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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg TDI 5.0 V10 DIESEL

Before starting work, stabilizer bars must be coupled in vehicles with decouplable stabilizer bars. Otherwise, there is danger of injury caused by unintentional coupling.

  • Remove 12-point nut. Only loosen and tighten 12-point nut if vehicle stands on wheels (risk of accident!). Do not move vehicle when 12-point nut is loosened. Otherwise, wheel bearing may be damaged. If vehicle must be moved with drive axle removed, install outer joint and tighten it to 34 ft. lbs.
  • Remove wheel and lift vehicle.
  • Disconnect driveshaft from rear final drive.
  • Press off tie rod from wheel bearing...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Wiring Diagram Legend
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for system wiring diagr...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove noise insulation.
  • Open snaps and remove starter solenoid heat shield mat.
  • Remove protective cap and disconnect electrical connections at solenoid.
  • Remove lower starter bolt.
  • Remove bolt and nuts, then set cable retainer aside.
  • Remove bolt a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2004-09 Touareg
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS

On 2004-06 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 miles. The filter should...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 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 Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant line and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove front engine cover.
  • Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
  • Ro...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Body Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg  3.6 V6 GASRear Body Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • S65
  • Auxiliary Battery Fuse
  • Interior Body Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg  4.2 V8 GASInterior Body Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground Connection 49
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Volkswagen Touareg  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor
  • Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor
  • Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor
  • Passenger Front Airbag Crash Sensor
  • 2008 Volkswagen Touareg  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Seat Memory Program Control
  • Seat Height Adjustment Button
  • Memory Seat Steering Column Adjustment Control Module
  • Lumber Support Height Adjustment Button
  • Seat Fore Aft Adjustment Button
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code
    Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement
    Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen Touareg AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Touareg 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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