The service and repair manual for the 1989 Plymouth Sundance — 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 4 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | RS Hatchback 4-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 51 complaints · 15 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Sundance manual





03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 232
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 169
- Body & Frame 62
- Maintenance 86
- Brakes 85
- Restraints 11
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 92
- Electrical 240
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 126
- Transmission 196
- Engine Performance 922
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Sundance
- 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.
- Seat Belts · 92V053000Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a.
Owners have filed 51 complaints and Plymouth has issued 15 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Sundance. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Sundance manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Sundance?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the RS Hatchback 4-Door, RS Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1989 Sundance problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Sundance, covering engine and engine cooling, suspension, seat belts. 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 1989 Sundance wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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