1983 Honda Prelude Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Honda Prelude is built around the specific year and trim, giving you the torque values, clearances, and repair steps Honda actually published for this car instead of a generic stand-in from another model year.

Engines covered

• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1983 Prelude. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the fuel filler and breather pipes: if the plastic coating on these steel pipes is damaged, salt water can work its way underneath and corrode the metal, eventually rusting through and letting gasoline fumes and fuel leak out where they could ignite. Owners have filed 2 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that fuel system are here.

Whether you're inspecting the fuel filler and breather pipes for corrosion or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your 1983 Prelude.