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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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic EX 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
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNG
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 Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/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 -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid -> Relearn -> Reset -> Tire Rotation -> TPMS Control Unit Or Sensor Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. If low tire pressure is detected, the low tire pressure warning lamp will illuminate along with the appropriate tire indicator shown on the multi-information display. If the low tire pressure monitoring system detects a problem the TPMS indicator will be illuminated. Adjusting tire to recommended pressure and driving at a speed above 28 mph will turn lamp off.
Relearn
Tire Rotation
When doing a tire rotation, memorizing the sensors in n...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reve...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen SI 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 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 Mugen SI 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GASComponents 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 Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents 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+.
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Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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