2008 Volkswagen R32 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Volkswagen R32 centers on a 3.2L V6 displacing 195 cubic inches, gasoline-fueled, naturally aspirated and topped with double overhead camshafts, in a Base-trim two-door hatchback. Specifications and torque values for the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling lead into procedures for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics cover the electrical system and exterior lighting.

Engines covered

• 3.2L V6 (195 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 R32. NHTSA records 2 recalls for the 2008 R32. The first recalled certain 2008 R32 vehicles, 5,000 in all, because a fuel tank vent valve could stay partly open in hot weather, letting liquid fuel flood the evaporative system and possibly leak, a fire risk; dealers fitted an improved valve. The second recalled certain 2008 R32 vehicles whose headlamp aiming screws may have had missing or wrongly fitted caps, which could leave the headlamps poorly aimed. Owners filed 115 complaints, dominated by the power train at 82, with the gasoline fuel system at 20 and the electrical system and exterior lighting at 6 each. Fuel system, transmission and lighting procedures, specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply.