Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
To Remove
- Remove the blanking-off washers on the wiper spindle nuts and loosen the nuts slightly.
- Loosen the wiper arms with a puller, special tool (part no. 85 80 144). Remove the nuts and wiper arms.
- Remove the rubber wiper spindle seals.
- Remove the two screw clips on the ends of the windscreen cover.
- Loosen the rubber seal.
- Remove the windscreen cover by grasping the front edge and lifting upward/forward. Be careful with the bonnet release wire on the left-hand side.
- Undo the protective cover on the control module.
- Tilt up the cover and unplug the control module multi-connector by releasing the catch on the right.
- Undo the control module's 2 retaining nuts and remove them. A 10 mm magnetic socket will be useful for this.
- Lift the control module straight up.IMPORTANT: ESD-SENSITIVE COMPONENT
Earth yourself by touching the car body before plugging in/unplugging components. Do not touch the component pins . Read BEFORE CHANGING A CONTROL MODULE before changing a control module.
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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.