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2008 Scion TC CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Scion 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 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS wheel sensor. Note before removing front axle assembly, remove ABS wheel sensor from assembly, then position it aside. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to sensor or s...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS
The warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC Spec 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove screws from righthand fender apron seal.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator assembly.
- O...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Scion -> 2005-09 tC
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles.
- Open the glove compartment, then detach the damper rod, Fig. .
- Push inward on each side of the glove compartment to disengage the stops, then lower and remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Disengage the two cabin air filter cover to housing retai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Scion -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008 tC -> Initialization -> Registration -> Relearn -> Reset -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS
Reset
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) warning lamp will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds and then go off as a bulb check. This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 18 mph after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.
Relearn
Registration
TPMS ECU
If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the regi...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS
When disconnecting battery negative terminal, initialize system(s) shown after terminal is reconnected.
- Disconnect battery negative terminal.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove righthand engine cover.
- Disconnect radiator hose inlet.
- Disconnect radiator hose outlet.
- On models with aut...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 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 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2008 Scion TC Spec 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: XM SATELLIET INOPERATIVE UNTIL IGNITION KEY IS CYCLED Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: DRIVER'S SEATBACK LOCK RELEASE LEVER INOPERATIVE Vehicle: 2008 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Scion TC 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 Scion TC 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 Scion TC 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 Scion TC 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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