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2008 Toyota RAV4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 3.5 V6 GAS
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove two bolts and two adjusting washers and disconnect driveline with center bearing shaft.Do not exert excessive force on universal joint when removing driveline assembly.
- Place reference mark on driveline and differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft differential flange.
- Remove bolts, nuts, and washers f...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport 3.5 V6 GAS
This 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 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect both battery cables. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove battery hold-down bracket nuts and remove battery.
- Remove engine electrical wiring harness clamps.
- Remove bolts securing battery bracket.
- Remove bolts securing battery bracket reinforcement.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector f...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2006-09 RAV4
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment, then slide off damper rod, Fig. .
- Push inward on each side of glove compartment to disconnect claws, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. .
- Remove th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Overdrive Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 2.4 L4 GAS
The "OD Off" lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the Overdrive (OD) switch is in the Off position. When the OD switch is placed in the On position, the "OD Off" lamp should go out. If the lamp flashes when the switch is placed in the On position, a fault has been detected by the electronic control system. After diagnosis and repair are c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal.
- Remove radiator support opening cover.
- Remove battery clamp.
- Remove battery.
- Remove engine cover assembly.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator grille subassembly.
- Disconnect hood lock switch connector.
- Disconnect water bypass hose from radiator reservoir.
- Disconnect water bypass hose from radiator.
- Disconnect water bypass pipe from radiator hose.
- Remove water bypass pipe.
- Disconnect fan motor connectors from fan motors.
- De...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove radiator reservoir tank assembly, then lay aside.
- Remove clips from engine cover.
- Remove bolts from righthand front suspension member reinforcement.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Toyota RAV4 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Toyota RAV4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota RAV4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 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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