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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9-7X -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Loosen fuel tank filler cap to relieve tank pressure.
  • Connect a suitable fuel pressure gauge to fuel pressure service port located on fuel rail. Wrap a shop towel around fitting while connecting gauge to avoid fuel spillage.
  • Install bleed hose into a suitable container, then open valve to bleed fuel system pressure.
  • After fuel system has bleed down, remove fuel pressure gauge.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.

Removal & Installation

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 mixt...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X 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 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster check valve from vacuum brake booster.
  • Disconnect vacuum brake booster hose at engine.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster hose.
  • Remove battery positive lead nut and lead from solenoid.
  • Remove starter solenoid S-termin...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Saab -> Check Engine Lamp -> 2005-09 9-7x
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-7X ARC 5.3 V8 GAS

The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the on position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored by the PCM. After diagnosis and repair are complete, to clear DTCs use a suitable scan tool. Follow scan tool manufacturers instruct...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • Drain cooling syst...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

HVAC Components Diagram for 2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GASHVAC Components Diagram for 2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Shift Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Relay
  • Blower Motor Control Module
  • Blower Motor
  • Heater Vent Air Conditioning Control Module
  • Logic
  • 2008 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Saab 9-7X 4.2I 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Radio
  • Body Control Module
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Sunroof Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Saab 9-7X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INFORMATION ON GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS OVER TIME WITH NO EVIDENCE OF COOLANT LEAK FOUND - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR COVER ASSEMBLY AREA - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saab 9-7X AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Saab 9-7X 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 9-7X 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 9-7X 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 9-7X 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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