The service and repair manual for the 1982 Subaru GL — the 1.8L H4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 GL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 13
- Engine Performance 302
- Accessories & Equipment 28
- General Information 1,366
- Brakes 30
- Maintenance 18
- Steering 55
- Electrical 131
- Suspension 37
- Engine Mechanical 139
- In. (mm) In. (mm) 1,600
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 GL
- Suspension — rear · 90V086000The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Subaru has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1982 GL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 GL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 GL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.8L H4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1982 GL problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 GL, covering suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 1982 GL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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