2008 Cadillac XLR Service and Repair Manual

This manual for the 2008 Cadillac XLR is built to the exact year, engine and trim combination of your car, so the specifications and repair sequences inside are the ones Cadillac published for the naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 (VIN A, LH2) or supercharged 4.4L V8 (VIN D) under your hood, not a generic figure pulled from another XLR year.

Engines covered

• 4.4L V8 (267 cu in) — DOHC, supercharged, gasoline
• 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• Platinum
• V

Known issues on the 2008 XLR. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering aftermarket fuel pumps installed as replacement equipment: the pump can seize and cut off fuel flow to the engine, producing a stalling condition that could lead to a crash. Owners have filed 3 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind the fuel delivery system are here.

Whether you're tracing an intermittent stall back to the fuel pump or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 XLR.