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Saab CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including Saab engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
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
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Saab -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility -> Radio Anti-Theft Lock
Vehicle: 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ensure product is compatible with the system being serviced. Refer to for specifications.
Radio Anti-Theft Lock
Radio and cassette player are equipped with an electronic four-digit anti-theft lock. This four-digit code is programmed at manufacturing and cannot be ch...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Mark II Anti-Lock Brake System Less Traction Control -> System Service -> 900 -> 9000 -> Accumulator -> Brake Fluid Reservoir -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> ECU -> Front -> Hydraulic Unit -> Pressure Switch -> Pump & Motor Unit -> Pump Delivery Line -> Rear -> System Pressure Relief -> Valve Block -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1995 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Front brake calipers must be bled first.
- Fill fluid reservoir to the top.
- Connect a length of transparent hose to right front caliper bleed nipple and place other end of hose into a clear container.
- While depressing brake pedal, open bleed nipple. Repeat until there are no more air bubbles visible in hose.
- Connect hose to left front caliper and repeat bleed process.
- Connect hose to rear caliper, switch on ignition and repeat bleed process. Pump motor must not run for more than two minutes at a time. After motor has been running, let it cool for approximately 10 minut...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On 2003-06 models, remove fuel pump fuse No. 2 from engine compartment fuse box.
- On 1999-02 models, remove fuel pump fuse No. 32 from the instrument panel fuse box.
- On all models, start the engine and run until it stalls.
- Turn the ignition Off.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Install the fuel pump fuse.
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 mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnectin...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Saab 9000 Griffin Edtion 2.3 L4 GAS
- Loosen hub nut.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel lug nuts.
- Remove wheelwell liners.
- Remove strut-to-steering member attaching bolts. Disconnect brake line from strut.
- Remove clamp securing inboard dust boot, then separate two halves ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saab 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-7X Aero 6.0 V8 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove right wheelhouse liner.
- If drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of rotation.
- Rotate belt tensioner, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove bolt from steering swivel member, lower suspension arm, and place a suitable wedge between suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
- Tap drive shaft out of intermediate shaft with a suitable brass drift and large hammer then, move aside drive shaft. Use protective goggles to protect against f...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1986-98 9000 -> Models Less AC -> Models w/AC
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 9000 CS 2.3 L4 GAS
Models w/AC
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.
- Disengage the evaporator cover retainers, then remove the cover.
- Lift the cabin air filter cover and remove the filter, Fig. .
- Install the new cabin air filter element into the housing. Ensure the filter is properly positioned in the housing.
- Close the cabin air filter cover.
- Instal...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Saab -> Service Indicator -> 900
Vehicle: 1991 Saab 900 2.1 L4 GAS
To clear TIME FOR SERVICE, from the Saab Information Display, press and hold the CLEAR button for at least 8 seconds. A s...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Saab 9000 CD 2.3 L4 GAS
- Loosen expansion tank pressure cap and raise car.
- Remove center air deflector, place a drip tray under radiator and open radiator drain plug.
- Remove lower two retaining bolts from condenser (A/C).
- Lower car and detach upper coolant hose.
- Remove air intake pipe for air cleaner.
- Remove upper retaining bolts on condenser (A/C).
- On turbo equipped models,unplug cables to boost pressure control valve and remove it from bracket on fan cowling .
- On all models, unplug electrical c...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Saab 9000 CDE 3.0 V6 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 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Safety Restraints and Airbags Diagram for 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1994 Saab 9000 CSE 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Saab cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CAMPAIGN 484: REPLACING ANTI-THEFT ALARM SIREN Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero 2.0 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saab AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Saab 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 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 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 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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