2004 Saab 9-3 A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Saab 9-3

  • 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1985, Fuel Injection
  • 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1985, Fuel Injection
  • 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1985, Fuel Injection

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Saab -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 2.3L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 9-3 -> 9-5 -> Electric Cooling Fan, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS

Electric Cooling Fan, Replace

9-3
  • Disconnect battery vent hose.
  • Remove battery.
  • Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors.
  • Remove TBI unit cover.
  • Remove charge air pipe and bypass valve with valve. Discard O-ring.
  • Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
  • Loosen power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts, then position reservoir aside.
  • Remove battery tray bracket and position aside.
  • Disconnect power steering pump fluid pipe and radiator breather hose clips from radiator crossmember. Position pipe asid...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Panel, Replace -> 9-3 -> 9-5
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GAS

9-3

  • Remove trim panel on righthand side of console.
  • Press out control panel from behind.
  • Disconnect all required electrical connectors.
  • Remove water valve control cable to swivel arm retaining clips, then unhook wire eye.
  • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace -> 9-3 -> 9-5
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS

9-3

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove bolt at A/C pipes PAD connection to expansion valve.
  • Remove expansion valve retaining bolts.
  • Remove expansion valve. Plug openings in A/C pipes.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Do not use old O-rings. Always install new ones lubricated with synthetic petroleum jelly part No. 30 15 286, or equivalent.
    • Torque A/C pipe to expansion valve bolts to 48 inch lbs.
    • Torque PAD connection to expansion valve bolt to 84 inch lb...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Saab -> Electric Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 9-3 -> 9-5 -> Lefthand Fan Operates At High Speed & Righthand Fan High Speed Fault -> Low & High Speed Fault -> Low Speed & Lefthand Fan High Speed Fault -> Low Speed & Righthand Fan High Speed Fault -> Low Speed Fault, High Speed Operates -> Low Speed Operates & Lefthand Fan High Speed Fault -> Low Speed Operates & Righthand Fan High Speed Fault
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GAS

9-3

Refer to for cooling fan wiring information and diagnosis.

9-5

Refer to for cooling fan wiring information.

Low Speed Fault, High Speed Operates
  • Connect a suitable scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under lefthand side of instrument panel.
  • Turn ignition On, then remove lefthand fan high speed relay.
  • Connect a suitable jumper wire between terminal Nos. 1 and 3 of relay holder.
  • Activate coolant fan low speed with scan tool.
  • If coolant fan runs at low speed, replace high speed relay.
  • I...

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