1990 Acura Legend Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1990 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 year1990
Engines
2.7L V6 — 163 cu in, SOHC
TrimsL Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 45 complaints · 5 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Legend manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 70
  • General Information 1,437
  • Accessories & Equipment 319
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 147
  • Body & Frame 112
  • Maintenance 100
  • Brakes 132
  • Restraints 33
  • Drivelines & Axles 12
  • Steering 65
  • Electrical 136
  • Suspension 54
  • Engine Mechanical 133
  • Transmission 124
  • Engine Performance 420
  • Integra & Legend 37

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Legend

  1. Air Bags — frontal · 90E043003
    Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment w.
  2. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001
    The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 45 complaints and Acura has issued 5 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Legend. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1990 Legend manual

Is this manual specific to the 1990 Legend?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 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 1990 Legend problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 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 1990 Legend wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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