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: 1988
1988 PontiacSECTION 1988
- 6000
- Bonneville
- Fiero
- Firebird
- Grand AM
- Grand Prix V6-173 2.8L
- J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L
- Lemans FWD L4-98 1.6L
- Safari Wagon
- 6000
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W, 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 Wagon, 2.5 R
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 125C/MD9
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 440T4/ME9
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard
- SE, 4D Wagon, Automatic, 125C/MD9
- SE, 4D Wagon, Automatic, 440T4/ME9
- SE, 4D Wagon, Standard
- STE, 2.8 W, Automatic, 125C/MD9
- STE, 2.8 W, Automatic, 440T4/ME9
- STE, 2.8 W, Standard
- STE, 3.1 T, AWD
- STE, 3.1 T, FWD
- Safari LE, 2.5 R
- Safari LE, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Safari LE, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- Safari SE, 2.5 R, 125C/MD9
- Safari SE, 2.5 R, 440T4/ME9
- Safari SE, 2.8 W, Automatic, 125C/MD9
- Safari SE, 2.8 W, Automatic, 440T4/ME9
- Safari SE, 2.8 W, Standard
- Safari, 2.5 R
- Safari, 2.8 W, 125C/MD9
- Safari, 2.8 W, 440T4/ME9
- Bonneville
- Fiero
- Firebird
- Base, 2.8 S, Automatic
- Base, 2.8 S, Standard
- Base, 5.0 E, Automatic
- Base, 5.0 E, Standard
- Formula, 5.0 E, Automatic
- Formula, 5.0 E, Standard
- Formula, 5.0 F, Automatic
- Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39
- Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, MK6
- Formula, 5.7 8
- Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F, Automatic
- Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F, Standard, M39
- Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F, Standard, MK6
- Trans Am GTA, 5.7 8
- Trans Am, 5.0 E, Automatic
- Trans Am, 5.0 E, Standard
- Trans Am, 5.0 F, Automatic
- Trans Am, 5.0 F, Standard, M39
- Trans Am, 5.0 F, Standard, MK6
- Trans Am, 5.7 8
- Grand Am
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Automatic
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Standard
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Automatic
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Standard
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Standard
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.3 D, Standard
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Automatic
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 D, Standard
- Grand Prix
- LeMans
- Safari
- Sunbird
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- GT, 2D Convertible, 2.0 K, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, 2.0 K, Standard
- GT, 2D Convertible, 2.0 M, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, 2.0 M, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, 2.0 K, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, 2.0 K, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 K, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 K, Standard
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 K, Automatic
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 K, Standard
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard
- SE, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- SE, 4D Wagon, 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.