2010 MODEL VIN CODES
This VIN chart is available online at www.mitsubishicars.com. Select Owners, then VIN, then select the appropriate year. This chart contains information to decode the Vehicle Identification Numbers for all 2010 model year MMNA vehicles.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 4 A B 3 F F * A E 123456
1. Country of Mfg. 4 = USA (MMNA) J = Japan (MMC)
12 17. Plant Sequence Number
2. Make A = Mitsubishi 3. Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car 4 = MultiPurpose Vehicle 4. Restraint System All with Front Driver and Passenger Air Bags Passenger Car 1 = 1st Row Curtain + Seat Air Bags 2 = 1st & 2nd Row Curtain + Seat Air Bags 7 = Seat Mounted Air Bags MPV up to 5,000 lbs GVWR A = 1st & 2nd Row Curtain + Seat Air Bags MPV over 5,000 lbs GVWR J = 1st & 2nd Row Curtain + Seat Air Bags 5 & 6. Car Line & Series B2 = Galant FE B3 = Galant ES, SE K2 = Eclipse GS K3 = Eclipse GT K5 = Eclipse GS Sport L2 = Eclipse Spyder GS L3 = Eclipse Spyder GT M2 = Endeavor LS 2WD M3 = Endeavor SE 2WD M4 = Endeavor Limited 2WD (Puerto Rico) N2 = Endeavor LS AWD N3 = Endeavor SE AWD N4 = Endeavor Limited AWD (Puerto Rico) S2 = Outlander ES 2WD S3 = Outlander SE 2WD (5 seats) S4 = Outlander SE 2WD (7 seats) XLS 2WD T2 = Outlander ES 4WD T3 = Outlander SE 4WD (5 seats) T4 = Outlander SE 4WD (7 seats) XLS 4WD T5 = Outlander GT 4WD U1 = Lancer DE U2 = Lancer ES U8 = Lancer GTS V6 = Lancer RALLIART Edition W5 = Lancer Evolution MR W6 = Lancer Evolution SE W8 = Lancer Evolution GSR X8 = Lancer Sportback GTS Y6 = Lancer Sportback RALLIART
11. Assembly Plant E = Normal (USA) U = Mizushima Z = Okazaki
10. Model Year A = 2010 9. Check Digit
8. Engine F = 2.4L SOHC MIVEC (4G69) S = 3.8L SOHC (6G75) T = 3.8L SOHC MIVEC (6G75) U = 2.0L DOHC MIVEC (4B11) V = 2.0L DOHC TC/IC MIVEC (4B11) W = 2.4L DOHC MIVEC (4B12) X = 3.0L MIVEC (6B31)
7. Type A = 5door Wagon/SUV (Outlander, Endeavor) D = 3door Hatchback (Eclipse) E = Convertible (Eclipse Spyder) F = 4door Sedan (Galant, Lancer) H = 5door Hatchback (Lancer Sportback)
Legend 2WD = 2Wheel Drive 4WD = 4Wheel Drive AWD = All Wheel Drive FWD = Front Wheel Drive
This information is subject to change without notice. E 2009 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Effective June, 2010

March 31, 2010
Technical Information For The Collision Industry
ALUMINUM ROOF REPLACEMENT ON THE MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION AND OUTLANDER
The use of dissimilar metals together in one area of the vehicle structure, and the attachment methods used with those materials, can affect damage analysis and repair versus replace decisions. Two models from Mitsubishi that require these considerations are the Lancer Evolution and Outlander. The Lancer Evolution and Outlander are equipped with an aluminum roof, on models without a sunroof (see Figures 1 and 2). On models with a sunroof, the roof panel is made from steel. On vehicles with an aluminum roof, the roof panel is attached to steel roof rails and roof bows. According to the 20082010 Lancer Evolution and 20072010 Outlander Body Repair Manuals, the aluminum roof panel is made from a type of aluminum containing magnesium, copper, and silicon. The manuals state that this type of aluminum has the equivalent strength of cold-rolled steel sheets. are used for the factory rivet-bonding attachment.

ROOF PANEL REMOVAL

Following the removal of the SPRs, the roof panel is ready to be separated from the body at the bonded locations. To assist in the removal process, heat can be used in the bonded area of the damaged panel with a ameless heat source up to 204C (400F). As the adhesive gets warmer, its strength and bond will weaken. Heating above 204C (400F) may weaken high-strength steels and aluminum. The lower center roof bow on the Lancer Evolution, and the inner side roof rails on both the Lancer Evolution and the Outlander are high-strength steel parts.
Figure 1 (Mitsubishi media photo) This 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a rivet-bonded aluminum roof panel.
Figure 2 (Mitsubishi media photo) This 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has a rivet-bonded aluminum roof panel.
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT ROOF PANEL
Blind rivets and adhesives are used for the replacement roof panel attachment. The recommended rivet diameter is 4.8 mm. The adhesive used for the rivetbonding is different from that used for the attachment areas with just adhesive. The Lancer Evolution and Outlander body repair manuals state to use an epoxyayresin

ROOF PANEL ATTACHMENT

The aluminum roof panel is rivetbonded to the front, side, and rear roof rails, and bonded with adhesive alone to the inner sides of the front and rear roof rails and to the center roof bow. Self-piercing rivets (SPRs)
Aluminum Roof Replacement on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Outlander Continued From Page 1
structural adhesive for the rivet-bonding attachment, specically 3M AAD Part No. 8115 or equivalent. For the adhesive bonding attachment, a urethane body sealer, specically 3M AAD Part No. 08360 or equivalent is recommended. The recommended adhesives are applied to the appropriate locations, noted in the repair manual. The adhesive makers recommendations should be followed for part preparation. For specic instructions, refer to the vehicle makers technical information at http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com. This is a subscription-based web site. Subscriptions are available for one day, seven days, 30 days, six months, or one year.

CONCLUSION

Estimators, auto physical damage appraisers and collision repair technicians must provide complete and accurate diagnosis and repairs to maintain the reliability of a vehicle structure. Damage analysis and repair versus replace decisions have become more challenging because of the increased use of dissimilar materials in vehicle construction, such as the rivet-bonded aluminum roof panel on some Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Outlander models. This aluminum roof panel replacement procedure is just one example of this type of construction technology. The I-CAR Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08) course presents additional information regarding the use of dissimilar metals in new vehicle construction. Watch for it in your area. For comments or suggestions on the Advantage Online, please contact I-CAR at advantage@i-car.com. Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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