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2008 Chevrolet HHR CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2 L4 GAS
In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is required. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (us...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- On models equipped with standard disc brakes,proceed as follows:
- Insert a punch or drift into cooling fins of brake rotor.
- Position punch or drift against brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Using a breaker bar and appropriate size socket, loosen wheel drive shaft nut.
- On models equipped with Brembo disc brakes,proceed as follows:
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- Using a breaker bar and appropriate size socket, loosen wheel drive shaft nut.
- On all models, remove wheel drive shaft nut from wheel drive shaft and discard. DO N...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2 L4 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
- Remove mass airflow sensor screws and sensor.
- Loosen clamps and remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- Loosen clamp and disconnect air cleaner inlet duct from air cleaner.
- Remove air cleaner retainers and air cleaner assembly.
- Remove drive belt.
- Reposition engine harness terminal boot.
- Remove engine harness t...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2006-09 HHR
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel 2.2 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the glove compartment damper retainer, then remo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove front fender liner.
- Remove engine splash shield retainers and splash shield.
- Install a suitable accessory belt tensioner...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet HHR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet HHR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chevrolet HHR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chevrolet HHR AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Chevrolet HHR 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 Chevrolet HHR 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 Chevrolet HHR 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 Chevrolet HHR 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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