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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19999-3 BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)COOLING SYSTEMCHARGE AIR COOLERB204I/ETO REMOVE
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic

To Remove

1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION To Remove
  1. Open the bonnet and protect the wings with drapes. Remove the front grille and remove the horn.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Grille
    G03457740Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Detach the washer hoses from the retaining clips in the bumper and remove the wiper arms.

    Remove the direction indicator lamps and headlamps and unplug the connectors.

  3. Raise the car and remove the air shields. Unplug the outside temperature sensor connector and detach the washer hose.
  4. Unplug the fog light connectors and detach the front edges of the wing liners from the bumper. Remove the bumper retaining bolts and pull the bumper forwards.
  5. Detach the hoses from the charge air cooler and remove the charge air cooler.
    Fig 2: Removing Hoses From Charge Air Cooler And Removing Charge Air Cooler
    G03457741Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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