The service and repair manual for the 1987 Audi 5000 — 2.3L I5 and 2.2L 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 year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I5 — 141 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I5 — 136 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I5 — 136 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | S Wagon 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door · CS Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 1987 5000 variants | 5000 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 13 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 5000 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 54
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 51
- Brakes 152
- Maintenance 113
- Drivelines & Axles 31
- Steering 57
- Electrical 124
- Suspension 24
- Engine Mechanical 139
- Transmission 54
- Engine Performance 628
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 5000
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 89V006000Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
- Service Brakes, Air — disc › caliper · 87V158000Overheated calipers could cause brake pedal to feelspongy and could result in one brake circuit beco.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 87V157000Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 5000. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 5000 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 5000?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.3L I5 and 2.2L I5 and 2.2L I5 across the S Wagon 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, CS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1987 5000 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 5000, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. 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 1987 5000 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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