Front Suspension –

Spyder-unique coil spring rate

Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) -  

Relocation of ECS control unit

Wiring harness changes

Coupe's ECS control unit mounting bracket modified to accommodate Spyder

Available modified as a service part

Brakes –

Relocated ABS electronic control unit

ECU must be removed to perform system diagnostics

Spyder-unique proportioning valve

Body –

Body Structure: Incorporation of additional body strengthening components

Major body modifications

Doors:

Spyder-unique due to strengthening components

Hole must be drilled in new service part to accept wire harness

Door Windows:

Incorporate "Express-Down" feature when operating retractable hardtop

Automatic raising feature when pressing and holding retractable hardtop "CLOSE" switch

Operates normally using switches when not operating hardtop

Wiring harness changes

Drivers and passenger side window has 2 additional relays

Passenger side is controlled through hardtop ECU

Front Fenders:

Spyder-unique

Lower portion modified to accommodate additional lower A-pillar structure

Lower mounting changed

RH fender has hole for mounting motor antenna

Hardtop "CLOSE"/"OPEN" and hard tonneau "CLOSE"/"OPEN" switch replace Active Aero switch in center console

Hard Tonneau:

Hard tonneau replaces liftgate Forward opening, rear hinged  Powered by electro-hydraulic system

Driver's liftgate release lever is used for hard tonneau manual release

Twin, cable-actuated, gear motor-released latches with integrated limit switches

Tonneau hinge-mounted hardtop down-stop lock prevents hardtop movement

Quarter Windows:

Power instead of fixed

Non-independent operation

Roof:

Steel roof and liftgate replaced by two-piece retracting composite roof Powered by electro-hydraulic system

Spyder-unique heated rear window replaces heated liftgate glass Uses coupe timer and switch

Weatherstrips:

Spyder-unique

Windshield Header:

Electro-mechanical header latch system

Single motor-driven assembly with dual latches with integrated limit switches

Manual override release latch feature

Wiring harness changes

Drip Moulding Modified coupe part

Hard Tonneau Spoiler:

Spyder-unique

Non-moveable design with integrated high-mount stop light

Liftgate Lock Cylinder:

Not used for Spyder Replaced by emblem cover

Rear Bumper Decal (LH):

MlTSUBlSHl decal is carry-over part without diamond star

Spyder-unique location

Rear Bumper Decal (RH)

SPYDER VR4 and SL decal are Spyder-unique

Spyder-unique location

Rear Bumper Upper Extensions:

LH and RH modified to accommodate Spyder-unique body structure

Side Air Dam:

Modified to accommodate Spyder-unique body structure

Interior -

Front Pillar Trim:

Modified coupe part

Front Seats:

Seat belt guides Spyder-unique

Seat recline angle restricted

Headlining:

Hard, molded, vinyl wrapped, multi-section

A/C in-car temperature sensor relocated to center headlining

Luggage Compartment Floor Boxes:

Modified coupe parts (LH) & (RH)

Luggage Compartment Trim:

Spyder-unique (soft trim)

Floor board replaced by an object-in-trunk sensor

Carry-over cargo lamp assembly, new switch and location changes

Wiring harness changes

Quarter Trim:

Spyder-unique

Courtesy lights carry-over coupe parts

Rearview Mirror:

Spyder-unique, self-dimming, lighted

Spyder-unique mounting location and mounting button

Coupe's mounting button may be existing but is not used and is covered by

a garnish

Rear Seatbacks and Locking System:

Spyder-unique

Seat Belts (Front and Rear):

Spyder-unique

Mounting points relocated

Sunvisors:

Spyder-unique

Chassis Electrical –

CD (Compact-Disc) Auto Changer:

CD changer cover deleted

Location is in same proximity as coupe

Spyder-unique front and rear mounting brackets

Surrounded by Spyder-unique body structure

Accessible through door in body structure behind RH rear seatback

Can be serviced by removing rear-facing body structure cover

HomeLinkTM Universal Transmitter:

All-new unit Located in center of windshield header garnish

Must be removed to access header latch manual override

Wiring harness changes

Motor Antenna:

Relocated from rear fender to front fender

Spyder-unique mounting hardware (some relocated coupe parts)

Relocated relay is mounted in passenger compartment, behind glove box

Wiring harness changes

Radio Amplifier:

Spyder has a different amplifier

Externally appears the same as coupe

Internally modified for better bass

Same attaching hardware

Rear Combination Lights:

LH and RH modified to accommodate Spyder-unique body structure

Not available as a service part modified for the Spyder

Modify prior to installation

Theft Alarm System:

Relocated light automatic shut-off unit

Relocated keyless entry antenna and receiver

Coupe's keyless entry receiver mounting bracket modified to accommodate

Spyder, available modified as a service part

Heater, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation-

Climate Control Temperature Sensor:

Located in rear headlining section

See page 55-1 in this Manual for informatio'n on operating the system

when the hardtop is open

Wiring harness changes