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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

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 drain plug and drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts, then remove cover.
  • Loosen staked part of wheel hub locknut completely to avoid damage to hub shaft.
  • Apply brake pedal and remove hub nut.
  • ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Initialization -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU -> Using Intelligent Tester -> Using Techstream
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

Registration

TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
  • If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
  • Wi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 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.
  • Disconnect connector from starter motor S-terminal solenoid.
  • Open B+ terminal cap and...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Scion -> 2008-09 xB
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 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. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Scion -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Place ignition switch in on position.
  • Connect jumper tool No. 09843-18040, or equivalent, to terminals TC and CG of diagnostic connector link, Fig. . Vehicle must be stopped at this time.
  • Clear diagnostic trouble codes fr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container, then remove engine under covers.
  • Disconnect electrical cooling fan connector, then horn connector, Fig. .
  • Disconnect radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect coolant reser...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 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 XB AUTOMOBILES

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

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Scion XB  2.4 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Outer Mirror Switch
  • Instrument Panel Junction Box
  • Left Outer Rear View Mirror
  • Right Outer Rear View Mirror
  • Body Harness Diagram for 2008 Scion XB  2.4 L4 GASBody Harness Diagram for 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Wire
  • Roof Wire
  • Floor Wire
  • Connector Ba1
  • Ground BK
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Scion XB  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Body Ecru
  • 2008 Scion XB  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • EFI Main Relay
  • Accelerator Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Meter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SRS Light On DTC B1901/B1906 - Open Front Pretensioner Circuit
    Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT KNOCKING NOISE
    Vehicle: 2008 Scion XB 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Scion XB AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Scion XB 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 XB 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 XB 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 XB 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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