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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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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> Electrical System -> Pressure Reading -> Temperature Readings
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Temperature Readings
- Ensure doors and windows are closed and engine speed is between 1500-2000 RPM.
- Ensure all vent panels are open.
- On models equipped with Automatic Climate Control, select Lo position on ACC control unit and MAX fan speed.
- On models equipped with manual A/C, set fan speed to position four, air distribution to Vent position and recirculation to On position.
- On all models, after letting system run for approximately five minutes, measure temperature four inches inside center panel outlet.
- Temperature should be...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
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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 Vector 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise vehicle using suitable lift.
- Remove lower engine cover.
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove plastic wheel arch attaching screws to access belt tensioner.
- Unload tensioner and remove belt using suitable tool, Fig. .
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect engine control module connectors.
- Remove engine control module.
- Detach air hose from air filter housing assembly.
- Remove SAI hose, if...
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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 SE 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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1999-2009 9-3 & 9-5
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the on position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored by the PCM. After diagnosis and repair are complete, to clear DTCs use a suitable scan tool. Follow scan tool manufacturers instructions.
If a misfire condition which may cause damage to the c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 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 2003 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 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+.
Instrument Panel Component Location Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Components 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 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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