The service and repair manual for the 1990 Plymouth Acclaim — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 70 complaints · 30 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Acclaim manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,416
- Accessories & Equipment 213
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 174
- Body & Frame 36
- Maintenance 84
- Brakes 76
- Restraints 48
- Drivelines & Axles 25
- Steering 135
- Electrical 190
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 203
- Transmission 251
- Engine Performance 849
- Dual-Function Switch Mounting 17
- Multi-Function Switch Retaining 17
- Steering Column Cover Screws 17
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 Acclaim
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 70 complaints and Plymouth has issued 30 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Acclaim. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Acclaim manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Acclaim?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1990 Acclaim problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 Acclaim, covering engine and engine cooling, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1990 Acclaim wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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