1988 Nissan Sentra Service and Repair Manual

This 1988 Nissan Sentra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year and trim, so the specifications and procedures inside are the ones Nissan published for your car rather than a generic figure borrowed from another year.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door sedan
• 4-door wagon
• 2-door coupe
• 2-door hatchback
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• E
• GXE
• SE
• XE

Known issues on the 1988 Sentra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the front seat belt buckle assembly: the red plastic release buttons marked "PRESS" can break, and broken pieces can fall into the buckle assembly and cause it to operate improperly, so the belt fails to provide adequate protection in a crash. Owners have filed 39 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.

From a seat belt buckle inspection to a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1988 Sentra.