2008 Volkswagen Sharan Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Volkswagen Sharan pertains to a 4-door mini passenger van in Comfortline trim, powered by a gasoline 1.8L inline-four. A turbocharger feeds that engine, and its valvetrain uses double overhead camshafts. Across the van, the manual offers procedures, specifications and torque values for the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling, together with diagnostics and wiring diagrams for the transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Comfortline

Known issues on the 2008 Sharan. On the 2008 Sharan, the manual's engine specifications, torque values and diagnostics center on the turbocharged DOHC inline-four and its gasoline fuel system. Ignition and cooling system procedures sit beside them, and the transmission is covered with procedures and specifications. For the Comfortline passenger van, brake, suspension and steering torque values apply, and wiring diagrams show the electrical system.