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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
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- 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 -> Control Shaft, Replace -> 900
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo 2.3 L4 GAS
900
- Remove center console righthand side panel.
- ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Mark II Anti-Lock Brake System Less Traction Control -> System Service -> 900 -> 9000 -> Accumulator -> Brake Fluid Reservoir -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> ECU -> Front -> Hydraulic Unit -> Pressure Switch -> Pump & Motor Unit -> Pump Delivery Line -> Rear -> System Pressure Relief -> Valve Block -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Front brake calipers must be bled first.
- Fill fluid reservoir to the top.
- Connect a length of transparent hose to right front caliper bleed nipple and place other end of hose into a clear container.
- While depressing brake pedal, open bleed nipple. Repeat until there are no more air bubbles visible in hose.
- Connect hose to left front caliper and repeat bleed process.
- Connect hose to rear caliper, switch on ignition and repeat bleed process. Pump motor must not run for more than two minutes at a time. After motor has been running, let it cool for approximately 10 minut...
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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 Aero 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 Aero 2.3 L4 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 a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CS 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 -> Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE 3.0 V6 GAS
When fuel tank fuel level falls below 2.64 gallons, the low fuel level warning lamp illumin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saab 9000 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE 3.0 V6 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 Turbo 2.3 L4 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+.
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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.
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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+.
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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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