Matched to the 2008 Lexus IS 350 exactly as it was built — the 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) in Base trim — this service and repair manual gives the torque values, clearances and procedures Lexus published for that specific combination, not a close-enough figure carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 3.5L V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
Known issues on the 2008 IS 350. Six recalls are on federal record for this model year. Three of them cover the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator module: in two, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants; in the third, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. A fourth covers the wipers, where inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The last two are engine campaigns — on one, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion; on the other, loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate. Owners have filed 43 complaints for the year and Lexus has issued 74 technical service bulletins. The diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From an inoperative-wiper diagnosis to an air bag inflator replacement or a scheduled service on the 2GR-FSE, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 IS 350.
