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Saab 9-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including Saab engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02
Vehicle: 2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 9-3 -> 9-5 -> Parking Brake Cable Equalization -> Parking Brake Lever -> Parking Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 2001 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake Lever
9-3
- Raise rear seat, then pry adjusting device apart.
- Insert a .08 inch feeler gauge between parking brake lever and stop on brake caliper.
- Screw locknut against adjusting sleeve until feeler gauge drops out.
- Apply and release parking brake lever a few times to settle adjusting device.
- Ensure clearance between lever and stop is .02-.08 inch.
- Lower rear seat.
9-5
- Apply parking brake two notches, then raise and support vehicle so rear wheels can spin freely.
- Tighten parking brake lever adjusting nut through center console access hole until brakes just begin to take effect.
- Re...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Saab -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Saab 9-3 & 9-5, 1994-98 900, 1989-93 900 (Less B201 Engine) & 1988-95 9000
Vehicle: 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 2.8 V6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper engine cover and sound insulation.
- Remove auxiliary unit drive belt.
- Unplug mass air flow sensor connector, and remove wiring harness, hose, air filter housing cover and filter. Seal intake manifold with a clean rag.
- Remove air filter housing.
- Remove wiring harness bracket from high-pressure pump's protective cover.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 2003-09 9-3
Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Saab -> Service Indicator -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> Automatic Reset -> Manual Reset
Vehicle: 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Manual Reset
The Saab Information Display (SID) is equipped with a service indicator which shows the message TIME FOR SERVICE on the SID unit when it is time to service the vehicle.
The service message is shown when the day counter reaches 365 days or when 600 miles are left until next service. Refer to the following procedure to reset service indicator.
- Hold down clear button for at least 8 se...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect vent hose from battery.
- Disconnect positive and negative battery cables and remove battery.
- Note radio code where applicable.
- Unplug radiator fan electric connections.
- Remove top engine cover.
- Remove charge air pipe and bypass pipe with valve, keep O-ring from connection to turbocharger intake pipe.
- Remove heat shield over exhaust manifold.
- Remove power steering system's fluid reservoir.
- Undo oil pipe for power steering servo pump, clip for A/C expansion tank and clip for radiator vent hose from radiator crossmember and bend oil pipe to one side.
- Remove bracket from battery ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD 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 Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Electrically Adjustable Door Mirror Motor Diagram for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Door Switch Diagram for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Saab 9-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC) COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT AND LAST NINE MODEL YEAR VEHICLES - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC) COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT AND LAST NINE MODEL YEAR VEHICLES Vehicle: 2001 Saab 9-3 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saab 9-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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