The service and repair manual for the 2008 Acura TL — 3.2L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L V6 — 196 cu in, SOHC 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Type-S Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 181 complaints · 25 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 TL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 446
- General Information 1,539
- Accessories & Equipment 889
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 191
- Body & Frame 300
- Maintenance 44
- Brakes 240
- Restraints 182
- Drivelines & Axles 69
- Steering 62
- Electrical 1,340
- Suspension 106
- Engine Mechanical 313
- Transmission 244
- Engine Performance 3,614
- Front 245
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 TL
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 11E022000Misapplication of this part could lead to separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm an.
- Steering — hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections · 12V222000If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and p.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
Owners have filed 181 complaints and Acura has issued 25 technical service bulletins for the 2008 TL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 TL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 TL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.2L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Type-S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2008 TL problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 TL, covering suspension, steering, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2008 TL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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