This manual covers the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, including the Lancer Sportback and Lancer Evolution variants. The Lancer is a reliable compact car, known for its practical design and available in sedan and hatchback body styles. The Lancer Evolution, however, is a high-performance variant celebrated for its rally-bred engineering, featuring a turbocharged engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWC) with an Active Center Differential (ACD), and advanced suspension and braking systems. These vehicles, built with Mitsubishi's RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body construction, offer a blend of everyday usability and dynamic driving capabilities.

This comprehensive service and repair manual provides detailed information for all systems and components of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Sportback, and Lancer Evolution. It includes extensive coverage of engine mechanicals, fuel and ignition systems, transmissions (manual and automatic), drivetrain, suspension, steering, brakes, and the complete electrical system, including lighting and instrument panels. The manual also details routine maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides with diagnostic flowcharts, component repair and overhaul instructions, and essential specification tables. This resource is designed to assist owners, mechanics, and technicians in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing these vehicles effectively and efficiently.