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We have info for following modifications of 1999 Saab 9-3

  • 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1985, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS, CC:2290, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1985, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Radio Anti-Theft Lock
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Radio Anti-Theft Lock

Radio and cassette player are equipped with an electronic four-digit anti-theft lock. This four-digit code is programmed at manufacturing and cannot be changed. If the battery is disconnected for more than three minutes, if unit is removed or if otherwise cut off from power, the four-digit code must be entered with the quick-selection buttons as follows:

  • Turn radio on, then, when display shows "Code In," enter four-digit code with quick-selection buttons. If code is correct, last-tuned radio frequency is shown on display. If wrong digit has been entered by mistake,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9000 -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS

Caliper, Replace
Front
9-3, 9-5 & 900
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to floor and secure in that position.
  • Remove upper guide pin bolt, then disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
9000
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to the floor and secure in that position.
  • Disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake syst...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Replacement
9-3 & 900
  • Remove bar fixed between spring struts, then the air canister over throttle body.
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Remove brake servo vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect electrical distribution box and move aside.
  • Remove four brake servo retaining nuts from bracket.
  • Remove rubber gaiter from bulkhead partition and pull it toward servo container.
  • Disconnect pushrod clip, then the brake servo container.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensure brake pipe connections do not leak.
9-5
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Syste... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS

Replacement
9-3 & 900
  • Remove bar fixed between spring struts, then the air canister over throttle body.
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Remove brake servo vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect electrical distribution box and move aside.
  • Remove four brake servo retaining nuts from bracket.
  • Remove rubber gaiter from bulkhead partition and pull it toward servo container.
  • Disconnect pushrod clip, then the brake servo container.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensure brake pipe connections do not leak.
9-5
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Syste... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS

9-3 & 900
  • Unscrew cover of brake fluid reservoir and top off with brake fluid.
  • Connect topping-off fitting from brake bleeding unit kit tool No. 88 19 096, or equivalent, to brake fluid reservoir.
  • Position hose with one end on topping-off fitting and other end in bottle filled with clean brake fluid.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then connect brake bleeder hose to front left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately .1 quart brake fluid. Repeat at front right wheel.
  • Move brake bleeder to rear left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately.05 quart brake fluid. Repeat at rear ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9000 -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Caliper, Replace
Front
9-3, 9-5 & 900
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to floor and secure in that position.
  • Remove upper guide pin bolt, then disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
9000
  • Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
  • Loosen brake hose at caliper.
  • Press brake pedal fully to the floor and secure in that position.
  • Disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake syst...

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