The service and repair manual for the 1988 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 year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | L Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 5 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Cordia manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,379
- Accessories & Equipment 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 59
- Maintenance 66
- Steering 46
- Electrical 87
- Suspension 19
- Engine Mechanical 118
- Transmission 114
- Engine Performance 493
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Cordia
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103004The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Cordia. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Cordia manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Cordia?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 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 1988 Cordia problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 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 1988 Cordia 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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