The service and repair manual for the 1982 Nissan Sentra — the 1.5L I4 engine, 5 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · DX Hatchback 2-Door · DX Wagon 4-Door · DX Sedan 4-Door · DX Sedan 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Sentra manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 21
- Engine Performance 368
- Accessories & Equipment 52
- General Information 1,402
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 51
- Steering 86
- Electrical 203
- Suspension 37
- Engine Mechanical 154
- Transmission 13
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Sentra
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 83V112000The wiper blade may extend too far and catch on the radio antenna bracket. the connection of the wiper arm and the pivot could be damaged. the condition is caused by an incorrect setting of the wiper.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Sentra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Sentra manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Sentra?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, DX Hatchback 2-Door, DX Wagon 4-Door, DX Sedan 4-Door, DX Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1982 Sentra problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Sentra, covering visibility. 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 1982 Sentra wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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