The service and repair manual for the 1988 Acura Legend — the 2.7L V6 engine, 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L V6 — 163 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 · 42 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Legend manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- General Information 1,413
- Accessories & Equipment 171
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 124
- Body & Frame 98
- Maintenance 100
- Brakes 138
- Restraints 33
- Steering 72
- Electrical 131
- Suspension 72
- Engine Mechanical 145
- Transmission 123
- Engine Performance 514
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Legend
- Equipment — other › owners/service/other manual · 87V171000Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
Owners have filed 42 complaints and Acura has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Legend. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Legend manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Legend?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.7L 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 1988 Legend problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Legend, covering equipment. 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 Legend 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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