The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Shadow — 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 5 trims. 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 year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | ES Hatchback 4-Door · Shelby Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · ES Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 19 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Shadow manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,074
- Accessories & Equipment 171
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 55
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 144
- Brakes 89
- Maintenance 86
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 82
- Electrical 258
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 57
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Shadow
- Seat Belts — front › retractor · 88V129000Seat belt lock would extract and child seat may move outof its restrained position.
Owners have filed 19 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Shadow. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Shadow manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Shadow?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the ES Hatchback 4-Door, Shelby Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, ES Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1988 Shadow problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Shadow, covering seat belts. 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 Shadow 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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