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2008 Cadillac XLR CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems.
If the rear brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
Rear
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor cooling fins and against brake caliper to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning. Remove spindle nut retaining rear wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Remove spindle nut retaining rear wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Remove drift or punch.
- Separate outer tie rod end from knuckle and reposition tie rod toward rear of vehicle.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove parking brake cable from bracket.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever and...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold assembly.
- Disconnect starter solenoid S and battery terminals electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-09 XLR & 2005-09 Corvette
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
On 2004-07 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2008-09 XLR models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2008-09 Corvette models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator inlet hose.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hose from engine support bracket.
- Remove air cleaner intake duct.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Rotate tensioner in a ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR 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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