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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2009LANCER L4-2.4L (4B12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMESTRUCTURAL BRACESERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)
Structural Brace: Service and Repair
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION Service and Repair
LOOSE PANEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping a tape. (Refer to SRS - Service precautions)
- Handle the front impact sensor with sufficient caution, and do not drop the sensor or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If a dent, crack, deformation and others are discovered, replace it with a new one.
[Except RALLIART]
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL REMOVAL
Remove the harness clamps and bolts shown in the illustration, and remove the headlight support upper panel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install the mounting bolts of headlight support upper panel in the order shown in the illustration.
2. After installing the headlight support upper panel, tighten the bolts shown in the illustration to the specified torques.
[RALLIART]
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL REMOVAL
Remove the harness clamps and bolts shown in the illustration, and remove the headlight support upper panel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install the mounting bolts of headlight support upper panel in the order shown in the illustration.
2. After installing the headlight support upper panel, tighten the bolts shown in the illustration to the specified torques.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping a tape. (Refer to SRS - Service precautions)
- Handle the front impact sensor with sufficient caution, and do not drop the sensor or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If a dent, crack, deformation and others are discovered, replace it with a new one.
[Except RALLIART]
Removal Steps 1-4:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL REMOVAL
Remove the harness clamps and bolts shown in the illustration, and remove the headlight support upper panel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install the mounting bolts of headlight support upper panel in the order shown in the illustration.
2. After installing the headlight support upper panel, tighten the bolts shown in the illustration to the specified torques.
[RALLIART]
Removal Steps 1-6:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL REMOVAL
Remove the harness clamps and bolts shown in the illustration, and remove the headlight support upper panel.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ HEADLIGHT SUPPORT UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install the mounting bolts of headlight support upper panel in the order shown in the illustration.
2. After installing the headlight support upper panel, tighten the bolts shown in the illustration to the specified torques.
Removal Steps 1-9:
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.