The service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan Sentra — 1.7L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 12 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 | 1.7L I4 — 103 cu in 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · E Wagon 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · XE Sedan 2-Door · XE Coupe 2-Door · E Sedan 2-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 46 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Sentra manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,392
- Accessories & Equipment 63
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 38
- Maintenance 98
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 56
- Electrical 118
- Suspension 37
- Engine Mechanical 133
- Transmission 54
- Engine Performance 452
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Sentra
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103002The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 46 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Sentra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Sentra manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Sentra?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.7L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, E Wagon 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, XE Sedan 2-Door, XE Coupe 2-Door, E Sedan 2-Door, E Hatchback 2-Door, E Sedan 4-Door, XE Wagon 4-Door, XE Hatchback 2-Door, XE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1987 Sentra problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Sentra, covering seat belts. 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 Sentra 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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