The service and repair manual for the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 6 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Premium Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Premium Convertible 2-Door · GTS Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 40 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 LeBaron manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 252
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 144
- Body & Frame 76
- Maintenance 88
- Brakes 89
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 82
- Electrical 299
- Suspension 77
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 81
- Engine Performance 1,073
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 LeBaron
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Chrysler has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1988 LeBaron. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 LeBaron manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 LeBaron?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, Premium Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Premium Convertible 2-Door, GTS Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1988 LeBaron problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 LeBaron, covering suspension. 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 LeBaron 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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