The service and repair manual for the 1989 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 recalls · 47 complaints · 5 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Legend manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- General Information 1,437
- Accessories & Equipment 161
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 113
- Body & Frame 113
- Maintenance 100
- Brakes 131
- Restraints 33
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 67
- Electrical 122
- Suspension 47
- Engine Mechanical 127
- Transmission 125
- Engine Performance 375
- Master Cylinder Nut 11
- Accumulator Mounting Bolt 84
- Control Unit Mounting Screws 84
- Maintenance Bleeder Screw 48
- Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt 84
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Legend
- Air Bags — frontal · 90E043003Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment w.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 47 complaints and Acura has issued 5 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Legend. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Legend manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Legend?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 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 1989 Legend problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Legend, covering air bags, 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 1989 Legend wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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