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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 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 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove engine mount strut from front of engine and radiator support.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2008-09 G8
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

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 areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood and support the hood with a suitable brace.
  • Remove the windshield wiper arms.
  • Remove the hood rear seal.
  • Remove the passenger side air inlet grille panel lower retainers, Fig. .
  • Pull upwards and inward on the passenger side air inlet grille panel to disengage the retainers, then remove the panel, ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2008-09 G8 -> Less DIC (Driver Information Center) -> w/DIC (Driver Information Center)
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

Less DIC (Driver Information Center)

  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Start engine. If "CHANGE OIL SOON" lamp lights, system did not reset. Repeat reset procedure.

w/DIC (Driver Information Center)

  • Press opti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove lefthand and righthand engine mount struts.
  • Remove inlet hose from radiator and PCM harness clip from fan shroud.
  • Remove transaxle oil cooler lines from retainer clip at bottom of cooling fan shroud.
  • Remove fan shroud clip from condenser tubes.
  • Remove fan shroud to condenser hold down bracket bolt.
  • Remove air deflectors from top of radiator.
  • Remove cooling fan shroud bolts and coolant reservoir hose from radiator overflow neck.
  • Remove ra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Install a breaker bar to drive belt tensioner.
  • Rotate ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8  3.6 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Ground G109
  • Electronic Brake Control Module Connector
  • Connector C101
  • Connector C1
  • Doors Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GASDoors Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Latch Assembly Connector
  • Outside Rear View Mirror Connector
  • M11
  • M10
  • Y13
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Control Module
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Sunroof Motor
  • 2008 Pontiac G8  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Driver Seat Belt Switch
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Passenger Seat Belt Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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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