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2003 Saab 9-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Shaft, Replace -> 9-3
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
9-3
- Remove center console righthand side panel.
- ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Bosch 5.4 Anti-Lock Brake System
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
NOTE: On Air Bag Equipped Models, Refer To " Air Bag System Precautions"For System Disarming & Arming Procedures.
NOTE: "Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification" May Be Used As An Aid When Using Wiring Circuits Found In This Section.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 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 strut aside and pull out drives...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove upper attaching bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then disconnect starter motor cables.
- Remove l...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Place wipers in the service position.
- Open the hood cover, then disconnect righthand side cover clips, Fig. .
- Loosen the rear main seal, lift off foam block then the front edge of the cover so that the hook and clip release on rear edge, Fig. .
- Fold cover ha...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 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 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise vehicle and remove bolts from righthand wing liner, then remove wing liner.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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