The service and repair manual for the 1982 Chrysler Imperial — 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Hardtop 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Imperial manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- Engine Performance 273
- Accessories & Equipment 390
- General Information 1,683
- Body & Frame 78
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 92
- Brakes 84
- Maintenance 106
- Drivelines & Axles 74
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 386
- Steering 253
- Engine Mechanical 287
- Suspension 89
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Imperial
- Vehicle Speed Control · 81V111000The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chrysler has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Imperial. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Imperial manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Imperial?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.2L V8 across the Base Hardtop 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1982 Imperial problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Imperial, covering vehicle speed control. 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 1982 Imperial wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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