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2008 Honda Civic CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda 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 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
- Remove driveshaft outboard joint from wheel hub using plastic hammer.
- Remove nuts and bolts then separate lower control arm with suitable tool.
- Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front wheel hub.
- Left drive...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS
On models equipped with anti-lock codes for audio system, write down code for audio presets. When connecting battery ground cable upon installation you will need to enter the preset code. Ensure ignition switch is turned off.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tensi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2006-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Push in on the glove compartment stops located at each side of the glove compartment ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GAS
- Make sure you have anti-theft code for radio or navigation system, then write down customer's audio presets.
- Disconnect negative cable from battery first, then disconnect positive cable.
- Remove battery.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove bulkhead cover.
- Disconnect fan motor connectors and hood switch connector, then remove harness clamps.
- Remove reservoir hose, radiator cap base mounting bolts, clip...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic EX 1.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable wrench to relieve tension from drive belt. This is a hydraulic type...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNG Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Wipers Do Not Return to the Park Position When Turned Off Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic 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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