🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Hyundai

Model:

Elantra

Model Year Range:

2007-2008

Platform Code:

XD (Second Generation)

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics seeking comprehensive repair and maintenance information.

Value Proposition:

Provides factory-level detail at an inexpensive cost, enabling owners to perform repairs themselves and save money. Offers a complete alternative to expensive dealership service.

Detail Level:

Hundreds of photos and illustrations, step-by-step instructions based on complete disassembly, detailed diagrams and wiring schematics.

Completeness Guarantee:

100% complete and intact, no missing/corrupt pages/sections.

Illustration Quality:

Features hundreds of high-quality illustrations and photos that visually guide the user through each service and repair procedure.

📋 Manual Details

Covered Models:

All Elantra models and all engines for 2007-2008 production years.

Total Pages:

3000+

Type:

Complete Service and Repair Manual

Content Focus:

Repair and maintenance focused, aiming to enable self-service for a wide range of vehicle issues.

Language:

English

Digital Format:

PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine:

Engine overhaul and rebuilding, engine performance tuning, timing belt service procedures, serpentine belt routings, firing orders.

Brakes:

Brake system diagnostics, repair procedures, specifications, ABS system (if applicable).

Transmission:

Transmission removal and installation, in-car servicing, diagnostic codes, specifications.

Suspension Steering:

Front end alignment procedures and specifications, suspension component service, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures.

Electrical Electronics:

Comprehensive wiring diagrams, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, computer diagnostic codes.

Climate Control:

Air conditioning service, capacities.

Body Chassis:

Sunroof service procedures, body repair (implied through complete coverage).

Vacuum Diagrams:

Detailed vacuum routing diagrams for engine systems, crucial for diagnosing performance and emissions-related issues.

Maintenance:

Factory maintenance schedules and charts, fluid specifications, routine service.

Repair Rebuilding:

Complete repair procedures, engine rebuilding, component replacement, in-car servicing.

Diagnostics:

Troubleshooting, diagnostics, computer diagnostic trouble codes, trouble shooting charts.

Engine Overhaul:

Detailed procedures for complete engine rebuilding, including cylinder head removal/installation, piston and connecting rod service, crankshaft service, and valve train adjustments.

Transmission In Car Servicing:

Specific instructions for servicing the transmission without full removal, which can include fluid changes, filter replacement (if applicable), and component adjustments.

Wiring Diagrams Comprehensiveness:

Complete wiring schematics for all major vehicle systems, including engine control, power distribution, lighting, HVAC, infotainment, and safety systems, facilitating accurate troubleshooting.

Front End Alignment:

Specific alignment angles, caster, camber, and toe specifications for the 2007-2008 Elantra, along with procedures for adjustment.

Depth:

Comprehensive; covers everything from basic maintenance to complete engine overhaul and rebuilding. Detailed illustrations, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.

Torque Specifications:

Provides complete torque specifications for all critical fasteners across all vehicle systems, essential for correct assembly and preventing damage.

Diagnostic Trouble Trees:

Includes structured diagnostic flowcharts (trouble trees) for common drivability and electrical issues, guiding technicians through logical diagnostic steps.

📊 Manual Specifications

Compatibility:

All versions of Windows, Mac, Linux OS, iPhone, iPad, Android.

Requirements:

Adobe PDF Reader, WinZip.

Searchability:

Bookmarked and searchable.

Printable:

Printable pages for physical reference.

Delivery Method:

Instant Download (Digital)

Physical Format Option:

Can be burned to CD-ROM or printed.

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Options:

The manual covers all engines for the 2007-2008 Elantra. This typically included the 2.0L G4GC inline-4 and the 1.6L G4ED inline-4 in some markets, though specific details per market are not provided in the product description. The 2.0L Theta engine was common in North America.

Typical Performance 2.0L:

Approximately 138-142 horsepower and 136-137 lb-ft of torque for the 2.0L engine in this generation.

Fuel Delivery:

The manual will cover fuel injection systems, fuel pump operation, injectors, and associated components for all covered engines.

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Types:

The 2007-2008 Elantra was typically offered with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The manual covers both.

Optional Transmission:

The 4-speed automatic transmission was the optional unit for most markets.

Transmission Servicing:

Includes in-car servicing procedures, removal/installation, diagnostic codes, and fluid specifications.

📐 Dimensions

Body Styles:

The 2007-2008 Elantra (XD) was primarily available as a 4-door sedan. A 5-door hatchback variant was also produced in this generation.

Curb Weight Range:

Curb weights typically ranged from approximately 2,800 to 3,000 lbs, depending on powertrain and equipment.

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Ratings:

The second-generation Elantra generally received good safety ratings. For the 2007 model year, it earned a 5-star rating from NHTSA for frontal and side-impact driver and passenger protection, and 4-star for rear passenger side-impact. (Note: Specific ratings can vary slightly by year and testing methodology).

Active Safety:

Standard features often included Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Traction Control System (TCS) depending on trim level. The manual covers diagnostic and repair of these systems.

Passive Safety:

Standard safety equipment typically included front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. Seatbelt pretensioners are also standard. The manual's electrical diagrams are crucial for airbag system diagnostics.

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

Features typically included AM/FM/CD audio systems, often with auxiliary input. Higher trims might have premium audio. The manual covers the electrical systems related to the audio unit.

Driver Aids:

While advanced driver-assistance systems were less common, features like ABS, TCS, and EBD were available and are covered for diagnostic and repair within the manual.

Connectivity Features:

Limited by modern standards, but key connectivity would be through the audio system's auxiliary input. The manual's wiring diagrams are essential for understanding any factory-installed communication systems.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically recommended every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, using synthetic or synthetic blend oil as specified. The manual will provide exact intervals and oil type.

Timing Belt Replacement:

Crucial procedure covered. For the 2.0L engine, replacement is typically recommended around 60,000 to 90,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. Failure to replace can cause catastrophic engine damage.

Engine Oil:

The manual will specify SAE viscosity grade (e.g., 5W-20 or 5W-30) and API service category for engine oil, likely API SN or newer for the era. Capacity is typically around 4.5 quarts for the 2.0L engine.

Coolant:

Specifies the type of engine coolant (likely a P-HOAT or OAT coolant, typically orange or pink) and the correct mixture ratio (50/50 with distilled water). Capacity is around 6.5 liters.

Transmission Fluid:

For automatic transmissions, it will specify ATF SP-III or equivalent. For manual transmissions, GL-4 gear oil is typically required. Capacities will be detailed for both.

Common Wear Items:

Common issues for this generation can include wear in suspension components (bushings, ball joints), potential for catalytic converter issues, and minor electrical gremlins. The manual provides diagnostic procedures for these.

Engine Performance Issues:

Some owners have reported issues with ignition coils, spark plugs, and occasional oil consumption. The manual's engine performance section will be vital for diagnosis.

📚 Vehicle History

Hyundai History:

Hyundai, a South Korean automotive manufacturer, has a history dating back to 1967. The Elantra model line, introduced in 1990, has become a cornerstone of their compact car offerings, known for value and improving quality.

Elantra Xd Generation:

The 2007-2008 Elantra belongs to the second generation (XD) of the Elantra, which was produced from 2000 to 2006 globally, with a significant facelift and update for the 2007 model year (often referred to as the XD Phase II).

Manufacturing Locations:

The Elantra has been manufactured in various locations worldwide, including South Korea, India, Malaysia, Ukraine, Russia, and Brazil. North American models were often imported from South Korea.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Safety Awards:

As mentioned in safety, the Elantra of this generation often received good safety ratings from organizations like the NHTSA and IIHS, which are critical indicators of vehicle quality and design.