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Saab 9-5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 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 9-5 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: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-3, 9-5 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Parking Brake Cable Equalization -> Parking Brake Lever -> Parking Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS
Parking Brake Lever
9-3 & 900
- Raise rear seat, then pry adjusting device apart.
- Insert a .08 inch feeler gauge between parking brake lever and stop on brake caliper.
- Screw locknut against adjusting sleeve until feeler gauge drops out.
- Apply and release parking brake lever a few times to settle adjusting device.
- Ensure clearance between lever and stop is .02-.08 inch.
- Lower rear seat.
9-5
- Apply parking brake two notches, then raise and support vehicle so rear wheels can spin freely.
- Tighten parking brake lever adjusting nut through center console access hole until brakes just begin to take eff...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9-5 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove fuel pump fuse No. 19 from the instrument panel fuse box.
- Start the engine and run until it stalls.
- Turn the ignition Off.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.
- Relieve fuel pressure as outlined under...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-5 ARC 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 MacPherson strut. Pull MacPherson strut backwards an...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 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 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-5 2.3T 2.3 L4 GAS
The control module monitors the tire pressure sensor transmissions for the first few minutes to determine the location of each of the sensors. The system is considered self-teaching, maki...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover and intake manifold shield.
- Remove starter motor upper retaining bolt.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
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 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Saab -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-5 Linear 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 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-5 ARC 2.3 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at coolant inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front End Components Diagram for 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Console Diagram for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 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 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: REPLACEMENT OF HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES UNDER WARRANTY AND USE OF GM VS. NON-GM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INFORMATION FOR DEALERS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A FIELD PRODUCT REPORT - REVISED Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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