The service and repair manual for the 2008 Lexus IS F, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lexus published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 15 complaints · 61 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 IS F manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 574
- General Information 1,777
- Accessories & Equipment 1,739
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 126
- Body & Frame 669
- Maintenance 53
- Brakes 217
- Restraints 361
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 207
- Electrical 2,359
- Suspension 165
- Engine Mechanical 212
- Transmission 272
- Engine Performance 1,521
- Front ( Hub bolt) 78
- Rear 290
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 IS F
- Visibility/Wiper · 13V030000Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V340000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V741000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V006000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 15 complaints and Lexus has issued 61 technical service bulletins for the 2008 IS F. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 IS F manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 IS F?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year across the Base trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lexus published for this year.
What 2008 IS F problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 IS F, covering visibility/wiper, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lexus dealers.
Does it include 2008 IS F wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 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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