The service and repair manual for the 1987 Hyundai Excel — the 1.5L I4 engine, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Hyundai published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GLS Hatchback 4-Door · GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · GL Hatchback 2-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 16 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Excel manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,357
- Accessories & Equipment 31
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 66
- Brakes 29
- Maintenance 44
- Steering 51
- Electrical 81
- Suspension 39
- Engine Mechanical 130
- Transmission 38
- Engine Performance 219
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Excel
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › pads · 87V180000There may be a loss of braking efficiency duringrepeated hard application of brakes which could resu.
- Power Train — manual transmission · 93V167000Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and ca.
Owners have filed 16 complaints and Hyundai has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Excel. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Excel manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Excel?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the GLS Hatchback 4-Door, GL Sedan 4-Door, GL Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, GL Hatchback 2-Door, GLS Sedan 4-Door, GLS Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Hyundai published for this year.
What 1987 Excel problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Excel, covering 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 Hyundai dealers.
Does it include 1987 Excel wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 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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