The service and repair manual for the 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — the 5.2L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chrysler published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 9 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Fifth Avenue manual





03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,392
- Accessories & Equipment 173
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 104
- Body & Frame 72
- Maintenance 72
- Brakes 149
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 37
- Steering 106
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 45
- Engine Mechanical 144
- Transmission 139
- Engine Performance 465
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Fifth Avenue
- Electrical System — wiring › front underhood · 87V164000Trapped wires may eventually cause a high resistanceelectrical short that can result in an underhood.
Owners have filed 9 complaints and Chrysler has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Fifth Avenue. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Fifth Avenue manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Fifth Avenue?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 5.2L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1988 Fifth Avenue problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Fifth Avenue, covering electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chrysler dealers.
Does it include 1988 Fifth Avenue 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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