The service and repair manual for the 1988 Eagle Premier — 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Eagle published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | ES Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 114 complaints · 7 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Premier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- General Information 1,369
- Accessories & Equipment 100
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 117
- Brakes 51
- Maintenance 56
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 108
- Electrical 230
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 171
- Transmission 115
- Engine Performance 361
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 52
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Premier
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system › heater core · 88V087000The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the p.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 88V002000This could result in increased brake pedal travel andpartial loss of braking capability.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 88V128000Vehicles would be subject to transmission failures.
Owners have filed 114 complaints and Eagle has issued 7 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Premier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Premier manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Premier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the ES Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Eagle published for this year.
What 1988 Premier problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Premier, covering visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Eagle dealers.
Does it include 1988 Premier 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.
RelatedOther Premier years and 1988 Eagle models
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