The service and repair manual for the 1988 Toyota 4Runner, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SR5, Automatic · SR5, Standard |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 12 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 4Runner manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 740
- Accessories & Equipment 122
- General Information 1,356
- Body & Frame 27
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 80
- Brakes 64
- Maintenance 54
- Drivelines & Axles 43
- Steering 84
- Electrical 112
- Suspension 32
- Engine Mechanical 107
- Transmission 53
- All Models 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 4Runner
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 88V019000Heat from the egr could cause the hose to crack andresult in fuel leakage.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Toyota has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 1988 4Runner. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 4Runner manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 4Runner?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year across the Base, Automatic, Base, Standard, SR5, Automatic, SR5, Standard trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 1988 4Runner problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 4Runner, 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 Toyota dealers.
Does it include 1988 4Runner wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 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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