This comprehensive Mitsubishi Carisma service repair manual covers all production model years from 1996 to 2003, providing detailed instructions and illustrations for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your vehicle. Inside you'll find everything you need to tackle any repair job with confidence, including in-depth coverage of engine overhaul and rebuilding, brake systems, sunroof mechanisms, timing belt replacement, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. The manual also includes a wealth of additional information such as detailed wiring diagrams, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, engine performance specifications, front end and alignment procedures, suspension components, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, factory maintenance schedules, serpentine belt routings, brake servicing procedures, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, and hundreds of illustrations. This manual is the same information that technicians at dealerships utilize to service and repair your car. With its clear step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams, and comprehensive coverage, this manual empowers you to perform repairs confidently and save money by working on your Carisma yourself.

The Mitsubishi Carisma, produced from 1995 to 2003, was a compact car that aimed to carve a niche in the competitive European market. Designed by Mitsubishi's European design studios in Germany, the Carisma was a departure from the company's traditional Japanese styling, sporting a more rounded and aerodynamic aesthetic. It was available in both three-door hatchback and five-door saloon body styles, with a spacious interior for its size and a reputation for comfortable ride quality. The Carisma offered a range of gasoline and diesel engines, including a 1.3-liter, 1.6-liter, and 1.8-liter gasoline units, as well as a 1.9-liter diesel engine. Transmission options included a 5-speed manual, a 4-speed automatic, and a 5-speed automated manual gearbox. While the Carisma never achieved the sales success of its rivals like the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus, it garnered a loyal following for its reliability and practicality. The model's strengths lay in its comfortable driving experience, spacious interior, and reasonable running costs. Its design, while not particularly exciting, was functional and modern for its time. However, the Carisma's relatively basic interior and lack of standout features compared to its competitors ultimately led to its discontinuation in 2003. Despite its relatively short production run, the Mitsubishi Carisma remains a solid and dependable vehicle that continues to be appreciated by those seeking an affordable and comfortable compact car. The **Mitsubishi CARISMA Service Repair Manual 1996-2003** offers detailed guidance on the maintenance and repair of this model, providing invaluable information for both mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.