The service and repair manual for the 1986 Subaru XT — 1.8L H4 and 1.8L H4 engines, 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, SOHC 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | GL Coupe 2-Door · DL Coupe 2-Door · GL-10 Turbo Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 XT manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,371
- Accessories & Equipment 60
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 52
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 62
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 70
- Electrical 86
- Suspension 67
- Engine Mechanical 155
- Transmission 45
- Engine Performance 568
- Front 145
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 XT
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 05E065000In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Subaru has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1986 XT. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 XT manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 XT?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 1.8L H4 and 1.8L H4 across the GL Coupe 2-Door, DL Coupe 2-Door, GL-10 Turbo Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1986 XT problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 XT, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1986 XT 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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