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2008 Volkswagen Jetta CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GAS
Wheel bearing must not be burdened while 12 point nut is loose.
If wheel bearing is burdened by weight of vehicle, wheel bearing will be pre-damaged. This will diminish wheel bearing service life.
If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, before doing so install an outer joint in place of drive axle and tighten it to 11 ft. lbs., or else wheel bearing will be damaged.
The wheel hub/axle shaft on model "Golf GTI 132 kW" and R32 is secured with a hex bolt instead of a 12-point nut. The spline of outer joint is slightly shorter than previous...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Control Module -> TPMS Sensor Invitation -> TPMS Sensor Location
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.5 L5 GAS
TPMS Sensor Invitation
The following procedure must be performed after replacing the TPMS wheel sensor.
- Let vehicle sit for 20 minutes.
- Drive vehicle above 16 mph for approximately 7 minutes.
- TPMS sensors will automatically be relearned and the TPMS warning lamp will go off.
TPMS Sensor Location
- Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Lower the tire pressure by 10 psi.
- The rapid loss of air pressure will cause the sensor to...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine cover by pulling upward and forward.
- Remove radiator grille.
- On models equipped with headlamp cleaning system, pull out spray jets with cover cap from bumper cover until it stops and unclip cover cap.
- On all models, remove bumper cover mounting bolts from left and right wheelhousing liners.
- With aid of assistant, remove remaining bumper cover mounting bolts and pull bumper cover parallel out of guide profiles.
- Disconnect harness connectors of installed electrical components and hoses, then remove bumper cover from vehicle.
- Bring lock c...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS
On 2005-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 mi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Belt -> Alternator and Water Pump Belt
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GAS
A/C Compressor Belt
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right wheel and tire.
- Remove right front wheel housing liner front section.
- Remove sound insulation.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension, using a suitable 15mm wrench.
- Secure tensioner, using a suitable locking tool.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Revers...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Transmission Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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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