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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove drain plug and 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 speed sensor from lefthand steer...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Refer toFig. for wiring...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

This vehicle is not equipped with a starter motor...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2004-09 Prius
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles.

  • Open the glove compartment, then slide off the damper rod, Fig. .
  • Push in each side of the glove compartment to disconnect claws, Fig. .
  • Pull out the cabin air filter case, th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Engine Oil Reminder/Maintenance Required Lamp -> 2004-09 Prius
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

To reset Oil Replacement Reminder light, turn the power switch IG-ON and ensure that the ODO/TRIP meter is the odometer display. Turn the power switch Off. While pushing the ODO/TRIP meter switching & TRIP meter reset switch, turn power switch IG-ON. Until the resetting is comple...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses.
  • Remove fasteners, then remove fan assembly with motor.
  • Remove bolts, then remove upper righthand radiator ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove righthand bolts from engine cover assembly, then remove cover.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet hose by loosing clamp.
  • Loosen nut from on belt tensioner.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm bolt counter...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Relay
  • Windshield Washer Pump
  • Front Wiper Motor
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Motor
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Transponder Key ECU
  • Driver Side Junction Block
  • Left Front Door Courtesy Light Switch
  • Key Slot
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Water Temperature Switch
  • Pressure Switch
  • Radiator Fan Motor
  • Fan Relay 1
  • AC Control Assembly
  • 2008 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Rear Defogger Indicator
  • AC Control Assembly
  • Body ECU
  • Transmission Control ECU
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: PARKING BRAKE PEDAL PAD FEELS LOOSE
    Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: XM SATELLITE RADIO INOPERATIVE UNTIL IGNITION KEY IS CYCLED
    Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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