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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB1994900 SE, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONRADIATORREMOVAL
1994 Saab 900 SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Removal & Installation: Radiator: Removal

1994 Saab 900 SE, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. On turbo models, remove the charge air cooler (intercooler).
  2. On all models, remove the grille.
    3. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hoses.
  3. Release the engine oil cooler (if equipped) and hang out of way.
  4. Remove the A/C condenser from the radiator.
  5. Disconnect and remove the battery. Remove the battery shelf (SENSONIC). See Fig 1 .
  6. Open the drain plug and drain the coolant. Remove the cap on the expansion tank to speed up the draining.
  7. On turbo models, remove the bypass hose together with the intake hose.
  8. On all models, undo the upper radiator hoses from the radiator. (The top one must be removed on both B258i models.)
  9. Separate the radiator fan's electrical connections.
  10. Release the servo pump's oil pipe and the clips for the radiator's breather hose from the radiator crossmember and turn the oil pipe to one side.
  11. Remove the 2 screws securing the radiator fan cover and lift it up.
  12. On A/T models, remove the transmission cooler oil pipes by the oil cooler, remove the screw which holds the pipes to the radiator and plug the connections.
  13. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Remove the clamps which hold the radiator to the radiator crossmember. Pull up the radiator from the rubber securing points so that the clips for the A/C compressor's wiring harness can be undone.
  14. Lift out the radiator.
Fig 1: Removing Radiator
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