The service and repair manual for the 1987 Acura Legend — 2.7L V6 and 2.5L V6 engines, 6 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 year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L V6 — 163 cu in, SOHC 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | L Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 9 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Legend manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 71
- General Information 1,398
- Accessories & Equipment 117
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Body & Frame 64
- Maintenance 100
- Brakes 119
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 68
- Electrical 130
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 147
- Transmission 50
- Engine Performance 354
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Legend
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 9 complaints and Acura has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Legend. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Legend manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Legend?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.7L V6 and 2.5L V6 across the L Coupe 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LS Coupe 2-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1987 Legend problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 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 1987 Legend wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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