The service and repair manual for the 1987 Honda Prelude — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 2 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 | 2.0L I4 — 119 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 112 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 17 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Prelude manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 27
- General Information 1,367
- Accessories & Equipment 78
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 73
- Body & Frame 24
- Maintenance 27
- Brakes 53
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 66
- Electrical 106
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 165
- Transmission 53
- Engine Performance 603
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Prelude
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 92V028001Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when e.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 92V028000Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when e.
Owners have filed 17 complaints and Honda has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Prelude. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Prelude manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Prelude?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1987 Prelude problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Prelude, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 Prelude 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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