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2008 Saab 9-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- 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.
- Remove bolt from steering swivel member, lower suspension arm, and place a suitable wedge between suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
- Tap drive shaft out of intermediate shaft with a suitable brass drift and large hammer then, move aside drive shaft. Use protective goggles to protect against f...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Engine Oil Life Monitor -> 9-3 & 9-5
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS
- Turn ignition On, but do not start engine.
- Press Information and Reset buttons on DIC (Driver Information Center) at same time to enter personalization menu.
- Press information b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at coolant inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove chassis reinforcement front subframe.
- Position suitable centering fixture on engine subframe and remove two long supports.
- Relieve load from engine and remove bolts attaching from spoiler shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove fasteners separating air cleaner assembly.
- Remove bolts from engine pad, then remove pad.
- Remove power steering pipe clip from engine mount.
- Remove ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Exterior Lights Diagram for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front Body Diagram for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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