2005 SAAB 9-2X Owners Manual

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Turbo models
1) Filler neck
2) Fill up to this level5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to just below the
filler neck, allowing enough room to add the genuine
cooling system conditioner in the radiator. Add genu-
ine cooling system conditioner until the coolant level
reaches the filler neck. Do not pour the coolant too
quickly, as this may lead to insufficient air bleeding
and trapped air in the system.
Guideline of coolant quantity (including coolant in reservoir
tank):
Non-turbo models:
MT. 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
AT. 7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
Turbo models:
MT. 8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
AT. 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
1) “FULL” level mark
2) “LOW” level mark
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USB518BB
FULL
LOW
UG9032DB
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!Be careful not to spill engine coolant when
adding it. If coolant touches the exhaust pipe, it
may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
!Do not splash the engine coolant over paint-
ed parts. The alcohol contained in the enginecoolant may damage the paint surface.
6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reservoir tank’s
“FULL” level mark.1) Rubber gaskets
7. Put the radiator cap back on and tighten firmly. At
this time, make sure that the rubber gasket in the radi-
ator cap is correctly in place.
8. Start and run the engine for more than five minutes
at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
9. Stop the engine and wait until the coolant cools
down (122 to 140°F [50 to 60°C]). If there is any loss
of coolant, add coolant to the radiator’s filler neck and
to the reserve tank’s “FULL” level.
10.Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap back on and
tighten firmly.
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Air cleaner elementThe air cleaner element functions as a filter screen.
When the element is perforated or removed, engine
wear will be excessive and engine life shortened.
The air cleaner element is a viscous type. It is unnec-
essary to clean or wash the element.Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner
element removed. The air cleaner element not
only filters intake air but also stops flames if the
engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is
not installed when the engine backfires, youcould be burned.
"Replacing the air cleaner element!Turbo models
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner
case cover.
USB521BA
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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element2. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele-
ment.4. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the two
projections on the air cleaner case cover into the slits
on the air cleaner case and then snap the two clamps
on the air cleaner case cover.
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UGB126BB
USB523BA
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!Non-turbo models
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner
case cover.2. Push the air cleaner case cover in the direction of
the arrow shown in the drawing.
UGB092BA
UGB104BA
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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element3. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele-
ment.5. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the
three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits
on the air cleaner case cover and then snap the two
clamps on the air cleaner case cover.
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UGB093BB
UGB094BA
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Spark plugsIt may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec-
ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by
your Saab dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Saab Warranty and Ser-
vice Record Booklet”.
!When disconnecting the spark plug cables,
always grasp the spark plug cap, not the ca-
bles.
!Make sure the cables are replaced in the cor-rect order."Recommended spark plugs2.5-liter non-turbo models:
FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.0-liter turbo models:
PFR6G (NGK)
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Drive belts1) Power steering pump pulley
2) Air conditioner compressor pulley
3) Crank pulleyThe alternator, power steering pump, and air condi-
tioner compressor depend on drive belts. Satisfactory
performance requires that belt tension be correct.
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler)
across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs
(98 N, 10 kg) midway between the pulleys by using a
spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amountspecified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact
your Saab dealer.
in (mm)
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3A B 1
HSB033BB
Deflection
New belt Used belt
A 0.28 – 0.35 (7.0 – 9.0) 0.35 – 0.43 (9.0 – 11.0)
B 0.30 – 0.33 (7.5 – 8.5) 0.35 – 0.40 (9.0 – 10.0)
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