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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla Sport 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts, then remove undercover.
  • Drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • Unstake wheel hub nut using suitable tool but do not remove nut.
  • Apply brakes and remove lefthand driveline nut.
  • Remove nut and separate lefthand front stabilizer link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use 6mm tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor and remove bolt securing lefthand flexible hose from shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt and separate...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Initialization -> Registration -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8 L4 GAS

Initialization

  • Check and adjust tire pressure to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Turn the ignition switch to On position.
  • Press and hold the tire pressure warning reset switch until warning lamp blinks three times at a one second interval.
  • Complete initialization by driving vehicle at a speed of 19 mph or more for one hour. If warning lamp blinks at 1/4 second intervals while driving, start procedure over.
  • Verify system has initialized by checking length of time warning lamp is on after turning ignition switch to On position as follows:
    • Warning lamp illuminates for four seconds, sys...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts from engine under cover assembly then remove under cover.
  • Disconnect terminal connector from starter motor.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut and disconnect wire har...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 Corolla & 2005-09 Avalon
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GAS

On 2003-04 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 18 months or 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.

On 2005-08 Corolla models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2005-09 Avalon models, the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,000 miles and replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less tha...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 2003-09 Corolla
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla Sport 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Connect two service wires to terminals Tc and CG of data link connector.
  • Disconnect Tc within 10 seconds after DTC output begins.
  • SRS warning lamps will illuminate 3 seconds later. Within 2-4 seconds, connect terminals Tc and CG of DLC.
  • SRS warning lamp will go off within 2-4 seconds. Within 2-4 seconds, disconnect term...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet hose.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect oil cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
  • On all models, remove two bolts and air cleaner inlet.
  • Disconnect two horn connectors.
  • Remove ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 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 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Skid Control ECU With Actuator
  • Engine Room Junction Block
  • Engine Room Relay Block
  • ABS Relay Block
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Combination Meter
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Toyota Corolla Sport 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Toyota Corolla Sport 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Washer Level Sensor
  • Combination Switch
  • RH Headlamp
  • 2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Headlamp
  • Horn
  • Generator
  • Ambient Temperature Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Fuel Tank Protector Rattle Noise
    Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: MIL ON DTC P0456
    Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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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