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2002 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 PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Shaft, Replace -> 9-3
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
9-3
- Remove center console righthand side panel.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
When working on any hydraulic brake components it is extremely important to keep the work area clean. Clean any components that are to be reused with new brake fluid or a cleaning fluid specifically designed for hydraulic components. Wipe all components dry using clean lint-free paper or cloth. Gaskets, seals, O-rings and rubber components should not be reused. Prior to assembly, all components should be generously lubricated with clean brake fluid.
Disassemble
- Clamp master cylinder in soft-jaw vice.
- Remove rubber seals from brake hose connections.
- Carefull...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 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 strut aside and pull out drives...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove air filter and induction system at throttle body.
- Raise and support vehicle using suitable lift.
- Remove righthand front wheel assembly.
- Remove belt circuit cover.
- Remove alternator c...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1994-98 900 & 1999-2002 9-3
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS
The air bag warning lamp informs the driver when a fault occurs in the air bag system. If a fault is detected, then air bag warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 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 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 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 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Seats Diagram for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Pedal Cluster Diagram for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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