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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 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, if lefthand driveshaft is removed.
  • Remove driveshaft outboard joint from wheel hub using plastic hammer.
  • Remove nuts and bolts then separate lower control arm with suitable tool.
  • Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front whe...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Tire Rotation -> TPMS Control Unit Or Sensor Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 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 Civic AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable at battery.
  • Remove battery.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove intake air duct.
  • Disconnect starter cable from B terminal, then disconnect BLK/WHT wire from S terminal.
  • Remove u...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2006-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS

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 every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push in on the glove compartment stops located at each side of the glove compartment ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission D, D4 Or D5 Indicator Lamp -> 2007-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS

When the PCM detects an abnormal automatic transmission input or output signal the D lamp will usually blink and or the MIL will be illuminated. After completing diagnosis and repairs, reset the D and or MIL as foll...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/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 heat control valve tube.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 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 Civic AUTOMOBILES

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

Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNGFront Body Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNG

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Headlight
  • Back-up Light Switch
  • Front Turn Signal Light
  • Front Side Marker Light
  • Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GASUnderbody Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Driveshaft
  • Dynamic Damper
  • Intermediate Shaft
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ODS Unit
  • Front Inner Passenger Weight Sensor
  • Front Outer Passenger Weight Sensor
  • 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • ECM/PCM
  • Ignition Coil 3
  • Ignition Coil 4
  • Ignition Coil 1
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Wipers Do Not Return to the Park Position When Turned Off
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Honda Civic 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 Civic 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 Civic 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 Civic 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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