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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord LX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
  • Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with a hex wrench and remove flange nut.
  • Separate front stabilizer link from lower arm.
  • Remove lock pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove nut then separate ball joint from lower arm lower arm using ball joint thread protector and remover. To avoid damaging ball joint, ins...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Tire Rotation -> TPMS Control Unit Or Sensor Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

Tire Rotation

When doing a tire rotation, memorizing the sensors in not needed.

TPMS Control Unit Or Sensor Replacement

To ensure the control unit memorizes the correct ID, the vehicle with the new sensor must be at least 10 ft. away from other vehicles that have tire pressure sensors.

  • Place the ignition switch in Lock position.
  • Connect Honda HDS or other suitable scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Place the ignition switch in the On position. Ensure the scan tool communicates with the TPMS control unit.
  • Select Sensor ID le...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

On models equipped with anti-lock codes for audio system, write down code for audio presets. When connecting battery ground cable upon installation you will need to enter preset code. Ensure ignition switch is turned off.

  • Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery ground cable first then remove other cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts from engine splash shield.
  • Disconnect coolant fan motor and A/C compressor clutch connectors.
  • Loosen bottom bolts securing fan shroud.
  • Lower vehicle to ground.
  • Drain coolant in a clean suitable container to catch coolant from reservoir...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2003-09 Accord & 2005-07 Accord Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

On 2003-05 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2006-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter e...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from heater core tube.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from thermostat outlet tube.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp with s...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GASBody Diagram for 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ceiling Light
  • Driver Door Switch
  • Ignition Key Light
  • Door Multiplex Control Unit
  • Safety Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GASSafety Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Seat Belt
  • Shoulder Anchor Adjuster
  • Rear Seat Belt
  • Front Seat Belt Buckle
  • Rear Center Seat Belt
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Switch
  • Combination Light Switch
  • Underhood Fuse Relay Box
  • Driver MICU
  • Passenger MICU
  • 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Climate Control Switch
  • Passenger Climate Control Switch
  • Driver Underdash Fuse Relay Panel
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Popping or Clicking When Turning the Steering Wheel
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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