The service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan 300ZX — 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 3 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 year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 2+2 Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Turbo Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 30 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 300ZX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 478
- Accessories & Equipment 229
- General Information 1,392
- Body & Frame 77
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 126
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 73
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 48
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 43
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 56
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 300ZX
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 87V098000This could result in a vehicle accident.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and Nissan has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1987 300ZX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 300ZX manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 300ZX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the 2+2 Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Turbo Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1987 300ZX problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 300ZX, covering power train. 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 300ZX 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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