2005 SAAB 9-2X ECU

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3. Release the secondary hood release located under
the front grille by moving the lever toward the left.Lift up the hood, release the hood prop from its retain-
er and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the
hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its re-
tainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches about 5.9 in (15
cm) from the closed position and let it drop.
After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely
locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it from a slightly
UGB089BA
UGB503BA
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Non-turbo models4. Drain out the engine oil by removing the drain plug
while the engine is still warm. The used oil should be
drained into an appropriate container and disposed of
properly.!Be careful not to burn yourself with hot en-
gine oil.
!Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as
this could cause a fire. Used engine oil is partic-
ulary flammable.
!Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skinto engine oil can cause serious skin disorders.
The risk of cancer cannot be ruled out
!Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap
and water after any contact.
!Keep oil out of the reach of children.
!Protect the environment. Do not dispose of
oil into the ground or down a drain. Dispose of
all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate dis-
posal facility.
5. Wipe the seating surface of the drain plug with a
clean cloth and tighten it securely with a new sealing
washer after the oil has completely drained out.
6. Remove under cover (for Turbo).
Turbo models
UGB057DA
UGB123BA
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1) Rubber gaskets3. After refilling the reserve tank and the radiator, re-
install the caps and check that the rubber gaskets in-
side the radiator cap are in the proper position.!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.!Changing the coolant
1) Drain plugAlways add genuine cooling system conditioner when-
ever the coolant is replaced.
Change the engine coolant and add genuine cooling
system conditioner using the following procedures ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Place a proper container under the drain plug and
loosen the drain plug.
3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the coolant from
the radiator. Then drain the coolant from the reserve
tank. Tighten the drain plug securely.
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4. Align the claws of the plastic support with the
grooves in the blade rubber assembly, then slide the
blade rubber assembly into place.Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stop-
pers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not re-
tained properly, the wiper may scratch the rear win-
dow glass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm.
Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in
position.
USB586CA
USB584BA
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5. Pull the bulb out of the electrical connector. Re-
place the bulb with a new one.
6. Set the retainer spring securely.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the bulb cover.
!Left hand low beam light bulbReplacement of the left hand low beam light
bulb requires removal of the battery and is thus
dangerous. It must be performed by a Saabdealer.!High beam light bulbs
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1. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
UGB110BA
UGB111BA
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"Rear combination lights1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and
lower screws that secure the side cover of the rear
combination light assembly.2. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.
UGB100BA
UGB101BA
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