The service and repair manual for the 1988 Land Rover Range Rover — the 3.5L V8 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Land Rover published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V8 — 216 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | 40th Anniversary Edition Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 2 complaints · 5 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Range Rover manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 432
- Accessories & Equipment 199
- General Information 1,379
- Body & Frame 82
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 95
- Brakes 47
- Maintenance 22
- Drivelines & Axles 65
- Steering 71
- Electrical 139
- Suspension 74
- Engine Mechanical 152
- Transmission 54
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Range Rover
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 89V012000Although full braking action can still be obtained,driver alarm from the incorrectly positioned peda.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage · 88V116000This could result in perforation of the filter casingand fuel leakage with potential for a fire.
- Equipment — other › labels · 88V195000Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.
- Seat Belts — front › retractor · 88V034000The nylon material swells in the presence of atmospherehumidity and can restrict movement of a locki.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 95V155000Fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Land Rover has issued 5 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Range Rover. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Range Rover manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Range Rover?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.5L V8 across the 40th Anniversary Edition Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Land Rover published for this year.
What 1988 Range Rover problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Range Rover, covering service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Land Rover dealers.
Does it include 1988 Range Rover 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.
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