A

ABS unit
installing 521-5
removing 521-3
wiring diagrams 371-8

Accelerator and throttle linkage, lubricating 110-13

A/C compressor
See also Air conditioning
testing 854-10

AIC system
See Automatic Idle Control (AIC) system

AIC valve
adjusting/removing 240-24

Advice for the beginner 100-10
bolt torque 100-10
cleaning 100-11
cleanliness 100-10
general information 100-12
getting started 100-8

Air bag system
See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Air conditioning (A/C) 854-7
component replacement 854-9
discharging and recharging 854-7
electrical tests 854-9
general 854-1
safety switches, testing 854-11
system description 854-7
technical data 028-1
troubleshooting 854-2
wiring diagrams 371-13

Air distribution control switch 854-5

Air filter element replacing 110-12

Air mass meter 240-13
removing 240-22
testing 240-14

Alignment
See Front wheel alignment

Alternator
brushes, replacing 321-3
removing 321-2
testing 321-1

Alternator and charging system
wiring diagrams 371-19

Antenna, electric 851-4
replacing/testing 851-4

Antifreeze
See Coolant

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 500-2
See also ABS

ABS wheel speed sensor
replacing 500-3
warning indicator 100-20

Anti-roll bar
See Rear Suspension

Automatic Performance Control (APC)
See Turbocharger

ATF
See Automatic transmission fluid

Automatic Idle Control (AIC) system
testing 240-17
wiring diagrams 371-23

Automatic transmission 110-14, 400-2
gear selector cable 444-1
gear system, planetary 400-4
general 472-1
governor, removing 444-4
hydraulic system 400-5
pan (sump) gasket 472-1
pressure test 400-8
removing 201-9
stall speed test 400-7
troubleshooting 400-6

Automatic transmission final drive 110-16

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
ATF cooler, replacing 472-2
ATF pump 400-4
replacing fluid/filter 110-15

Axle, rear
See Rear suspension

Axle, front
See Drive axle

B

Back-up light switch 364-4

Back-up lights
wiring diagrams 371-26

Ball joints
checking and replacing 631-1

Ball joints, steering joints (tie rod ends) 110-19

Battery
charging 311-2
general 311-1
service 110-13
testing 311-1
voltage 200-10

Belts
See Drive belts

Body
general 100-7, 800-1
maintenance 110-20
technical data 028-1

Boost pressure (turbo) 291-4
See also Turbocharger

Brake calipers 523-1
front, removing 523-1
rear, removing 523-2

Brake discs
general 516-1
inspecting and replacing 516-1
removing 516-2

Brake fluid
bleeding and changing 520-1

Brake fluid level warning light 100-20

Brake fluid warning lamp switch 364-6

Brake lights
wiring diagrams 371-28

Brake lines and hoses 522-1
replacing 522-1

Brake master cylinder
removing 521-2

Brake pads
general 517-1
inspecting 517-1
replacing 517-1

Brake pedal
general 524-1
removing 524-1

Brake system
general 520-1

Brake system bleeding
cars with ABS 520-2
cars without ABS 520-1
general 110-18

Brakes 110-17
See also Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
general 100-6, 500-1
technical data 025-1
troubleshooting 500-5

Brake fluid bleeding
See Brake system bleeding

Brake fluid specifications 520-2

Bumpers
removing and installing 860-1

Burglar alarm
wiring diagrams 371-3

C

Camshaft
checking 215-1
general 200-1, 215-1
reconditioning 214-11
removing and installing 214-5
technical data 022-5

Cam followers
See Hydraulic cam followers

Camshaft timing chain
checking and replacing 215-1

Camshaft valve cover
See Cylinder head

Carbon deposits
See Driveability and engine management

Carpets 851-2
removing 851-2

Cautions
general 100-7

Central locking
locking motors, removing 830-10
wiring diagrams 371-40

Charging system
general 321-1
quick-check 321-1
testing 321-1
troubleshooting 321-1
wiring 371-19

Chassis service 110-17

Check Engine light 200-5, 240-5, 340-3

Cigarette lighter
wiring diagrams 371-75

Clutch
controls 412-1
disc, pressure plate, release bearing replacing 411-1
general 400-2, 411-1
master and slave cylinders
bleeding 412-2
replacing 412-1

Coil springs
See Front Suspension or Rear Suspension

Combined instruments
removing 853-3
wiring diagrams 371-44

Connecting rods
general 212-1
See also Pistons

Continuity, checking for 300-7

Control arms
removing and installing 632-2

Control arm bushings
replacing 632-1

Convertible top
adjustments 812-1
general 812-1
hydraulic system 812-3
wiring diagrams 371-49

Coolant (antifreeze) and cooling system

Coolant pump 261-1
replacing 261-6

Coolant temperature gauge
sender 261-4

Coolant temperature sensor (LH fuel injection) 240-12
removing 240-22

Cooling system 022-8
draining and filling 261-5
general description 200-2
hoses, replacing 261-5
maintenance 110-7
troubleshooting 261-3

Crankcase ventilation hoses 110-11

Crankshaft 216-1
general 200-2
inspecting/reconditioning 216-1
removing/installing 210-1
technical data 022-6

Crankshaft oil seals
See Cylinder block oil seals

Cruise control
component locations 368-1
control switch, checking 368-3
electrical tests 368-2
general 368-1
pedal switches 368-2
vacuum pump, checking 368-3
wiring diagrams 371-51

CV joint
See Drive axle

Cylinder block
clearances (piston/cylinder) 212-3
disassembly 210-2
general 200-1, 210-1
reconditioning 212-2
technical data 022-3

Cylinder block oil seals
replacing 216-3

Cylinder head
See also Valve train
disassembly and assembly 214-9
general 200-1
reconditioning 214-11
removal/installation 211-1, 211-3
technical data 022-4
valve cover, removing 214-4

Cylinders (engine)
See Cylinder block

D

Dashboard and consoles
general 853-1

Dashpot (LH 2.2)
See Fuel Injection (LH)

Differential and final drive 400-5

Directional indicators
wiring diagrams 371-55

Distributor
cap and rotor, replacing 340-11

Distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs
general 110-10

Doors
adjusting fit 830-2
general 830-1
interior panel, removing 830-3
lock and handle mechanism 830-8
See also Central Locking
removing and installing 830-1

Drive axle
general 774-1
joint boots, inspecting 110-17
replacing 774-5

Drive belts 110-8

Drive plate (automatic trans.) 216-3

Driveability and engine management
basic adjustments 200-8
carbon deposits 200-7
mechanical condition 200-7
troubleshooting 200-4
warnings and cautions 200-7
wiring and harness connectors 200-10

E

EGR
See Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR)

Electric controls and switches
extra gauges 364-6
general 364-1

Electrical system
components, connectors and ground locations (list) 371-6
general 100-4, 300-1
safety precautions 300-1
switches, engine 364-5
service 110-13
short circuits, checking for 300-7
technical data 023-1
test equipment 300-2
testing, general 100-11
troubleshooting 300-4
wiring diagrams 371-1

Emergencies 100-18

Engine
general 100-2, 201-1
maintenance schedules 110-5
mechanical troubleshooting 200-4
removing and installing 201-1
removing from transmission 201-9
technical data 022-1

Engine oil and oil filter 110-5

Evaporative loss control device (ELCD) 110-11, 254-1

Exhaust emission control
general 254-1

Exhaust manifold
removing and installing 252-4

Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) 254-2
checking operation 254-3
temperature sensor, testing 254-4
valve testing 254-3

Exhaust system
general 110-13, 252-1
removing and installing 252-1

Exhaust valves
See Valve train

EZK ignition system
See also Ignition system general 340-1
knock sensor 340-2
replacing 340-14
system testing 340-8
wiring diagrams 371-83

F

Fan belts
See Drive belts

Fasteners
non-reusable fasteners 100-10
tightening 100-10

Fault code memory (LH fuel injection)
canceling 240-7

Fault diagnosis 240-4

Feeler gauges 100-17

Flywheel (manual transmission) 216-3

Foglamps
wiring diagrams 371-58

Front Suspension
coil springs 731-2
checking 731-4
removing 731-2
general 731-1
shock absorbers
general 110-3
removing/installing 731-1
technical data 027-1
troubleshooting 700-2

Front wheel bearings
See wheel bearings

Fuel filter, replacing 110-13

Fuel gauge sender unit
removing and installing 234-15

Fuel injection (LH)
basic requirements 240-4
component replacement 240-22
component testing 240-10
fault codes 240-5
fault tracing 240-4
fuel injectors 240-14
removing 240-23
testing 240-15
general 100-3, 240-1
LH control unit, removing 240-22
LH variants 240-3
oxygen sensor
See Oxygen sensor
safety precautions 240-3
system adjustments 240-24
technical data 022-7

Fuel lines 234-16
replacing 234-16

Fuel pressure regulator 240-9
removing 240-23

Fuel pressure tests 240-8

Fuel pump 234-6
delivery pressure 240-10
delivery rate 234-6
electrical tests 234-6
noise 234-4
operating pump for tests 234-4
screen (filter), replacing 234-13 replacing pump
roller-type 234-8
rotor-type 234-10
safety precautions 234-2
testing 234-7
troubleshooting 234-3
variants 234-1
wiring diagrams 371-60

Fuel pump check valve
replacing 234-13

Fuel pump relay, testing 234-7

Fuel supply 200-2, 200-11

Fuel system
See Fuel Injection (LH)

Fuel tank
general 234-1
removing and installing 234-14
rollover valve, replacing 234-15

Fuse and relay locations, main 371-1

G

Gaskets
general information 100-11

Gauges
See Electric controls and switches or instrument cluster

Gear lever housing
See Manual transmission

Gear shift lever
See Manual transmission

Glovebox lighting
wiring diagrams 371-71

Ground
connections 200-10, 300-1, 371-6

H

Hall sensor 340-12
replacing 340-13

Hall ignition system 340-1
See also Ignition system
testing 340-6
wiring diagrams 371-83

Handbrake warning lamp switch 364-4

Hatchback and trunk lid 830-11
lock mechanism, replacing 830-9
See also Central Locking
removing/installing 830-11

Headlight wiper motor
removing 363-2

Headlights
replacing 351-1
wipers and washers 363-2
wiring diagrams 371-73

Heated rear window
wiring diagrams 371-75

Heater and controls 854-3

Heater core and heater valve 854-3
replacing 854-3

Hood
alignment and adjustment 820-3
general 820-1
release cable 820-2

Horns
wiring diagrams 371-81

How to use this manual 100-7

Hydraulic cam followers 214-1
checking and replacing 214-2

I

Idle speed (LH 2.2) 240-24

Ignition lock cylinder
installing 432-3
removing 432-2

Ignition switch, replacing 432-2

Ignition timing 340-14
checking and adjusting 340-15

Ignition switch
wiring information 371-7

Ignition system
component removal and replacement 340-11
disabling ignition system 340-3
electrical tests and fault tracing 340-5
general 100-4, 340-1
quick-check of system 340-4
test equipment 340-3
troubleshooting 340-2
visual inspection 340-4, 5
wiring diagrams 371-83

Injectors
See Fuel injection (LH)

Instruments (cluster) 853-2
removing 853-3
wiring diagrams 371-44

Instrument center console 800-2

Instrument cluster switch panel
removing 364-1

Instrument pad, lower
removing 851-3

Instrument panel 853-1

Interior switches 364-3

J

Jack stands, using 100-16

Jump-starting 100-18

L

Lambda Sensor
See Oxygen Sensor

LH fuel injection
See Fuel injection (LH)

Lighting for controls
wiring diagrams 371-98

Lights
backup
wiring diagrams 371-26
direction indicators light bulbs,
replacing 351-3
general 351-1
hazard warning light bulbs, replacing
headlights
see Headlights
interior bulbs, replacing 351-4
parking light bulbs, replacing 351-3
side marker and side reversing light
bulbs, replacing 351-3
stop light bulbs, replacing 351-3
wiring diagrams 371-55
time delay relay 351-5

Lifting the car 100-8
raising the car safely 100-9

Locks, handles, and latch mechanisms 830-7
See also Central locking

Lubrication and maintenance
quick data 010-2

Lubrication system 022-6, 220-1
See also Oil pump
general description 200-2

Luggage compartment lighting
wiring diagrams 371-102

M

Maintenance program
Saab recommended 110-2

Manual transmission 110-16, 400-1
gear selector rod, removing 432-3
gear shift control 432-1
gear shift lever, adjusting 432-6
removing 201-9
troubleshooting 400-5

Manual transmission control 432-1

Master cylinder
See Brakes

Mercury switch (convertible) 364-5

Mirrors, power
wiring diagrams 371 -110

Modulating valve
See EGR
testing 254-5

N

Notes, general 100-7

O

Oil
excessive consumption 200-5

Oil and filter
changing 110-6

Oil change equipment 100-16

Oil cooler (turbo models only) 220-5
removing 220-5

Oil pressure
relief valve 220-4
testing 220-4
warning circuit 220-5
warning systems 220-4

Oil pressure warning light 100-20

Oil pump
removing and installing 220-1

On-board diagnostics (EZK ignition only) 340-3

On-board diagnostics (LH 2.4 and LH 2.4.2 only) 240-5

Overheating 100-19

Oxygen sensor 110-11, 200-8, 240-16
testing 240-16

P

Panhard rod
See Rear suspension

Parking brake 110-18
adjusting 551-3
general 551-1

Parking brake cables
removing/installing 551-1

Parking lights
wiring diagrams 371-104

Parts
buying 100-12
genuine Saab parts 100-12
non-returnable parts 100-14
spare parts kit 100-20

Pistons 212-1
technical data 022-3

Piston rings 022-3, 212-4

Piston-to-cylinder clearance
See Cylinder Block

Power steering fluid 110-18

Power steering system 644-1
pump and lines 644-4
removing/installing 644-1

Pressure plate
See Clutch

R

Radiator
pressure test 261-3
removing 261-8

Radiator and expansion tank
general 261-1

Radiator cooling fan thermoswitch
replacing 261-8

Radiator cooling fans 261-8
general 261-1
quick-check 261-4
removing 261-9
wiring diagrams 371-118

Radio wiring diagrams 371-120

Radio antenna
See Antenna
rear axle, removing 732-7

Rear Suspension 732-1
bump stop 732-10
coil spring link, removing 732-5
coil springs 732-2
panhard rod, removing 732-9
shock absorbers 732-1
torque arm, removing 732-9

Refrigerant charge
checking 854-7

Regulator brushes
See Alternator

Relay positions 371-5

Release bearing
See Clutch

Residual fuel pressure
See Fuel injection (LH)

Road test 110-20

Rubber bump stop
See Rear suspension

S

Saab turbo with APC
general description 100-2

Safety 100-8

Seals 100-11

Seat belt and ignition key warning
wiring diagrams 371-125

Seats
heated, wiring diagrams 371-77
removing, front 851-1
removing, rear 851-2

Seatbelts 851-1
general 800-1
passive (motorized)
wiring diagrams 371-107
removing 851-2

Shift-up indicator
fifth gear lockout switch 364-5
temperature switch 364-5
throttle switch 364-5
wiring diagrams 371-128

Shock absorbers
See Front suspension or Rear suspension

Short circuits, checking for 300-7
using a voltmeter 300-8
using an ohmmeter 300-7

Slave cylinder
See Clutch

Solenoid
See starter motor

Spark plugs 010-2, 110-10

Speedometer cable
replacing 853-3

Spoiler
assembly 812-6
removing 812-6

Spring link bushings
replacing 732-5

Starter
removing 331-2
solenoid, replacing 331-2
troubleshooting 331-1
wiring diagrams 371-130

Steering 600-1
general 100-6, 600-1
technical data 026-1
troubleshooting 600-2

Steering column
assembly, removing 641-2
general 641-1

Steering column switches and horn switch (1985-1989 models) 364-3

Steering swivel member
removing and installing 774-1

Steering wheel
removing 641-1

Storage console
removing 853-2

Sunroof 830-12
removing/installing 830-12

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 110-20
wiring diagrams 371-133

Suspension
See Front Suspension or Rear Suspension

System line pressure
See Fuel injection (LH)

System relay
See Fuel injection (LH)

T

Technical data
general 010-1

Temperature gauge sender
replacing 261-4
quick-check 261-4

Thermostat 261-6
quick-check 261-5
replacing 261-6

Thermostatic valve (EGR)
testing 254-4

Thermoswitch, cooling fan
See Radiator

Throttle position sensor 240-12
removing 240-22

Throttle position sensor (LH 2.2 and LH 2.4)
adjusting 240-26

Throw-out bearing
See Clutch

Tie rod end
general 643-1
removing 643-1

Tires 110-19
changing 100-18

Tools 100-14
basic requirements 100-14
Saab special tools 100-17
torque wrench 100-17

Torque arm
See Rear suspension

Torque converter 400-4

Towing 100-20

Transmission
See also Automatic transmission or Manual transmission
technical data 024-1

Transmission and drive train
gear selector cable 444-1
general 100-5
service 110-14
throttle cable 444-2
transmission controls 444-1

Trim, interior body 851-3
headliner, removing 851-3
interior side trim, removing 851-4

Trunk lid lock mechanism
replacing 830-8

Trunk lid or hatchback lid lock cylinder
replacing 830-10

Tune-up and preventive maintenance 200-8

Tune-up quick data 010-2

Turbocharger
Automatic Performance Control (APC)
APC bypass valve, testing 291-8
APC knock sensor, testing 291-7
APC pressure sensor, testing 291-8
APC solenoid valve, testing 291-6
general 291-1
replacing 291-9
technical data 022-8
testing 291-1

Turbo boost pressure 291-3
Turbocharger and APC troubleshooting 291-2

Turn signals
See Directional indicators

V

Vacuum booster
general 541-1
replacing 541-1

Vacuum servos and air flaps testing 854-6

Valve cover
removing and installing 214-4

Valve train 214-4
disassembling 214-9
exhaust valves
sodium filled, scrapping 214-14, 15
general 214-1
reconditioning 214-1
valve guides, replacing 214-12
valve seats 214-13
valve springs 214-15
valve stem oil seals 214-7

Vehicle Identification codes and specifications 400-5

Ventilation blower
removing and installing 854-5

Ventilation fan (blower)
wiring diagrams 371-136

Volt-ohm meter (vom) or multimeter 100-17

Voltage
checking for at the fuel pump 234-7
measuring 300-6

Voltage and ground, checking for 300-4, 371-1

Voltage and polarity 300-1

Voltage drop, checking for 300-6

W

Warnings, cautions and notes 100-7

Warnings and cautions 261-1

Wheel alignment 600-1
general 600-1
specifications 601-1
troubleshooting 600-2

Wheel bearings
front, replacing 774-9
rear, replacing 774-9

Wheel studs, replacing 774-9

Window regulator,
front
manual, removing/installing 830-6
power, removing/installing 830-4
rear
manual, removing/installing 830-7
power, removing/installing 830-5

Windows 830-3

Windows, power
wiring diagrams 371-112

Windshield
removing assembly 363-1
wipers and washers 363-1

Windshield washer fluid 110-19

Wipers and washers
wiring diagrams 371-138

Wire repairs 100-12

Wiring diagrams 300-2, 371-1
codes and abbreviations 300-2
using 300-4

Wiring, fuses, and relays 300-1

Working safely under a car 100-9