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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20029-3 SE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMTRIONIC T7 FUEL CONTROL SYSTEMADJUSTMENT-REPLACEMENTEVAP PRESSURE SENSORTO REMOVE
2002 Saab 9-3 SE, 2D Convertible, Automatic

To remove

2002 Saab 9-3 SE, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION To remove
  1. Drain the fuel from the tank.
    IMPORTANT: The tank must never be drained by suction through the filler pipe as this will damage the non-return valve!
  2. Raise the car, making sure that the right-hand lift arm is situated as far to the right as possible so as not to be an obstruction during removal.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3, 5-8
    G03576542Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Detach the hose to the filler pipe from the tank. Detach the purge line from the tank to the EVAP canister.
    1. 3.a. Press the connection inwards towards the EVAP canister in the direction of the connection.
    2. 3.b. Compress the ring so that the catches are bent upwards.
    3. 3.c. Release the connection by detaching it from the connector pipe on the EVAP canister.
  4. Plug the tank. Release the quick-release coupling on the purge line to the filler pipe using tool 83 95 261.
  5. Remove the protective cover from the fuel filter.
  6. Undo the clamp securing the fuel filter.
  7. Support the tank on a column lift, for example. Undo the nuts on the tank straps and unhook the straps.
  8. Move the handbrake wire for the left wheel out of the way.
  9. Carefully lower the tank, right-hand side first, until the top is visible.
  10. Unplug the connectors to the fuel pump and tank pressure sensor.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 10-12
    G03576543Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the protective cap and detach the pressure and return lines from the fuel pump.
  12. Detach the fuel lines from their holders on the tank.
  13. Lower the tank to working height.
  14. Unplug the tank pressure sensor connector and blow clean the area around the sensor.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 14-15
    G03576544Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the tank pressure sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.