The service and repair manual for the 1988 Volvo 760 — 2.8L V6 and 2.3L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — 174 cu in, SOHC 2.3L I4 — 141 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | GLE Wagon 4-Door · GLE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 10 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 760 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 70
- General Information 1,399
- Accessories & Equipment 103
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 85
- Body & Frame 94
- Maintenance 107
- Brakes 99
- Restraints 48
- Electrical 110
- Steering 48
- Engine Mechanical 192
- Suspension 44
- Engine Performance 475
- Transmission 145
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 760
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 87V195000If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to t.
Owners have filed 10 complaints and Volvo has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 1988 760. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 760 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 760?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.3L I4 across the GLE Wagon 4-Door, GLE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1988 760 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 760, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1988 760 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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