The service and repair manual for the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle — 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Caravelle manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 779
- Accessories & Equipment 225
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 48
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 78
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 133
- Electrical 372
- Suspension 85
- Engine Mechanical 116
- Transmission 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Caravelle
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Caravelle. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Caravelle manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Caravelle?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1987 Caravelle problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Caravelle, covering 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 1987 Caravelle 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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