1986-1989 Honda Accord Service Manual
1986-1989 Honda Accord documentation detailing engine, transmission, and electrical systems with diagnostic procedures. Ref: C8049A
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Honda Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Honda Accord 1600, Honda Accord 2000
Sub-models / Variants: STD, LX, GL, EX, EXi, EXR, EXC, Aerodeck, 3D, 4D, 5-speed, Automatic, 2WD
Trade Names: Accord
Build Years: 1986–1989
Serial Numbers: JHMCA53400C000001, A20A4–1000001, A2K5–1000001, F4–6000001
Technical Data:
- Engine types: A20A1, A20A2, A20A4, A16A1
- Engine displacement: 1598 cc (1600), 1955 cc (2000)
- Cylinder head bolt torque: 68 Nm (49 lb-ft)
- Engine oil capacity: 4.0 liters (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) with filter
- Coolant capacity: 5.5 to 6.3 liters depending on model and engine
- Idle speed (manual transmission): 750 ± 50 rpm
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1986–1989 Honda Accord Factory Service Manual
- Covers 1986–1989 Honda Accord 1600 and 2000 variants including STD, LX, GL, EX, EXi, and Aerodeck body styles with 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions
- Official Honda publication First Edition 10/85, Third Print 11/89
- Contains 470+ pages of engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel system service data with 896 total pages including cross-reference indexes
- Delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- This 1986–1989 Honda Accord factory manual is the definitive reference for the A20A4 and A16A1 engine builds, documenting fuel injection, carbureted setups, and manual or automatic drivetrain assemblies
Technical Documentation Scope
The 1986–1989 Honda Accord service manual documents critical maintenance and engine systems through detailed technical sections. Coverage includes the A16A1 and A20A4 engine blocks, illustrating disassembly, internal clearances, piston-to-bore tolerances, and crankshaft journal specifications. The transmission chapters provide complete reference values for both 5-speed manual configurations and 4-speed automatic units, detailing hydraulic pressures, clutch plate thicknesses, and shift fork tolerances.
Specification Highlights
Torque values for the 1986–1989 Honda Accord cylinder head are documented at 68 Nm (49 lb-ft) across the specified multi-stage sequence. Main bearing oil clearance for the No. 1, 2, 4, and 5 journals is listed at 0.026–0.055 mm in the crankshaft specification table. Intake valve clearance for the 1986–1989 Honda Accord is specified at 0.12–0.17 mm in the engine data section. Learn more about how factory workshop documentation is structured to assist in your project preparation. Reference only — always consult a certified technician before performing service on this equipment. This official Honda OEM workshop manual provides comprehensive specifications for the 1986–1989 Honda Accord, documenting engine, chassis, transmission, and electrical systems for the A20A and A16A-series engine configurations.
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