The service and repair manual for the 1985 Chrysler Laser — 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 trims. 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | XE Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 9 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 Laser manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 911
- Accessories & Equipment 201
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 96
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 84
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 101
- Electrical 223
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 129
- Transmission 122
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 Laser
- Seats · 89V011000This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for los.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 85V010000An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp.
Owners have filed 9 complaints and Chrysler has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1985 Laser. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 Laser manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 Laser?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the XE Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1985 Laser problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1985 Laser, covering seats, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1985 Laser wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 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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