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2003 Saab 9-5 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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cooling System Capacities -> Saab -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 9-3 -> 9-5 -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder, Replace
9-3
- Drain brake fluid from fluid reservoir.
- Disconnect hydraulic lines from cylinder.
- Temporarily plug these lines to avoid loss of fluid.
- Disconnect brake/warning switch connector on filler cap.
- Remove the two nuts connecting cylinder to brake booster, then the master cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brake system.
9-5
- Remove maxi fuse holder and engine compartment main fuse panel, then disconnect anti-theft alarm switch connector.
- Remove fuse panel bracket.
- Discon...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 9-5 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove center hub nut, Fig. .
- On lefthand side, separate driveshaft from transaxle with a suitable prying tool.
- On righthand side, separate driveshaft from intermediate shaft with a suitable brass drift and hammer.
- On all sides, remove brake hose retaining clip.
- Remove suspension arm fro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1999-2004 9-5
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 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 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Console Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Saab 9-5 ARC 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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