1989 Honda Prelude Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Honda Prelude is built around the exact trim you own, so the specifications, adjustment values and repair sequences inside are the ones Honda published for your car, not a generic Prelude-era approximation.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• 2.0 S
• 2.0 Si
• 2.0 Si 4WS

Known issues on the 1989 Prelude. 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 falling into the buckle can cause it to operate improperly, so the belt would not provide adequate protection in a crash. Owners have filed 28 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.

Whether you're inspecting a front seat belt buckle or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1989 Prelude.