The service and repair manual for the 1987 Plymouth Reliant — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 5 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 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · LE Sedan 4-Door · LE Sedan 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LE Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 12 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Reliant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- Engine Performance 628
- Accessories & Equipment 194
- General Information 1,391
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 146
- Electrical 346
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 141
- Transmission 87
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Reliant
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Reliant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Reliant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Reliant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, LE Sedan 4-Door, LE Sedan 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LE Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1987 Reliant problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Reliant, covering 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 1987 Reliant 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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