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2008 Volkswagen Beetle CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> With CV Joint and Triple Roller Joint -> With Triple Roller Joint
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
With CV Joint and Triple Roller Joint
Wheel bearing must not be burdened while 12 point nut is loose.
If wheel bearing is burdened by weight of vehicle, wheel bearing will be pre-damaged. This will diminish wheel bearing service life.
If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, before doing so install an outer joint in place of drive axle and tighten it to 11 ft. lbs., or else wheel bearing will be damaged.
- Lift vehicle enough that front axle is no longer burdened.
- Remove 12 point nut.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove sound insula...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
TPMS Sensor
Removal
When TPMS sensor battery is discharge, the entire sensor must be replaced. Use only original valve caps and valve insert.
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- When dismounting the tire from the rim, note the following:
- Turn the wheel on tire mounting device so that valve/TPMS sensor is in front of mounting head.
- Position the tire changer mounting head near the tire valve so the tire iron can be placed approximately 30 degrees from the valve, Fig. . then remove the tire in ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS
- Loosen hose connections and remove intake hose.
- Unclip retainer from mounting on battery box, then depress retainer, slide fuse panel out from mounting, and set aside.
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable from battery.
- Unhook forward part of battery box and remove upwards.
- Remove battery hold-down bracket and carefully slide battery to left and lift from battery tray.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sound insulation cover.
- Remove bolts and remove battery carrier u...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2009 New Beetle
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS
On 1998-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Push the instrument panel center c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at supply hose and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Belt -> Alternator and Water Pump Belt
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS
A/C Compressor Belt
- Remove right main headlamp assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sound insulation.
- Remove right wheel and tire.
- Remove right front wheel housing liner.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension, using a suitable 15mm wrench.
- Secure tensioner, using a suitable locking tool.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Relay and Fuse Arrangements Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
Tranmission Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle 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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