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2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GAS
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.
The wheel hub/axle shaft on model "Golf GTI 132 kW" and R32 is secured with a hex bolt instead of a 12-point nut. The spline of outer joint is slightly shorter than previous...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine cover by pulling upward.
- Disconnect electrical connection and loosen spring-type clamp at mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from air filter housing.
- Remove air filter housing mounting bolt.
- Release retaining tabs and remove air filter housing cover.
- Disconnect hose from air filter housing, then pull air filter housing upward and out of brackets to remove it.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect ele...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS
On 2005-06 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 mi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at connecting piece and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 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 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta 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 Jetta 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 Jetta 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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