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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+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1997 Saab 9000 CS 2.3 L4 GAS

Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.

R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...

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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 BRAKE SYSTEM -> Anti-Lock Brake Systems Less Traction Control -> SYSTEM COMPONENTS -> BRAKE-WARNING & ABS WARNING LIGHTS -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) -> HYDRAULIC UNIT -> RELAY & FUSE BOX -> WHEEL SENSORS
Vehicle: 1991 Saab 9000 CD 2.3 L4 GAS

HYDRAULIC UNIT

The hydraulic unit replaces the conventional master cylinder and vacuum-operated servo. This unit is comprised of a master cylinder, hydraulic servo cylinder, brake fluid reservoir, independent pump for hydraulic pressure and a valve block which modulates pressure to the individual calipers. The valve block contains six solenoid valves, three inlet and three outlet, this gives each brake circuit one inlet and one outlet valve.

If the ABS system should become inoperative for any reason, all the solenoid valves will be de-energized and the brake system will operate ...

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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 ...

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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: 1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 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 MacPherson strut aside and pull out d...

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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+.

Description
Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) notifies the driver when a significant loss of tire pressure occurs in any of the 4 tires.

When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors read tire pressure once every 30 second and transmit the reading once every ...

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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: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable at battery.
  • Relieve tension on belt tensioner and unhook multigroove V-belt.
  • Remove alternator air intake by pulling it straight up.
  • Remove belt tensioner.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front right wheel.
  • Remove drive belt cover.
  • Remove engine oil pressure sensor and plug hole.
  • Remove wiring h...

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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 -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0 L4 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 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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1990-94
Vehicle: 1994 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS

The Check Engine lamp illuminates to indicate an electronic system malfunction and can also be used to display diagnostic tro...

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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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 Saab 9000 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 pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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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: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and remove bolts from righthand wing liner, then remove wing liner.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using...

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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+.

Hazard Warning Lights Switch Diagram for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GASHazard Warning Lights Switch Diagram for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Hazard Warning Lights Switch MCC
  • Rear Body Components Diagram for 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GASRear Body Components Diagram for 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • High Level Brake Light
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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.

    2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Steering Column Module
  • Door Control Module
  • Central Locking Antenna
  • Fuel Filler Flap Central Locking Solenoid
  • 2002 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Component List
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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+.

    Document: SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES - LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGE PIN CLIP NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED - EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3I 5.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • 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
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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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