2004 Saab 9-3 Linear, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

To remove

WARNING: The battery's ground cable must be removed before the positive cable. Wait for at least 1 minute after disconnecting the battery before beginning any work on the airbag system. Otherwise the airbag may be deployed unintentionally and this can cause fatal/severe personal injuries.
  1. Ignition key in the position LOCK.
  2. Removing the passenger seat.
  3. Release the handbrake.
  4. Remove the center console's front side panel.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 4-6
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  5. Remove the center console's rear side panel.
  6. Remove the center console's rear cover.
  7. Dismantle the connector to the ignition switch.
  8. Remove the rear legroom adjuster screws on the center console's aluminum frame.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 7-9
    G03719074Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the front legroom adjuster screws on the center console's aluminum frame.
  10. Dismantle the screws that hold the Airbag Control Module.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 10-12
    G03719075Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Drive in a wedge between the floor and the aluminum frame so that the aluminum frame is lifted about 2 cm.
    IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins. For further information regarding connectors, refer to CONNECTORS, HANDLING AND INSPECTION  .
  12. Dismantle the Airbag Control Module's two connectors.
  13. Lift up and carefully move the Airbag Control Module out between the aluminum frame and the floor.
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  • • 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.
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