The service and repair manual for the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron — 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 4 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 | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Mark Cross Convertible 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1983 LeBaron manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 54
- Engine Performance 544
- Accessories & Equipment 152
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 55
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 90
- Drivelines & Axles 18
- Steering 90
- Electrical 185
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 129
- Transmission 80
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1983 LeBaron
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 89V052000Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could.
- Equipment — electrical · 82V092000The travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. this condition can cause damage to internal components.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 82V123000Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 82V085000On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Chrysler has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1983 LeBaron. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1983 LeBaron manual
Is this manual specific to the 1983 LeBaron?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1983 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Mark Cross Convertible 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1983 LeBaron problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1983 LeBaron, covering suspension, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1983 LeBaron wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1983 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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