The service and repair manual for the 1990 Dodge Shadow — 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 4 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ES Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · ES Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 50 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Shadow manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,416
- Accessories & Equipment 216
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 174
- Body & Frame 44
- Maintenance 86
- Brakes 76
- Restraints 48
- Drivelines & Axles 25
- Steering 148
- Electrical 203
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 135
- Transmission 79
- Engine Performance 915
- Seat To Floor Mounting Nuts & 21
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Shadow
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 50 complaints and Dodge has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Shadow. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Shadow manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Shadow?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the ES Hatchback 4-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 1990 Shadow problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 Shadow, covering engine and engine cooling, suspension. 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 1990 Shadow wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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