Engine Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle
Service

-

Engine Oil Replacement

3

12

).

œ

Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle
Service

-

Engine Coolant Replacement

3

14

).

œ

Air Cleaner and Air Cleaner Bracket Removal (Refer to
GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

3

15

).

œ

Battery and Battery Tray Removal

œ

Rocker Cover Centre Cover Removal (Refer to

3

11A

).

œ

Radiator Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 14,
Radiator

3

14

).

œ

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

3

15



).

œ

Starter Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 16, Starter
Motor Assembly

3

16



).

Post-installation Operation

œ

Starter Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 16,
Starter Motor Assembly

3

16



).

œ

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,
Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

3

15



).

œ

Radiator Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 14,
Radiator

3

14

).

œ

Battery and Battery Tray Installation

œ

Rocker Cover Centre Cover Installation (Refer to

3

11A

).

œ

Air Cleaner and Air Cleaner Bracket installation (Refer to
GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

3

15

).

œ

Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle
Service

-

Engine Coolant Replacement

3

14

).

œ

Engine Oil Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle
Service

-

Engine Oil Replacement

3

12

).

œ

Accelerator Cable Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 17, On-
vehicle Service

-

Accelerator Cable Check and

Adjustment

3

17

).

œ

Drive Belt Tension Check (Refer to

3

11A

).

œ

Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under
Cover

3

51



).

œ

Hood Installation (Refer to GROUP 42, Hood

3

42

).

œ

Fuel Leak Check

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-46

AC300549

18

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

17

16

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

AB

1

14

13

12

11

9

8

7

6

5

10

4

3

2

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m

15

Removal steps

1.

A/C compressor connector

2.

Power steering fluid pressure
switch connector

3.

Crank angle sensor connector

4.

Ignition coil connectors

5.

Detonation sensor connector

6.

Purge control solenoid valve
connector

7.

EGR control solenoid valve
connector

8.

Injector connectors

9.

Throttle position sensor connector

10. Idle speed control servo connector
11. Camshaft position sensor

connector

12. Oxygen sensor connector
13. Engine coolant temperature sensor

connector

14. Engine coolant temperature gauge

unit connector

15. Capacitor connector
16. Battery wiring harness connection
17. Accelerator cable connection

<<A>>

18. Drive belt

Removal steps

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-47

AC300550

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

N

(Engine oil)

44 ± 10 N·m*

45 ± 5 N·m*

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

29

28

N

22 ± 4 N·m

22 ± 4 N·m

AB

12 ± 2 N·m

Removal steps

19. Brake booster vacuum hose

connection

20. Canister vacuum hose connection

<<B>>

21. A/C compressor and clutch

assembly

<<B>>

22. Power steering oil pump assembly
23. Heater water hoses connection
24. Fuel return line hose connection

>>E<<

25. Fuel high-pressure hose

connection

>>E<<

26. O-ring

<<C>>

>>D<<

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Transmission assembly

>>C<<

27. Self-locking nuts

<<D>>

>>B<<

28. Engine front mounting bracket

<<E>>

>>A<<

29. Engine assembly

Removal steps

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-48

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
The following operations will be needed due to the
serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-
tensioner.

1. Securely insert the spindle handle or ratchet

handle with a 12.7 mm insertion angle into the jig
hole of the auto-tensioner, and turn the auto-
tensioner anti-clockwise until it hits the stopper.

CAUTION

To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating
the rotating direction (clockwise) on the back of
the belt using chalk.

2. Align hole A with hole B, insert an L-shaped

hexagon wrench, etc. to fix and then remove the
drive belt.

<<B>> A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY/POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
With the hose installed, remove the A/C compressor
and clutch assembly, and power steering oil pump
assembly from the bracket.

NOTE: Secure the removed A/C compressor and
clutch assembly, and power steering oil pump
assembly with cord or rope at a position where they
will not interfere with the removal of the engine
assembly.

<<C>> TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Pre-tighten the 2 bolts on the car to assemble the

radiator support upper insulator to set the special
tools engine hanger MB991895 or engine hanger
MB991928.

2. Remove the transmission assembly (Refer to

GROUP 22A, Transmission Assembly

3

22A

).

<<D>> ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET
REMOVAL
1. Support the engine with a garage jack.
2. Remove the following special tool.

(1) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991895) is

used>

Remove special tool MB991895.

(2) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991928) is

used>

Remove special tool MB991928.

AC107640AC

Hole A

Auto-tensioner

Hole B

AC107641AB

L-shaped
hexagon
wrench

Auto-tensioner

AC300950AB

AC107631AB

MB991527

MB991454

MB991895

AC211405 AB

MB991527

MB991454

MB991928