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2008 Volkswagen Passat CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove axle shaft hex bolt. (Only loosen when vehicle is resting on wheels there is a-risk of accident.)
- Remove wheel.
- Unbolt axle shaft at flange shaft. It is a hex key head bolt or multi-point key head bolt.
- Pull ABS speed sensor wiring out from retainer on brake caliper.
- Remove ABS speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
- Remove nut, remove hex bolt, and pull both control arms out upward. Slits in wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
- If hex bo...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat LUX 2.0 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
A system fault stored in TPMS control module memory is indicated by a constantly illuminated yellow TPMS indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. The TPMS indicator lamp cannot be...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove screws at air intake duct.
- Loosen spring-type clamp and disconnect electrical connection at mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
- Remove engine cover by pulling upward.
- Remove nut from starter upper mounting bolt, then remove wire retainer.
- Remove upper starter bolt.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect electrical connections at solenoid.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove screw clamps, then disconnect a...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat LUX 2.0 L4 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0 L4 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 to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS
- On models equipped with A/C, loosen bolts of air conditioning compressor belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
- On all models, 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 tool.
- Remove alt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Airbag Components Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Keyless Entry System Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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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