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2003 Saab 9-5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> 9-5 -> A/C System Performance Inspection -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Conditions -> Diagnostic Procedure -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> DTC 7: Open Circuit, Short To Ground Or Short To B+ In Motor -> DTC 8: Rear Window Defroster Button Jammed In Depressed Position -> DTCs 1 & 4: Lefthand Air Mixing Flap Loose Or Jammed -> DTCs 2 & 5: Righthand Air Mixing Flap Loose Or Jammed -> DTCs 3 & 6: Air Distribution Flap Loose Or Jammed -> Fault Symptoms
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
A/C System Performance Inspection
- Connect suitable gauge manifold to system.
- Insert suitable thermometer approximately four inches into center dash vent and position thermometer at blower inlet to measure ambient temperature.
- Start engine and set to run at 1500-2000 RPM.
- On models equipped with manual A/C, set temperature control to COLD, air distribution to VENT, air inlet to recirculation and blower to run on position four, then engage A/C.
- On models equipped with Automatic Climate Control, set temperature control at LO and ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Bosch 5.4 Anti-Lock Brake System
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 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 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Saab 9-3 & 9-5, 1994-98 900, 1989-93 900 (Less B201 Engine) & 1988-95 9000
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove center hub nut, Fig. .
- On lefthand side, separate driveshaft from transaxle with a suitable prying tool.
- On righthand side, separate driveshaft from intermediate shaft with a suitable brass drift and hammer.
- On all sides, remove brake hose retaining clip.
- Remove suspension arm fro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover and intake manifold shield.
- Remove crankcase ventilation solenoid and constant pressure valves.
- Release serpentine belt tension with suitable belt tensioner tool, then remove belt.
- Remove upper alternator attaching bolt.
- Mark position of righthand engine mount, then loosen mount retaining bolt. Lubricate mount so that it will slide.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove the front exhaust pipe.
- Loosen alternator re...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1999-2004 9-5
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 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.
- Remove the console passenger side cover, Fig. .
- Remove the glove compartment retaining screw, then disengage the retaining clips and lift the glove compartment from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the glove compartment...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at coolant pump inlet tube and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Seats Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Transmission Components Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Saab 9-5 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 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Saab 9-5 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 9-5 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 9-5 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 9-5 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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