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2009 Saab 9-5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Left
- Raise and support vehicle then remove wheel.
- Remove left-hand side cover.
- Remove protective cap from hub center-nut.
- Remove hub center nut.
- Remove bolt securing ball joint to steering swivel member. Pry loose then lower suspension arm. Secure it in position with a wooden block placed between suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
- Undo clips on brake hose and ABS cable mountings.
- Place a suitable container under gearbox in order to avoid oil spillage on floor.
- Use a plastic mallet to tap universal joint out of wheel hub.
- Tilt out strut. Pull strut backwards and fasten with a strap.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 2.3T 2.3 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between m...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 2.3T 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper engine cover and sound insulation.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove auxiliary units drive belt.
- Lower vehicle.
- On models with a parking heater on bulkhead partition, proceed as follows:
- Remove exhaust pipe mounting from bulkhead partition, undo exhaust pipe clamp and remove pipe from heater.
- Undo bolts which attach heater...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2005-09 9-5
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 2.3T 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 as follows:
- Remove heating and ventilation unit cover, Fig. .
- Remove 4 screws, then release the clips securing the glove compartment under panel, Fig. .
- Disconnect the lamp electrical connector and remove the glove compartment under panel.
- Remove three glove compartment retaining screws located under the glove compartment.
- Open the glove compartme...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Information on Driveline Clunk Noise When Shifting Between PARK and DRIVE, PARK and REVERSE or DRIVE and REVERSE Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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