🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mitsubishi Model: Magna/Verada Codes Chassis Codes: TL, KL, TJ, KJ, TH, KH 👋 Introduction Market Position Positioning: The Mitsubishi Magna/Verada (and its Ralliart variants) occupied a significant segment of the Australian large family car market, competing with models like the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, and Toyota Camry. This manual caters to owners and independent workshops seeking detailed technical information. Key Features Features: This service manual is a professional-grade resource, mirroring the information used by authorized Mitsubishi service centers. Its strength lies in its detail, covering a broad range of model years and variants, presented with clear text and high-quality diagrams. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Covered Models: Mitsubishi Magna (TL/KL), Verada (TL/KL, TJ/KJ, TH/KH), Magna Ralliart (TJ) Page Count Estimated Page Count: Varies based on specific model year and engine variant, typically 500-1500+ pages for comprehensive workshop manuals. Manual Type Type: Service and Repair Manual (Workshop Manual) Language Language: English Format File Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine mechanical, fuel system, ignition system, exhaust system, cooling system, lubrication system, engine management (ECU), transmission (automatic and manual), driveline components. Chassis: Suspension (front and rear), steering system, brake system (including ABS), wheel alignment specifications, hub bearings. Electrical: Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting system, instrument panel and gauges, power accessories (windows, locks, mirrors), HVAC controls, infotainment system wiring, body control modules (BCM), fuse box diagrams, wiring schematics. Body And Interior: Body panels, doors, glass, interior trim, seats, airbags, climate control system (HVAC), body repair procedures, sealants and adhesives. Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance tasks, fluid changes (oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid), filter replacements, spark plug replacement, belt replacement, tire rotation. Diagnostics And Troubleshooting: Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based troubleshooting guides, electrical diagnostics, mechanical diagnostics, common fault finding. Repair And Overhaul: Component removal and installation, engine overhaul procedures, transmission overhaul, brake caliper rebuilds, suspension component replacement, body panel repair, electrical component repair. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive; covers everything from basic maintenance and fluid changes to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, detailed electrical system diagnostics, and body repair procedures. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Format: PDF Print Quality Quality: High resolution, fully printable, zoomable for detailed inspection of diagrams and text. Binding Type Binding: Digital (downloadable PDF) Paper Type Type: Not applicable (digital format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options: Primarily V6 engines, including the 3.0L (6G72) and 3.5L (6G74) variants. Some earlier models may have featured 4-cylinder options. Specific engine codes and configurations vary by generation and market. Performance Power And Torque: Detailed power and torque figures for each specific engine variant (e.g., 6G72 SOHC/DOHC, 6G74 SOHC/DOHC) are provided, including specifications for naturally aspirated and potentially supercharged (Ralliart) versions. Fuel System System Type: Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) systems are standard. The manual covers fuel pump specifications, injector flow rates, fuel pressure regulation, and diagnostic procedures for the fuel system. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Automatic transmissions (e.g., INVECS-II 4-speed and 5-speed) were common. Manual transmissions (e.g., 5-speed and 6-speed) were also available on certain models and trims. Features Transmission Features: Coverage includes automatic transmission operation, shifting strategies (INVECS), torque converter function, manual transmission overhaul, clutch replacement procedures, and transmission fluid specifications. 📐 Dimensions Exterior General Dimensions: Detailed exterior dimensions (length, width, height, wheelbase) for each chassis code (TL/KL, TJ/KJ, TH/KH) and body style (sedan, wagon) are provided. Weights Kerb Weight: Kerb weights and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) figures for different configurations are listed, crucial for load considerations and vehicle dynamics. 🛡️ Safety Features Active Features Braking System: Detailed information on the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), including sensor locations, hydraulic unit operation, bleeding procedures, and diagnostic fault codes. Passive Features Airbag System: Procedures for airbag system maintenance, sensor replacement, airbag module handling precautions, and diagnostic information for SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio And Nav: Information on factory audio systems, speaker configurations, and potentially early navigation systems (if equipped). Diagnostic procedures for head unit malfunctions. Driver Assistance Cruise Control: Details on the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the cruise control system, including its components like the actuator, control module, and steering wheel switches. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Scheduled Maintenance: Detailed recommended service intervals for all major components, including oil changes, filter replacements, coolant flushes, brake fluid changes, spark plug replacements, and timing belt/chain checks based on mileage or time. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil: Specific engine oil viscosity grades (e.g., 10W-30, 5W-30) and API service classifications required for different engine variants and climates. Also includes oil capacity figures. Coolant: Type of engine coolant (e.g., Type A or Type B, typically ethylene glycol-based with specific inhibitor packages) and the correct mixture ratio with distilled water. Coolant capacity also detailed. Transmission Fluid: Specified automatic transmission fluid (ATF) type (e.g., Dexron-III/Mercon compatible or specific Mitsubishi SPII/SPIII) and manual gearbox oil grades. Fluid capacities for both...
The Mitsubishi Magna/Verada (and its Ralliart variants) occupied a significant segment of the Australian large family car market, competing with models like the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, and Toyota Camry. This manual caters to owners and independent workshops seeking detailed technical information.
Key Features
Features:
This service manual is a professional-grade resource, mirroring the information used by authorized Mitsubishi service centers. Its strength lies in its detail, covering a broad range of model years and variants, presented with clear text and high-quality diagrams.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Covered Models:
Mitsubishi Magna (TL/KL), Verada (TL/KL, TJ/KJ, TH/KH), Magna Ralliart (TJ)
Page Count
Estimated Page Count:
Varies based on specific model year and engine variant, typically 500-1500+ pages for comprehensive workshop manuals.
Comprehensive; covers everything from basic maintenance and fluid changes to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, detailed electrical system diagnostics, and body repair procedures.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Format:
PDF
Print Quality
Quality:
High resolution, fully printable, zoomable for detailed inspection of diagrams and text.
Binding Type
Binding:
Digital (downloadable PDF)
Paper Type
Type:
Not applicable (digital format)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Options:
Primarily V6 engines, including the 3.0L (6G72) and 3.5L (6G74) variants. Some earlier models may have featured 4-cylinder options. Specific engine codes and configurations vary by generation and market.
Performance
Power And Torque:
Detailed power and torque figures for each specific engine variant (e.g., 6G72 SOHC/DOHC, 6G74 SOHC/DOHC) are provided, including specifications for naturally aspirated and potentially supercharged (Ralliart) versions.
Fuel System
System Type:
Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) systems are standard. The manual covers fuel pump specifications, injector flow rates, fuel pressure regulation, and diagnostic procedures for the fuel system.
🔧 Transmission
Standard Transmission
Type:
Automatic transmissions (e.g., INVECS-II 4-speed and 5-speed) were common. Manual transmissions (e.g., 5-speed and 6-speed) were also available on certain models and trims.
Detailed exterior dimensions (length, width, height, wheelbase) for each chassis code (TL/KL, TJ/KJ, TH/KH) and body style (sedan, wagon) are provided.
Weights
Kerb Weight:
Kerb weights and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) figures for different configurations are listed, crucial for load considerations and vehicle dynamics.
🛡️ Safety Features
Active Features
Braking System:
Detailed information on the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), including sensor locations, hydraulic unit operation, bleeding procedures, and diagnostic fault codes.
Passive Features
Airbag System:
Procedures for airbag system maintenance, sensor replacement, airbag module handling precautions, and diagnostic information for SRS (Supplemental Restraint System).
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio And Nav:
Information on factory audio systems, speaker configurations, and potentially early navigation systems (if equipped). Diagnostic procedures for head unit malfunctions.
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Details on the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the cruise control system, including its components like the actuator, control module, and steering wheel switches.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Scheduled Maintenance:
Detailed recommended service intervals for all major components, including oil changes, filter replacements, coolant flushes, brake fluid changes, spark plug replacements, and timing belt/chain checks based on mileage or time.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
Specific engine oil viscosity grades (e.g., 10W-30, 5W-30) and API service classifications required for different engine variants and climates. Also includes oil capacity figures.
Coolant:
Type of engine coolant (e.g., Type A or Type B, typically ethylene glycol-based with specific inhibitor packages) and the correct mixture ratio with distilled water. Coolant capacity also detailed.
Transmission Fluid:
Specified automatic transmission fluid (ATF) type (e.g., Dexron-III/Mercon compatible or specific Mitsubishi SPII/SPIII) and manual gearbox oil grades. Fluid capacities for both transmission types are provided.
Brake Fluid:
Recommended brake fluid specification (e.g., DOT 3 or DOT 4) and requirements for flushing and bleeding the system.
Known Issues
Common Problems:
Insights into common issues experienced by these models, such as transmission solenoid issues, minor electrical gremlins, coolant leaks (especially from intake manifolds on some V6s), and suspension wear. The manual provides diagnostic procedures to address these.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Heritage:
Mitsubishi's history in Australia, particularly with the Magna platform, represents a significant period of local manufacturing and development. The Verada was the upmarket variant of the Magna.
Model Evolution
Generations:
The manual covers multiple generations and series, including the TL/KL (often referred to as the 'third generation Magna') and the TJ/KJ ('fourth generation'), which saw significant styling and engineering updates. The TH/KH series represents an earlier iteration.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
The Magna/Verada models covered by this manual were primarily manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia, making them unique to the Australian market.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Industry Acclaim:
While specific awards for the manual itself are not typically noted, the Mitsubishi Magna/Verada platform received considerable acclaim in Australia during its production run for its performance, comfort, and Australian engineering, making it a popular choice and thus a market for detailed service information.