1987 Mitsubishi Cordia Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1987 Mitsubishi Cordia — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1987
Engines
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC
1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged
TrimsL Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 1 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Cordia manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 66
  • General Information 1,379
  • Accessories & Equipment 77
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 85
  • Brakes 63
  • Maintenance 66
  • Drivelines & Axles 12
  • Steering 52
  • Electrical 119
  • Suspension 36
  • Engine Mechanical 126
  • Transmission 66
  • Engine Performance 538

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Cordia

  1. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103004
    The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 1 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Cordia. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1987 Cordia manual

Is this manual specific to the 1987 Cordia?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the L Hatchback 2-Door, Turbo Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.

What 1987 Cordia problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Cordia, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.

Does it include 1987 Cordia 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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