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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 PROCEDURES FOR 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 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Saab -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Anti-Frost Thermostat, Replace -> 9-3
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
9-3
- Remove glove compartment.
- Remove center console side panel and knee guard.
- Remove floor air duct and duct to panel side vent.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle, remove gearbox control unit from firewall bracket, allowing it to hang by its cables, then remove the bracket.
- On all models, disconnect cables to i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9000 -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Caliper, Replace
Front
9-3, 9-5 & 900
- Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
- Loosen brake hose at caliper.
- Press brake pedal fully to floor and secure in that position.
- Remove upper guide pin bolt, then disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
- Remove caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
9000
- Remove brake pads as outlined previously.
- Loosen brake hose at caliper.
- Press brake pedal fully to the floor and secure in that position.
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper and plug hose and fitting.
- Remove caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake syst...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Saab -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Saab 9-3 & 9-5, 1994-98 900, 1989-93 900 (Less B201 Engine) & 1988-95 9000
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GAS
When the Tire Pressure Monitor system detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the low tire pressure indi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Saab -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove chassis reinforcement front subframe.
- Position suitable centering fixture on engine subframe and remove two long supports.
- Relieve load from engine and remove bolts attaching from spoiler shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove fasteners separating air cleaner assembly.
- Remove bolts from engine pad, then remove pad.
- Remove power steering pipe clip from engine mount.
- Remove ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES REQUIRED ON REPAIR ORDERS - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FORM (TAC) AND SERVICE STRATEGY PROCESS UTILIZING CUSTOMER SERVICE COMEBACK PREVENTION, STRATEGY BASED DIAGNOSTICS (SBD) AND INTERMITTENT CONCERN DIAGNOSIS - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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