2001 SAAB 9-5 light

208 Car care and technical informationWhen refitting the lamp unit, check that the
bayonet pin and the two plastic lugs engage
their respective slots. Hold the lamp unit in
position, and tighten the screw (1).
Rear light cluster, 9-5 SedanThe bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus-
ter are accessed from the luggage compart-
ment.
1 Lower the flap (Velcro fastening).
2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and
remove the bulb holder.
3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in
the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.
4 Change the bulb.
IB1129
IB1296
12
3
2
3
5
6
4
1
4
Rear light clusters 1 Direction indicators
2 Tail lights
3 Stop lights
4 Reversing lights
5 Rear fog light
IB516
IB1234
1
4
2
3
2
6
1
42 5
23
ProCarManuals.com

209 Car care and technical information
Trunk lid light and taillights,
9-5 SedanBefore changing bulbs in the trunk, you
must first release the trim at the foot of the
trunk. This involves removing the handle
and the three trim fasteners (studs).
1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the
tailgate.
2 Using the peg in the top of the screw-
driver handle, push in the button in the
centre of the studs.
3 Remove the studs.
Changing bulbs
1 Squeeze the plastic lug and electrical
connector together and remove the bulb
holder.2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in
the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.
3 Change the bulb.
Refitting the trim
1 Reset the studs by pushing back the
center buttons so that they protrude by
0.2 inch (5 mm).
2 Insert the studs through the trim and tail-
gate panel. Press the center buttons in,
flush with the collar.
3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk.
High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 SedanThe bulbs can be accessed after the panel
in the rear headlining has been removed.
1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing
in the two clips, one at the time.
2 Release the bulb holder, which is
retained by a clip at either end.
3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back.
4 Push in the new bulb.
5 Refit the bulb holder.
6 Replace the panel by carefully pushing
the panel towards the headlining so that
the two clips engage their respective
slot.
IB517
IB518
3
2
2
3
1
IB519
High-mounted stop lights1 Panel
2 Retaining clips
3 Bulbs
ProCarManuals.com

210 Car care and technical informationTailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90 °) with a
screwdriver or the ignition key.
2 Open and remove the cover.
3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it
slightly counterlockwise.
4 Press in the bulb and twist it
counterclockwise.
5 Change the bulb.
6 Check that the new bulb is working.Reassembly:
1 Place the two ”hinges” in the recess in
the tailgate.
2 Then push the ”hinges” into the recess
and close the cover.
3 Turn the lock a quarter turn.
Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon1 Open the tailgate.
2 Remove the two covers and undo the
screws.
3 Grip the screw mounting and pull the
whole lamp unit sideways until it is
loose (it can be quite tight).
4 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it
slightly counterclockwise.
5 Press in the bulb and twist it counter-
clockwise.
6 Change the bulb.
7 Check that the new bulb works.
IB1227
IB1228
IB1229
ProCarManuals.com

211 Car care and technical information
Reassembly:
1 Locate the two front attachments and
press the front part of the light unit
straight into the body panel.
2 Tighten the screws and replace the
cover.
Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer
edge.
2 Bend one of the contacts so that the
bulb can be removed.
3 Change the bulb.
On refitting, insert the connector-end of the
lamp fitting first.
License-plate light 1 Undo the two screws and remove the
lamp glass.
2 Withdraw the bulb.
3 Change the bulb.
4 Check the seal before fitting the glass.
IB1230
IB1335
IB520
ProCarManuals.com

212 Car care and technical informationSide direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out
the back.
2 Remove the bulb.
3 Change the bulb.
On refitting, make sure that the spring in the
lamp fitting engages the edge of the open-
ing in the body panel.
Courtesy lights (doors and floor)
and luggage-compartment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the
slot in the end of the lamp fitting. Ease
the fitting off to gain access to the bulb.
2 Bend out one of the contacts and
remove the bulb.
3 Change the bulb.
On refitting, insert the connector-end of the
lamp fitting first.
Dome light, front 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out
of the overhead panel by inserting a
small screwdriver alternately in each of
the two slots.
2 Release one of the contacts and remove
the bulb.
3 Fit the new bulb.
IB521
IB522
IB523
ProCarManuals.com

213 Car care and technical information
Dome light, rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel:
ease out the trailing end first, and then
both front edges.
2 Fit the new bulb.
Glove-compartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in
the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out
to gain access to the bulb.
2 Bend out one of the contacts and
remove the bulb.
3 Fit the new bulb.
On refitting, insert the connector-end of the
lamp fitting first.
Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, you are
advised to take the car to an authorized
Saab dealer.
IB524
IB525
ProCarManuals.com

214 Car care and technical information
Bulb tableA special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an
accessory from your Saab dealer. A storage space for this is pro-
vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage
compartment.# Wattage Cap
1 55 H7 Headlight
2 55 H1 Fog light
3 21 Ba 15s Reversing lamp; side reversing
lamp; rear fog lamp; cornering lamp
4 21/5 BAY 15d Stop/tail lamp
5 PY 21 yel BAU 15s Direction indicator, front/rear
6 10 SV 8.5 Dome light; courtesy lights; glove
compartment; luggage compartment
7 5 SV 8.5 Safety belt reminder
8 5 halogen Reading light, overhead panel
9 4 Ba9 Reading light, rear
10 5 W 2.1 x
9.5d Side indicators (yellow);
high-mounted stop light (9-5 Sedan);
parking lights; number-plate illumi-
nation
11 1,2 W 2 x 4.6d Switches; front ashtray NOTEDo not interchange. Always use the correct Wattage bulb accord-
ing to application.
IB1336
123456
7891011
ProCarManuals.com

216 Car care and technical informationMaxi fusesThe Maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box
under the hood. These fuses can be
checked in the same way as the other fuses.
The Maxi fuses are designed to protect the
car’s electrical system from being dam-
aged. Each Maxi fuse protects a number of
electrical circuits and functions and there-
fore has a higher rating (amperage) than the
standard fuses. No spare Maxi fuses are
supplied with the car.
DICE / TWICEDICE = Dashboard Integrated Central Elec-
tronics
TWICE = Theft-Warning Central Electronics
DICE and TWICE are electronic control
modules that monitor and control a variety
of functions, including:
DICE controls (among other things):
 Front lights and interior lighting.
 Instrument illumination.
 Intermittent wiper operation.
 Electric heating of rear window and door
mirrors.
 Cooling fans.
TWICE controls (among other things):
 Central locking.
 Car alarm (Anti-theft system).
 Engine immobilizer.
 Autochecking of lights.
 Electric heating of rear seat.
 Safety belt reminder.
 Electrically adjustable passenger seat.The DICE and TWICE control modules are
linked to a data bus, which is basically an
information carrier that allows information to
be exchanged between all the control mod-
ules and components connected to the bus.
If a fault occurs in any of these components,
diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele-
vant control module, which facilitates fault
diagnosis at the Saab dealer.
The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis
is located under the instrument panel on the
drivers side.
NOTEIf a Maxi fuse blows, it means that there
is a major fault in the electrical system.
Have the car checked without delay by
an authorized Saab dealer.
IB529
Maxi fuses under the hood
ProCarManuals.com