Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Pontiac: 1986
1986 PontiacSECTION 1986
- 6000
- Bonneville
- Fiero
- Firebird
- Grand AM
- Grand Prix
- J2000/Sunbird L4-112 1.8L
- Parisienne
- T1000 L4-98 1.6L
- 1000
- 6000
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9
- SE, 4D Sedan
- SE, 4D Wagon
- STE
- Bonneville
- Base, 3.8 A
- Base, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 3.8 A
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- LE, 3.8 A
- LE, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- LE, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- LE, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- LE, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- LE, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Fiero
- Firebird
- Base, 2.5 2
- Base, 2.8 S, Automatic
- Base, 2.8 S, Standard, MB1
- Base, 2.8 S, Standard, MC4
- Base, 5.0 H, Automatic
- Base, 5.0 H, Standard
- SE, 2.8 S, Automatic
- SE, 2.8 S, Standard, MB1
- SE, 2.8 S, Standard, MC4
- SE, 5.0 H, Automatic
- SE, 5.0 H, Standard
- Trans Am, 5.0 F
- Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic
- Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard
- Grand Am
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard
- Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard
- LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard
- LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L
- SE, 2D Coupe
- SE, 4D Sedan
- Grand Prix
- Base, 3.8 A
- Base, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 3.8 A
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- LE, 3.8 A
- LE, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- LE, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- LE, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- LE, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- LE, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Parisienne
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8
- Brougham, 5.0 Y
- Sunbird
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Standard
- Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- Base, 4D Wagon, Standard
- GT, 2D Convertible, 1.8 0, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, 1.8 0, Standard
- GT, 2D Convertible, 1.8 J, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, 1.8 J, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, 1.8 0, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, 1.8 0, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, 1.8 J, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, 1.8 J, Standard
- GT, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 0, Automatic
- GT, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 0, Standard
- GT, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 J, Automatic
- GT, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 J, Standard
- GT, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Automatic
- GT, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Standard
- GT, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Automatic
- GT, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Standard
- GT, 4D Sedan, 2.0 P
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8 0, Standard
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8 J, Standard
- LE, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- LE, 4D Wagon, Standard
- SE, 2D Convertible, 1.8 0, Automatic
- SE, 2D Convertible, 1.8 0, Standard
- SE, 2D Convertible, 1.8 J, Automatic
- SE, 2D Convertible, 1.8 J, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 1.8 0, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 1.8 0, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 1.8 J, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 1.8 J, Standard
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 0, Automatic
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 0, Standard
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 J, Automatic
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.8 J, Standard
Database: CHARM
CHARM manuals were retrieved from a set of DVDs released in late 2013. These manuals are usually the most detailed for the years in which they're available, but occasionally have missing or cut-off images.
Database: LEMON
LEMON manuals were retrieved in late 2025, so they have more up to date technical bulletins for example. However, they tend to be less detailed for older vehicles.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.