Can a Saab radiator be taken apart for DIY?
I’ll be using a combination of actual pics I took and those from Saab’s Workshop Information System (WIS) since I wasn’t going to take the car apart just for this DIY and not actually replace the radiator:
What kind of coolant does a Saab 9-3 use?
The picture below is for a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc and also shows the flow direction of the coolant in the system (in case you were curious): This job will require disconnecting components above and below the engine compartment such as air hoses, the radiator fan cowling and the intercooler and condenser attached to the radiator.
How to remove a radiator from a subframe?
Disconnect the lower radiator connection (#24 in image). Unhook the intercooler and condenser from the radiator. Unhook the fan cowling from the radiator. Then remove the lower radiator mounting from the subframe (#28 in image): Carefully lower the radiator and remove from the vehicle. Reassembly!
What’s the best way to remove a radiator?
Lastly, expect to use endless ratchet straps to hang up the fan cowling and charge air cooler while carefully lowering the radiator from underneath the car to remove it. NOTE: You may want to consider other components to replace at the same time when replacing a radiator.
Where is the radiator located on a Saab?
For those that aren’t familiar with vehicle cooling systems the radiator is usually found in the front of the car behind the grill and front bumper, and in front of the radiator fan. The picture below is for a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc and also shows the flow direction of the coolant in the system (in case you were curious):
The picture below is for a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc and also shows the flow direction of the coolant in the system (in case you were curious): This job will require disconnecting components above and below the engine compartment such as air hoses, the radiator fan cowling and the intercooler and condenser attached to the radiator.
Disconnect the lower radiator connection (#24 in image). Unhook the intercooler and condenser from the radiator. Unhook the fan cowling from the radiator. Then remove the lower radiator mounting from the subframe (#28 in image): Carefully lower the radiator and remove from the vehicle. Reassembly!
How do you remove coolant from a radiator?
Go above the car and lift away the intake manifold with hose. Disconnect the upper coolant hose from the radiator (#16 in image). Disconnect the expansion tank hose (#17 in image). Remove the upper fan cowling bolts (#19 in image). Then remove the upper bolts – intercooler – radiator (#20 in image):
Which is the first car of the Saab brand?
SAAB Car Manuals PDF & Wiring Diagrams above the page – 9-3, 9-7, Sonnet, 9-2, 9-5, 9000; SAAB EWD s; SAAB Fault Codes DTC . The car company SAAB was created in 1945 by the Swedish aviation concern SAAB AB, the first car of the brand, Saab 92, stood on the conveyor in 1949.
When did they stop making the Saab 9-3?
In 2013-2014, an unsuccessful attempt was made to resume the production of 9-3 sedans, after which the company lost the rights to the Saab brand.
What kind of wiring diagram does a Saab 93 have?
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How to test the fan on a Saab 900?
Use Fuse Taps (from RadioShack etc.) or similar flat contacts in the relay socket to avoid damage to the socket. To measure the fan current, put a meter set to a 20-amp range in series with the test leads, across contacts 30 and 87. It is safer to test the fan curent with engine off: