The service and repair manual for the 1987 Honda Civic — 1.3L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.3L I4 — 82 cu in, SOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DX Hatchback 2-Door · Si Hatchback 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CRX HF Coupe 2-Door · CRX Coupe 2-Door · 1500 S Hatchback 2-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 41 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Civic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,368
- Accessories & Equipment 56
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 65
- Maintenance 54
- Brakes 53
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 80
- Electrical 148
- Suspension 48
- Engine Mechanical 197
- Transmission 54
- Engine Performance 624
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Civic
- Equipment — other › owners/service/other manual · 87V171000Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 88V180000This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.
Owners have filed 41 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Civic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Civic manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Civic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.3L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the DX Hatchback 2-Door, Si Hatchback 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, CRX HF Coupe 2-Door, CRX Coupe 2-Door, 1500 S Hatchback 2-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, CRX Si Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1987 Civic problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Civic, covering equipment, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 1987 Civic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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