1988 Dodge Raider Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Raider — the 2.6L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1988
Engines
2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC
TrimsBase Sport Utility 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 12 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Raider manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 57
  • General Information 1,391
  • Accessories & Equipment 17
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 78
  • Brakes 64
  • Maintenance 73
  • Drivelines & Axles 52
  • Steering 64
  • Electrical 100
  • Suspension 38
  • Engine Mechanical 121
  • Transmission 102
  • Engine Performance 335

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Raider

  1. Trailer Hitches · 93E023000
    If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicl.

Owners have filed 12 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Raider. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1988 Raider manual

Is this manual specific to the 1988 Raider?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.6L I4 across the Base Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.

What 1988 Raider problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Raider, covering trailer hitches. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.

Does it include 1988 Raider 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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