The service and repair manual for the 1986 Chrysler Laser — 2.5L I4 and 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | XE Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Laser manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 920
- Accessories & Equipment 256
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 40
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 84
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 127
- Electrical 297
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 218
- Transmission 119
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Laser
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 86V053000Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Chrysler has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Laser. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Laser manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Laser?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 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 1986 Laser problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Laser, covering electrical system, 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 1986 Laser wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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