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NHTSA ID Number: 10241929

Manufacturer Communication Number: DEALER LETTER

TSB/Document Date: 2023-09-06


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This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them how to resolve an in cabin fuel smell detected while the vehicle is idling or being driven.


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TSB/Document ID: DEALER LETTER

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2023-08-17

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

MFR Component System:

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

SUBJECT
In cabin fuel smell when vehicle is idling or being driven.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 2022-2024 Outlander (U.S. and Puerto Rico only)
PURPOSE
This document provides instructions on how to resolve an in cabin fuel smell detected
while the vehicle is idling or being driven and should be performed on a customer
complaint basis.
BACKGROUND
Fuel evaporation may cause a fuel smell to be present inside the vehicle cabin while the
vehicle is idling or being driven. This is a result of the canister vent positioned on the sidemember which is connected to the vehicle cabin. The concern is resolved by changing the
structure of the vent pipe and positioning it to the rear wheel house.
PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to replace the TUBE COMPL - FILLER, referring to the applicable Service
manual as necessary.
1. Remove rear wheel house protector.
a. Refer to service manual: Body Exterior, Doors, Roof and Vehicle Security -Exterior,
Front Fender Protector/Rear Wheel House Protector.
2. Remove rear suspension.
a. Refer to service manual: Suspension - Rear Suspension, Rear Suspension Member
and the parts chart (page 11) for replacement of non-reusable parts.

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3. Remove vent pipe installed on the side member and remove vent hose from the vent tube
assembly (figure 1).

4. Replace TUBE COMPL - FILLER (figure 2).
a. Refer to service manual: Engine - Fuel System > Fuel Tank.
b. It is not necessary to remove the fuel tank when replacing the filler tube.
c. Tightening position and torque of filler tube COMPL may be found in the service
manual.
d. Connect TUBE COMPL - FILLER and filler hose (figure 3).
e. Connect TUBE COMPL - FILLER and vent tube (figure 3).
f. Make sure the yellow marking of vent hose is facing downward (figure 3).
g. Refer to TSB-23-13-005 for further information on the removal procedure for
the Fuel Filler Tube.

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REAR AXLE

16

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Exploded View

Exploded View

SEC. 396

39234W010P

DF100AGEAA
DF100AGEAA00USA
Circular clip

Dust shield

Housing

Snap ring

Spider assembly

Boot band

Boot

Drive shaft

: Wheel side

: Fill MitsubishieBay logo Motors genuine grease or an equivalent.
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Exploded View

Exploded View
2WD
SEC. 200•208
1575A232

6.5 (0.66, 58)

5.8 (0.59, 51)

21.0 (2.1, 15)

21.0 (2.1, 15)

5.8 (0.59, 51)

50.0 (5.1, 37)

21.0 (2.1, 15)

10.0 (1, 89)

45.0 (4.6, 33)

CF100A1GAA00USA
Gasket

Stud bolt

Exhaust front tube

Heat insulator (upper)

Mounting rubber

Heated oxygen sensor 2

Heat insulator (lower)

Gasket

Mounting rubber

Main muffler

Mounting rubber

Mounting rubber

To exhaust manifold. Refer to Exploded View.
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: Nm (kg-m, in-lb)
: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual vehicle.

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DRIVELINE

122
BACKLASH OF CENTER BEARING

Move the shaft near center bearing up and down and from side to side (axial direction of shaft and right angle to shaft) to check that the bearing has no backlash. If the bearing has a malfunction,
remove propeller shaft and perform inspection.

CF100ABEAA00USA

APPEARANCE AND NOISE

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, adjust the propeller shaft phase first.
1.Check the propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
2.Perform a cruise test drive to check the propeller shaft for runout. If vibration occurs, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange; then change the phase between companion flange and
propeller shaft by the one bolt hole at a time and install propeller shaft.
3.If vibration is still detected, measure propeller shaft runout after removing it. Refer to Inspection.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Exploded View

Exploded View
3401B263

3401B264

AX000207

3401B265

CF100ABFAA00USA

Propeller shaft assembly

: Vehicle front
: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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REAR AXLE

12

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING
Exploded View

Exploded View
SEC. 430

105 (11, 77)

105 (11, 77)

105 (11, 77)

3815B113

125 (13, 92)

3815B105
DF100AGDAA00USA
Axle housing

Bushing

Hub cap

Back plate

Hub bolt

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

Disc rotor

Wheel hub lock nut

Cotter pin

: Vehicle front

: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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REAR SUSPENSION
RADIUS ROD
Exploded View

Exploded View
SEC. 431

105 (11, 77)

AX000260
105 (11, 77)
DF100AHWAA00USA
Radius rod

Rear suspension member

Axle housing

: Vehicle front

: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.
Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.Remove tires. Refer to Removal and InstallationRemoval & Installation.
2.Remove radius rod

mounting bolts

and nut

.

CF100AHXAA00USA

3.Remove radius rod.
4.Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

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REAR SUSPENSION

16
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.
Inspection

Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

FRONT LOWER LINK
Exploded View

Exploded View
SEC. 431

88 (9.0, 65)

AX000260

145 (15, 107)

DF100AHYAA00USA
Rear suspension member

Eccentric disk

Front lower link

Axel housing

Adjusting bolt

: Vehicle front

: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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REAR SUSPENSION

18

REAR LOWER LINK
Exploded View

Exploded View
SEC. 431

88 (9.0, 65)

88 (9.0, 65)

AX000260
DF100AI0AA00USA
Rear suspension member

Adjusting bolt

Eccentric disk

Rear lower link

: Vehicle front

: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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REAR SUSPENSION

20

REAR STABILIZER
Exploded View

Exploded View
SEC. 431
62 (6.3, 46)

164 (17, 121)

AX000270
164 (17, 121)
DF100AI2AA00USA
Rear suspension arm

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear stabilizer clamp

Rear stabilizer connecting rod

Rear stabilizer bushing

: Vehicle front

: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
TUBE COMPL-FILLER

Part No.
17220W040P

Quantity
1

Remarks
--

(Non-reusable parts)
Part Name
BOLT,PROPELLER SHAFT
NUT,PROPELLER SHAFT
BOLT,PROPELLER SHAFT
NUT,PROPELLER SHAFT
PIN,RR AXLE DRIVE SHAFT
NUT,RR AXLE DRIVE SHAFT
CLIP,RR AXLE DRIVE SHAFT
GASKET,CATALYTIC
CONVERTER

Part No.
3401B265
AX000207
3401B264
3401B263
3815B105
3815B113
39234W010P
1575A232

NUT,INDEP RR SUSP ARM

AX000260

NUT,INDEP RR SUSP ARM

AX000270

Quantity
4
2
4
4
2
2
2

2WD/4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD

Remarks
For Propeller shaft
For Propeller shaft
For Propeller shaft
For Propeller shaft
For Rear axle drive shaft
For Rear axle drive shaft
For Rear axle drive shaft

1

2WD/4WD

For Exhaust pipe

2
4
4
4

2WD/4WD
2WD/4WD
2WD/4WD
2WD/4WD

For Rear suspension arm
For Rear suspension assist link
For Rear suspension lower arm
For Rear suspension arm

WARRANTY
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to
repair. If an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the
condition, repair as described in this bulletin, and submit a normal warranty claim
using the information below.
LABOR
OPERATION
QUANTITY
REMARKS
LABOR OP CODE
TIME
Replacement
1
4.0H
2WD
173100LM
Replacement
1
5.3H
4WD
173100LN

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