1988 Acura Integra Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1988 Acura Integra — the 1.6L I4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1988
Engines
1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC
TrimsRS Hatchback 4-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · LS Hatchback 4-Door · LS Special Edition Hatchback 2-Door · LS Hatchback 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 12 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Integra manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 65
  • General Information 1,366
  • Accessories & Equipment 133
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 78
  • Body & Frame 59
  • Maintenance 61
  • Brakes 138
  • Steering 72
  • Electrical 114
  • Suspension 72
  • Engine Mechanical 141
  • Transmission 148
  • Engine Performance 487
  • All Models 37

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Integra

  1. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001
    The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 12 complaints and Acura has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Integra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1988 Integra manual

Is this manual specific to the 1988 Integra?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 across the RS Hatchback 4-Door, RS Hatchback 2-Door, LS Hatchback 4-Door, LS Special Edition Hatchback 2-Door, LS Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.

What 1988 Integra problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Integra, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.

Does it include 1988 Integra wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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