The service and repair manual for the 2008 INFINITI QX56 — the 5.6L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones INFINITI published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.6L V8 — 339 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 73 complaints · 55 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 QX56 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 627
- General Information 1,797
- Accessories & Equipment 2,434
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 320
- Body & Frame 1,116
- Maintenance 88
- Brakes 779
- Restraints 439
- Drivelines & Axles 280
- Steering 112
- Electrical 2,115
- Suspension 307
- Engine Mechanical 322
- Transmission 663
- Engine Performance 2,472
- Front Axle Nut 137
- Front Hub Bolt 210
- Rear Axle Nut 230
- Idle 98
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 QX56
- Air Bags — side/window · 10V349000Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupan.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 10E019000If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle.
- Fuel System, Other — storage › fuel gauge system · 10V074000This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 10V072000The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking.
Owners have filed 73 complaints and INFINITI has issued 55 technical service bulletins for the 2008 QX56. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 QX56 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 QX56?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 5.6L V8 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones INFINITI published for this year.
What 2008 QX56 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 QX56, covering air bags, suspension, fuel system, other. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by INFINITI dealers.
Does it include 2008 QX56 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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