1987 Nissan 200SX Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan 200SX is built around this exact year and trim, giving you the torque values, clearances, and procedures Nissan actually published for your car instead of a generic stand-in.

Engines covered

• 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four — turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• SE
• XE

Known issues on the 1987 200SX. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the fuel injection system, where fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire, addressed by replacing the fuel injectors and related hoses on affected vehicles. The second covers the front seat belt buckle assembly: the red plastic release buttons marked "PRESS" can break, and broken pieces falling into the buckle assembly can cause it to operate improperly, leaving occupants without adequate crash protection. Owners have filed 14 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether you're tracing a fuel injector leak or inspecting the front seat belt buckles, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1987 200SX.