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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove bolts securing driveline shaft protector.
  • Remove bolts securing shaft protector.
  • Make a reference mark across driveline and transfer companion flange.
  • Separate driveline from transfer assembly.
  • Remove center support bearing mounting bolts.
  • Make a reference mark across driveline and rear ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5 V6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pres...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GAS

On models equipped with anti-lock codes for audio system, write down code for audio presets. When connecting battery ground cable upon installation you will need to enter the preset code. Ensure ignition switch is turned off.

  • Disconnect battery cables and remove battery. Remove battery ground cable first then remove other cable.
  • Remove automatic transmission fluid oil dipstick.
  • Remove wiring har...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2006-09 Ridgeline
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • While holding the glove compartment, press inward on the glove compartment stops to remove, Fig. .
  • Detach the glove compartment ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GAS

The Traction Control System warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the Traction Control System system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the Tra...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 3.5 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from heater core tube.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from water passage tube.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Door Switch
  • Right Rear Door Switch
  • Driver Door Switch
  • Front Passenger Door Switch
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Floor Wire Harness Diagram for 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GASFloor Wire Harness Diagram for 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Door Switch
  • YAW Rate Sensor
  • Lateral Acceleration Sensor
  • Front Passenger Door Switch
  • Right Side Impact Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box
  • APP Sensor
  • G202
  • Auxiliary Under-Hood Relay Box
  • 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Ceiling Light
  • Door Courtesy Light
  • Ignition Coil Relay
  • Audio Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: MIL Comes On With DTC P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, P0970, or P0971
    Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Honda Ridgeline AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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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