1987 Nissan 200SX Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan 200SX — 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1987
Engines
3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC
2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, SOHC
1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, turbocharged
TrimsSE Hatchback 2-Door · XE Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · XE Hatchback 2-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 14 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 200SX manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 67
  • Engine Performance 496
  • Accessories & Equipment 122
  • General Information 1,392
  • Body & Frame 14
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 76
  • Brakes 42
  • Maintenance 79
  • Drivelines & Axles 17
  • Steering 48
  • Electrical 120
  • Suspension 34
  • Engine Mechanical 122
  • Transmission 45

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 200SX

  1. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103002
    The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 95I006000
    Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.

Owners have filed 14 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1987 200SX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1987 200SX manual

Is this manual specific to the 1987 200SX?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the SE Hatchback 2-Door, XE Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, XE Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 1987 200SX problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 200SX, covering seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.

Does it include 1987 200SX 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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