The service and repair manual for the 1996 Eagle Summit — 1.5L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 8 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 112 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | ESi Sedan 4-Door · ESi Coupe 2-Door · DL Sedan 4-Door · DL Coupe 2-Door · Base Wagon 3-Door · LX Wagon 3-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Summit manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 86
- General Information 1,460
- Accessories & Equipment 123
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 97
- Body & Frame 48
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 194
- Restraints 49
- Drivelines & Axles 31
- Steering 113
- Electrical 109
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 12
- Transmission 193
- Engine Performance 113
- Tighten bearing to 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Summit
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V168000This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V168003This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Eagle has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Summit. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Summit manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Summit?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the ESi Sedan 4-Door, ESi Coupe 2-Door, DL Sedan 4-Door, DL Coupe 2-Door, Base Wagon 3-Door, LX Wagon 3-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, DL Wagon 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Eagle published for this year.
What 1996 Summit problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Summit, covering 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 1996 Summit wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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