The service and repair manual for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 8 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 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · LE Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · LE Sedan 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LE Wagon 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 9 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Reliant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 61
- Engine Performance 742
- Accessories & Equipment 178
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 19
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 140
- Electrical 184
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 163
- Transmission 86
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Reliant
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 86V053000Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
Owners have filed 9 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Reliant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Reliant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Reliant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, LE Sedan 4-Door, SE Wagon 4-Door, LE Sedan 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LE Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1986 Reliant problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Reliant, covering electrical system. 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 Reliant 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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