The service and repair manual for the 1986 Plymouth Caravelle — 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 5.2L V8 engines, 2 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Caravelle manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 921
- Accessories & Equipment 189
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 40
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 78
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 127
- Electrical 211
- Suspension 86
- Engine Mechanical 107
- Transmission 147
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Caravelle
- Seats — front assembly › power adjust · 88V061000Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Caravelle. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Caravelle manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Caravelle?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1986 Caravelle problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Caravelle, covering seats, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1986 Caravelle wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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