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2000 Saab 9-3 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
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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 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Saab
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
If the battery has been disconnected or the ECM/PCM r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On 2003-06 models, remove fuel pump fuse No. 2 from engine compartment fuse box.
- On 1999-02 models, remove fuel pump fuse No. 32 from the instrument panel fuse box.
- On all models, start the engine and run until it stalls.
- Turn the ignition Off.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal & Installation
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 disconnectin...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove dust cap and loosen hub center nut, Fig. . Do not completely remove nut.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove hub center nut, then ball joint nut.
- Remove ball joint using a suitable ball joint tool.
- Remove anti-roll bar nut and collect washer and rubber bushing.
- Press spring link down.
- Tap driveshaft out of hub using rubber mallet, then move MacPherson strut aside and pull out d...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove air-filter canister and induction hose between canister and throttle body.
- Remove belt tensioner.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove cover over belt circuit.
- Undo alternator'...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1994-98 900 & 1999-2002 9-3
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
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.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Note the position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts, then the wiper arms.
- Remove the cowl panel retaining screws.
- Disconnect hoses and clamps from the upper cowl panel, then remove the panel.
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage attaching s...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Engine Oil Life Monitor -> 9-3 & 9-5
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Turn ignition On, but do not start engine.
- Press Information and Reset buttons on DIC (Driver Information Center) at same time to enter personalization menu.
- Press information b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect vent hose from battery.
- Disconnect positive and negative battery cables and remove battery.
- Note radio code where applicable.
- Unplug radiator fan electric connections.
- Remove top engine cover.
- Remove charge air pipe and bypass pipe with valve, keep O-ring from connection to turbocharger intake pipe.
- Remove heat shield over exhaust manifold.
- Remove power steering system's fluid reservoir.
- Undo oil pipe for power steering servo pump, clip for A/C expansion tank and clip for radiator vent hose from radiator crossmember and bend oil pipe to one side.
- Remove bracket from battery ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 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 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Vehicle Control Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Anti-Theft System Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Saab 9-3 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 2000 Saab 9-3 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 2000 Saab 9-3 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 2000 Saab 9-3 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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