Safety Warning
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2006 Saab 9-2X F4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Vehicle Speed Sensor
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler.
^ Non-turbo model
^ Turbo model
4) Disconnect the connector from vehicle speed sensor.
5) Turn and remove the vehicle speed sensor.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
^ When the vehicle speed sensor is removed, discard it and replace with a new one.
^ Ensure the sensor mounting hole is clean and free of foreign matter.
^ Align the tip end of key with key groove on end of speedometer shaft during installation.
1) Hand tighten the vehicle speed sensor.
2) Tighten the vehicle speed sensor using suitable tool.
Tightening torque:
5.9 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
3) Connect the connector to vehicle speed sensor.
4) Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler.
^ Non-turbo model
^ Turbo model
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
INSPECTION
The vehicle speed sensor can not be inspected as a single unit. Check if speedometer operates normally. If it does not operate normally, inspect the combination meter system.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler.
^ Non-turbo model
^ Turbo model
4) Disconnect the connector from vehicle speed sensor.
5) Turn and remove the vehicle speed sensor.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
^ When the vehicle speed sensor is removed, discard it and replace with a new one.
^ Ensure the sensor mounting hole is clean and free of foreign matter.
^ Align the tip end of key with key groove on end of speedometer shaft during installation.
1) Hand tighten the vehicle speed sensor.
2) Tighten the vehicle speed sensor using suitable tool.
Tightening torque:
5.9 Nm (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft. lbs.)
3) Connect the connector to vehicle speed sensor.
4) Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler.
^ Non-turbo model
^ Turbo model
5) Lower the vehicle.
6) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
INSPECTION
The vehicle speed sensor can not be inspected as a single unit. Check if speedometer operates normally. If it does not operate normally, inspect the combination meter system.
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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.