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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20109-3X AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSDOORS & LOCKSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DOOR HANDLE, INNER SECTIONTO REMOVE

2010 Saab 9-3X Automatic

To remove

2010 Saab 9-3X AutomaticSECTION To remove

The window must be closed.
Remove the Front door trim. See DOOR TRIM, FRONT .
Fold down the water barrier.
Remove Front door handle .
Remove Front door, lock unit .
Remove the door handle's inner part.
- Slacken the bolt (A) for the inner part.
  
  Fig 1: Slacken Bolt (A)
  Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
- Slacken the nuts (B) of the window lift rail (C) and loosen the lower anchorage point.
  
  Fig 2: Slacken Nuts Of Window Lift Rail
  Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
- Remove the door handle's inner part.

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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.