The service and repair manual for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird — 5.0L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 2.8L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Trans Am Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 11 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Firebird manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 1,841
- Accessories & Equipment 283
- General Information 1,527
- Body & Frame 85
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 185
- Brakes 106
- Maintenance 44
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 129
- Electrical 189
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 334
- Transmission 394
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Electric Pump-to-Bracket Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Firebird
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 90V105000This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and prot.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and Pontiac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Firebird. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Firebird manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Firebird?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 2.8L V6 across the Trans Am Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1987 Firebird problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Firebird, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1987 Firebird 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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