1988 Audi 5000 Quattro Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1988 Audi 5000 Quattro — 2.3L I5 and 2.2L I5 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1988
Engines
2.3L I5 — 141 cu in, SOHC
2.2L I5 — 136 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged
TrimsS Sedan 4-Door · CS Sedan 4-Door · CS Wagon 4-Door
Other 1988 5000 Quattro variants5000 →
Federal record2 recalls · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 5000 Quattro manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 71
  • General Information 1,391
  • Accessories & Equipment 26
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 68
  • Brakes 149
  • Maintenance 113
  • Drivelines & Axles 31
  • Steering 57
  • Electrical 102
  • Suspension 38
  • Engine Mechanical 142
  • Transmission 26
  • Engine Performance 419
  • Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 29

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 5000 Quattro

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline · 89V006000
    Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 87V157000
    Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.

Owners have filed 1 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 5000 Quattro. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1988 5000 Quattro manual

Is this manual specific to the 1988 5000 Quattro?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.3L I5 and 2.2L I5 across the S Sedan 4-Door, CS Sedan 4-Door, CS Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 1988 5000 Quattro problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 5000 Quattro, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.

Does it include 1988 5000 Quattro wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 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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