1987 Acura Integra Service and Repair Manual
The 1987 Acura Integra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, covering the 1.6L DOHC I4 and all five RS and LS hatchback trims listed for 1987, so every specification and sequence lines up with your engine and trim.
Engines
- 1.6L I4 — 1590cc (97 cu in), DOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
Trims
- RS Hatchback 4-Door
- RS Hatchback 2-Door
- LS Hatchback 4-Door
- LS Special Edition Hatchback 2-Door
- LS Hatchback 2-Door
Known issues on the 1987 Integra. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first concerns the owner's manual: information required by FMVSS 210, sections 6A and 6B, was omitted, so the vehicle's manual information does not comply with that standard. The second concerns windshield wiper visibility — under high ambient temperatures the front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged, which could result in windshield wiper failure and would affect driver visibility. Owners have filed 12 complaints for the year, and 3 technical service bulletins have been issued. This manual carries the factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind those systems.
From a routine service interval to a wiper system fault or a hard-to-trace electrical problem, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1987 Integra.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the la
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
TWO SUSPENSION RAILS THAT SUPPORT FLOOR VEHICLE AND TWO WHICH THE TORSION BARS ATTACHED, THERE IS RUST THROUGH ON ONE SUSPENSION RAIL IN ONE SMALL AREA. TT
ACURA'S OWNER'S MANUAL MAKES NO MENTION OF THE TIMING BELT. ACURA'S SERVICE MANUAL MAKES NO MENTION OF THE PERIODIC MILEAGE INTERVAL AT WHICH THE TIMING BELT MUST BE REPLACED. ACURA HAS FAILED TO MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATION TO ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS AS TO THE MILEAGE INTERVAL AT WHICH THE TIMING BELT MUST BE REPLACED. AS A RESULT, ACURA VEHICLES ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND ARE STALLING ON HIGHWAYS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
TAKATA RECALL
HATCH BACK STRUTS HAS NOT OPERATED PROPERLY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE HIT ON THE HEAD CONTINUOUSLY.
SEAT MATERIAL NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO ENDURE HEAT/SUN AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *SKD
THE CLUTCH THROW-OUT LEVER BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE REMAINED AT STOP. NLM
THE PIN THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CONNECTS TO AT BRAKE CALIPER BECOMES RUSTY/BINDING INSIDE CALIPER, CAUSING REAR CALIPERS TO FAIL. ALSO, REPLACED BOTH REAR CALIPERS. *AK
CLUTCH LEVER BROKE WITH CAR STOPPED AND IN GEAR. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ENDANGERING THE PEDESTIANS. *AK
TIMING BELT BROKE (4TH VEHICLE FROM 471584). *AK
WHEN DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON THEY SOMETIMES FLICKER AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME BACK ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SUB-FRAMES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTING AWAY FROM TORSION BARS; IF THEY SNAP OFF, DRIVER WILL LOOSE CONROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
THE CONSUMER'S 1987 ACURA INTEGRA LX EXPERIENCED STEERING WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE**CC UPON QUICK REMOVAL OF THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER COVER, A CIRCULAR CRACK WAS DISCOVERED THAT ENCOMPASSED ABOUT 95% OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE SURROUNDING THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINED NUT. *NM
WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL GASOLINE VAPORS SEEPS INTO VEHICLES INTERIOR. TT
