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1997 Saab 9000 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Air Recirculation Flap Servo Motor, Replace -> 9000
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
9000
- Remove rubber strip and cover over bulkhead cowl area.
- Disconnect windshield washer hose.
- Free righthand shield plates.
- Open brace over A/C lines.
- Remove two evaporator casing screws.
- Pull evaporator casing forward slightly to access bo...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Mark II Anti-Lock Brake System w/Traction Control -> Description -> Components -> Electronic Control Unit (TC/ABS ECU) -> High Speed Operating Mode (Over 25 mph) -> Low Speed Operating Mode -> System -> System Interaction -> TC/ABS Hydraulic Unit -> TCS Valve Block -> Traction Control System Operation
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CS 2.3 L4 GAS
System
Traction Control System (TCS) prevents wheel spin when the vehicle is accelerating on a slippery surface.
The TCS system for manual transaxles consists of two subsystems, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Throttle System (ETS).
The TCS system utilizes many of the components in the ABS system. The major difference is the addition of the Electronic Throttle System. Refer to "Traction Control System" for ETS information.
The Manual transaxle TCS has the capability to apply the front brakes independently during low speed wheel spin and also the ability to close the throttle...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9000 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove fuel pump fuse from fuse box.
- Start the engine and run until it stalls.
- Turn the ignition Off.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
- Relieve fuel pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
- Remove the fuel ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen hub nut.
- Raise and support vehicle and remove wheels.
- Remove wheelwell liners.
- Remove strut-to-steering member attaching bolts. Disconnect brake line from strut.
- Remove clamp securing inboard dust boot, then separate two halves of joint. Cover boot...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove air cleaner and air induction hose from between air cleaner and throttle body.
- Remove belt tensioner.
- Raise and support vehicle then remove right-hand front wheel.
- Remove cover for belt drive.
- Disconnect red (positive) battery cable and D...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1986-98 9000 -> Models Less AC -> Models w/AC
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Models w/AC
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Disengage the evaporator cover retainers, then remove the cover.
- Lift the cabin air filter cover and remove the filter, Fig. .
- Install the new cabin air filter element into the housing. Ensure the filter is properly positioned in the housing.
- Close the cabin air filter cover.
- Instal...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at coolant outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Vehicle Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - POLICIES FOR USED VEHICLES PURCHASED THROUGH GM-SPONSORED AUCTIONS Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Saab 9000 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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