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2005 Saab 9-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- 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
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 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 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 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 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 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 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 9-3, 9-5, 900 & 9000
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 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 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove under cover.
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan motor and sub fan motor.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hose from water pump.
- On models with automatic transmission, disconnect ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipe.
- Plug openings in hos...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
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 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Left Door Speaker Diagram for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Brake Light Bulb Diagram for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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