Haynes Manual
The Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals (commonly known as simply Haynes Manuals) are a series of practical manuals from the Haynes Publishing Group aimed at both the DIY enthusiast and professional garage repairmen. Although the series primarily focuses upon the construction, maintenance, and repair of automotive vehicles, covering a wide range of makes, models, and years (300 models of car and 130 models of motorcycle); it also includes manuals for the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of domestic appliances and personal computers; manuals on digital photography and model railways; and manuals on men, babies1, sex², and women³.
The automotive vehicle manuals are based upon the strip down and rebuild of the target vehicle, and comprise step-by-step instructions accompanied by diagrams and photographs of an actual rebuild. Additional manuals for garage professionals include books such as the Automotive Diesel Engine Service Guide, the Automotive Air Conditioning TechBook, Citroen and Peugeot Engine Management Systems, and two Engine Management and Fuel Injection Systems Pin Tables and Wiring Diagrams TechBook volumes.
Haynes manuals are published in 15 languages: English (including American English and Australian English versions), French, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, German, Czech, Finnish, Polish, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Greek, Danish, Spanish (including American Spanish versions), and Russian.
History
The Haynes manuals are named for John Haynes, OBE. In 1956, when he was at school, he wrote and published a book on building an Austin 7 Special, and wrote two further books whilst performing national service in the Royal Air Force. Haynes Publishing was founded in 1960 and the first manual actually entitled "Haynes Owners Workshop Manual", for the Austin Healey Sprite, was published in 1965.
How Haynes manuals are written
Haynes manuals are written by a pair of authors, and take between 20 and 30 man-weeks. A car or motorcycle is bought at the beginning of the project and sold at the end. Although the workshop phase of the project usually lasts for roughly 4 weeks, the vehicle is usually retained until the manual is in print.
Automotive vehicles for which a Haynes manual exists
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- Acura -
- Integra (1986 - 1989) & Legend (1986 - 1990)
- Integra (1990 - 1993) & Legend (1991 - 1995)
- Alfa Romeo —
- AMC -
- Concord/Hornet/Gremlin/Spirit (1970 - 1983)
- (Renault) Alliance & Encore (1983 - 1987)
- Audi —
- 4000 (all models, 1980 - 1987)
- 5000 (all models, 1977 - 1983)
- 5000 (all models, 1984 - 1988)
- Austin —
- Mini (1969 - 2001)
- Austin A35 and A40 (1956 - 1967)
- Austin/MG Metro (1980 - May 1990)
- Austin/MG/Rover Maestro 1.3 and 1.6 Petrol (1983 - 1995)
- Austin/MG/Rover Montego 2.0 Petrol (1984 - 1995)
- Austin/Rover 2.0 L Diesel Engine (1986 - 1993)
- Austin/Rover Montego 1.3 and 1.6 Petrol (1984 - 1994)
- Mini (1959 - 1969) sdf
- Austin-Healey —
- BMW —
- 3/5 Series (1982 - 1992)
- 3 Series (including Z3 models, 1992 - 1998)
- 320i (all 4 cyl. models, 1975 - 1983)
- 1500 thru 2002 (except turbo, 1959 - 1977)
- Bedford —
- British Leyland —
- Buick -
- Buick Century (1997 - 2002)
- Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac Fullsize FWD (1985-2002)
- Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac Fullsize RWD (1970-1990)
- Mid-size Regal & Century (1974 - 1987)
- Cadillac —
- Rear-wheel drive (1970 - 1993)
- (See also under General Motors.)
- Chevrolet —
- Astro and GMC Safari Mini-vans (1985 - 2002)
- Camaro V8 (all models, 1970 - 1981)
- Camaro (all models, 1982 - 1992)
- Camaro & Firebird (1993 - 2000)
- Chevelle, Malibu, El Camino (1969 - 1987)
- Chevette & Pontiac T1000 (1976 - 1987)
- Chevrolet Engine Overhaul Manual
- Chevrolet and GMC Pick-ups (1967 - 1987)
- Chevrolet and GMC Pick-ups, 2WD and 4WD (1988 - 2000)
- Chevrolet and GMC Vans (1968 - 1996)
- Corsica/Beretta (all models, 1987 - 1996)
- Corvette (all V8 models, 1968 - 1982)
- Corvette (all models, 1984 - 1996)
- Full-size Sedans (Caprice, Impala, Biscayne, Bel Air & Wagons, 1969 - 1990)
- Impala SS & Caprice and Buick Roadmaster (1991 - 1996)
- Lumina & Monte Carlo (1995 - 2001)
- Luv Pick-up (all 2WD & 4WD, 1972 - 1982)
- Monte Carlo (all models, 1970 - 1988)
- Nova (all V8 models, 1969 - 1979)
- Nova/Geo Prizm (1985 - 1992)
- Pickups '67 thru '87 (Chevrolet & GMC, all V8 & in-line 6cyl, 2WD & 4WD 1967 - 1987; Suburbans, Blazers & Jimmys 1967 - 1991)
- Pickups '88 thru '98 (Chevrolet & GMC, all full-size models 1988 - 1998; C/K Classic 1999 & 2000; Blazer & Jimmy 1992 - 1994; Suburban 1992 - 1999; Tahoe & Yukon 1995 - 1999)
- Pickups '99 thru '01 (Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 1999 - 2001; Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon/Yukon XL 2000 - 2001)
- S-10 & GMC S-15 Pick-ups (1982 - 1993)
- S-10, GMC S-15 & Jimmy Pick-ups (1994 - 2001)
- Silverado & GMC Sierra Pick-ups (1999 - 2002)
- Sprint (1985 - 1988) & Geo Metro (1989 - 2001)
- Trailblazer & GMC Envoy (2002 - 2003)
- Vans - Chevrolet & GMC (1968 - 1996)
- Chrysler —
- Chrysler Engine Overhaul Manual
- Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus, Plymoth Breeze (1995 - 1998)
- Chrysler LHS, Concorde & New Yorker, Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision (1993 - 1997)
- Chrysler LHS, Concorde, 300M, Dodge Intrepid (1998 - 2003)
- Chrysler/Plymouth Mid-Size (1982 - 1995)
- Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger (1995 - 2002)
- Full-size Front-Wheel Drive (1988 - 1993)
- PT Cruiser (all models, 2001 - 2003)
- Citroën —
- BX (1982 - 1993)
- Xantia (1993 - 2000)
- Xsara Picasso Petrol & Diesel (2000 - 2002)
- Daewoo —
- Daihatsu —
- Datsun —
- 200SX (all models, 1980 - 1983)
- B-210 (all models, 1973 - 1978)
- 210 (all models, 1978 - 1982)
- 240Z, 260Z & 280Z Coupe (1970 - 1978)
- 280ZX Coupe & 2+2 (1979 - 1983)
- 310 (all models, 1978 - 1982)
- 510 & PL521 Pick-up (1968 - 1973)
- 510 (all models, 1978 - 1981)
- 620 Series Pick-up (all models, 1973 - 1979)
- 810/Maxima (all gas models, 1977 - 1984)
- Dodge —
- Aries & Plymouth Reliant (1981 - 1989)
- Caravan & Plymouth Voyager (1984 - 1995)
- Caravan & Plymouth Voyager (1996 - 2002)
- Challenger/Plymouth Saporro (1978 - 1983)
- Colt/Plymouth Champ (1978 - 1987)
- Dakota Pick-ups (all models, 1987 - 1996)
- Durango (1998 & 1999), Dakota 1997 - 1999)
- Dart, Challenger/Plymouth Barracuda & Valiant 6 cyl models (1967 - 1976)
- Daytona & Chrysler Laser (1984 - 1989)
- Dodge & Plymouth Neon (1995 - 1999)
- Omni & Plymouth Horizon (1978 - 1990)
- Pick-ups (all full-size models, 1974 - 1993)
- Pick-ups (all full-size models, 1994 - 2001)
- Ram 50/D50 Pick-ups & Raider and Plymouth Arrow Pick-ups (1979 - 1993)
- Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler RWD (1971 - 1989)
- Shadow/Plymouth Sundance (1987 - 1994)
- Spirit & Plymouth Acclaim (1989 - 1995)
- Vans - Dodge & Plymouth (1971 - 2003)
- Eagle
- Talon - see Mitsubishi
- Vision - see Chrysler
- Fiat — Punto (All Versions)
- Ford] —
- Ford Cortina (1962 - 1982)
- Escort (1975 -2000)
- Fiesta (1983 - 2006)
- Granada & Scorpio (1977 - 1995)
- Mondeo Diesel (1994 - 1996)
- Orion (1983 - 1993)
- Sierra (1982 - 1993)
- Transit (1986 - 2006)
- Freight Rover —
- General Motors —
- Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser and Pontiac 6000 (1982 - 1996)
- Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina, Olds Cutlass Supreme and Pontiac Grand Prix (1988 - 2002)
- Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Firenza, Pontiac J-2000, Sunbird (1982 - 1994)
- Buick Skylark and Somerset, Oldsmobile Achieva and Calais, and Pontiac Grand Am (1985 - 1998)
- Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix (1980 - 1985)
- Cadillac Deville and Seville (1992 - 2002)
- Cadillac Eldorado, Seville, Deville, Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado (1986 - 1993)
- Cadillac Eldorado, Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado and Buick Riviera (1971 - 1985)
- Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire (1995 - 2004)
- Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette & Pontiac Trans Sport (1990 - 1996)
- Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero and Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Am (1997 - 2003)
- Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Trans Sport and Montana (1997 - 2001)
- Hillman —
- Honda —
- Hyundai —
- Isuzu —
- Jaguar —
- Jeep —
- Cherokee Petrol (1993 - 1996)
- Kia —
- Lada —
- Land Rover —
- MG —
- Mazda —
- MX-5 Miata (all)
- Mercedes-Benz —
- 308 Van
- A-Class
- E-Class 1995 on
- 124 Series Petrol and Diesel (1985 - Aug 1993)
- 190, 190E and 190D Petrol and Diesel (1983 - 1993)
- 200 D, 240 D, 240 TD, 300 D and 300 TD 123 Series Diesel (Oct 1976 - 1985)
- 250 and 280 (1968 - 1972)
- 250 and 280 123 Series Petrol (Oct 1976 - 1984)
- C-Class Petrol and Diesel (1993 - Aug 2000)
- Mitsubishi —
- Morris —
- Nissan —
- Opel —
- Peugeot —
- 1.7/1.8 and 1.9 L Diesel Engine (1982 - 1996)
- 106 Petrol and Diesel (1991 - 2002)
- 2.0, 2.1, 2.3 and 2.5 L Diesel Engines (1974 - 1990)
- 205 Petrol (1983 - 1997)
- 206 Petrol and Diesel (1998 - 2001)
- 306 Petrol and Diesel (1993 - 2002)
- 307 Petrol & Diesel (2001 - 2004)
- 309 Petrol (1986 - 1993)
- 405 Diesel (1988 - 1997)
- 405 Petrol (1988 - 1997)
- 406 Petrol and Diesel (1996 - Mar 1999)
- 406 Petrol and Diesel (Mar 1999 - 2002)
- 505 Petrol (1979 - 1989)
- 605
- Boxer
- Partner
- Porsche —
- Proton —
- Range Rover —
- Reliant —
- Renault —
- clio diesel 1991 - 1996
- Rover —
- Saab —
- Saab 900 (NG) (Oct 1993 to 1998) Excludes 2.5 L V6 and Sensonic models
- Seat —
- Skoda —
- Smart Car —
- Subaru —
- Sunbeam —
- Suzuki —
- Talbot —
- Toyota —
- Triumph —
- Vauxhall —
- Volkswagen —
- Volvo —
- Volvo 850 (1993-1997)
References
- "Car-style baby manual for macho dads". BBC News. 2003-06-12.
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