The service and repair manual for the 1989 Subaru XT — 1.8L H4 and 2.7L H6 engines, 2 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, SOHC 2.7L H6 — 163 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GL Coupe 2-Door · XT6 Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 XT manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- Engine Performance 479
- Accessories & Equipment 73
- General Information 1,381
- Body & Frame 23
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 58
- Brakes 46
- Maintenance 48
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 91
- Electrical 108
- Suspension 67
- Engine Mechanical 101
- Transmission 201
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 XT
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 05E065000In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Subaru has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1989 XT. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 XT manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 XT?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 1.8L H4 and 2.7L H6 across the GL Coupe 2-Door, XT6 Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1989 XT problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 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 1989 XT 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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