The service and repair manual for the 1986 Acura Legend — the 2.5L V6 engine, 1 trim. 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 year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 17 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Legend manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- General Information 1,366
- Accessories & Equipment 105
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 36
- Body & Frame 54
- Maintenance 68
- Brakes 52
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 69
- Electrical 120
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 146
- Transmission 38
- Engine Performance 339
- Front 56
- Rear 28
- Integra 17
- Legend 20
- Flex Hose-to-Caliper Banjo Bolt 25
- Master Cylinder Stop Bolt 84
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Legend
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 17 complaints and Acura has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Legend. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Legend manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Legend?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1986 Legend problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Legend, 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 1986 Legend wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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