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2004 Saab 9-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater 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 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Saab 9-3 & 9-5, 1994-98 900, 1989-93 900 (Less B201 Engine) & 1988-95 9000
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
Remove
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove wheel hub center nut.
- Remove lower engine cover.
- On convertible models, remove chassis reinforcement at front subframe.
- On all models, remove steering swivel member bolt, lower swivel arm and place a wedge tool No. 83 95 238 or equivalent between swing arm and anti-roll bar.
- Detach brake hose from clip and ABS harness holder. Turn wheel for better access.
- Press out drive shaft from wheel hub about 10 mm, using puller tool No. 89 96 951or equivalent.
- If removing lefthand drive shaft, proceed as follows:
- Undo th...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower engine cover.
- Place a suitable container under vehicle, connect a hose to radiator and drain coolant.
- 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.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove upper engine cover.
- Disconnect connectors from engine control module.
- Remove engine control module.
- Disconnect intak...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 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 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in on position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at engine and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 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 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Connector H2-13 Diagram for 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Connector H24-1 Diagram for 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442) Vehicle: 2004 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Saab 9-3 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 2004 Saab 9-3 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 2004 Saab 9-3 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 2004 Saab 9-3 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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