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1996 Saab 900 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Saab -> Arming
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag modules...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Bosch 5.3 Anti-Lock Brake System -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Hydraulic Unit -> Rear -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
- Unscrew cover of brake fluid reservoir and top off with brake fluid.
- Connect topping-off fitting from brake bleeding unit kit tool No. 88 19 096, or equivalent, to brake fluid reservoir.
- Position hose with one end on topping-off fitting and other end in bottle filled with clean brake fluid.
- Raise and support vehicle, then connect brake bleeder hose to front left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately .1 quart brake fluid. Repeat this at front right wheel.
- Move brake bleeder to rear left wheel and open nipple. Draw off approximately.05 quart brake fluid. Repea...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-98 900 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 65,000...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 S 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 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle then snip through cable ties securing wiring round starter motor.
- Di...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1994-98 900 & 1999-2002 9-3
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 S 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.
- Note the position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts, then the wiper arms.
- Remove the cowl panel retaining screws.
- Disconnect hoses and clamps from the upper cowl panel, then remove the panel.
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage attaching s...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 9-3, 9-5, 900 & 9000
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS
The ABS/TC control module monitors the function of the ABS system and if a fault occurs, it illuminates the ABS/TC warning lamp. The brake fluid warning lamp and central warning lamps will also illuminat...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 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 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 S 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 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Saab 900 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Air Bag System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Convertible Top System Components Diagram for 1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Saab 900 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Saab 900 SE 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Saab 900 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 S 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - POLICIES FOR USED VEHICLES PURCHASED THROUGH GM-SPONSORED AUCTIONS Vehicle: 1996 Saab 900 S 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Saab 900 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Saab 900 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 1996 Saab 900 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 1996 Saab 900 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 1996 Saab 900 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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