2006 SAAB 9-5 bulb

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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.
Rear lights clusters,
9-5 SportCombi1 Open the tailgate.
2 Remove the two screws securing the
light cluster to the body.
3
2
2
3
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High-mounted stop lights1 Panel
2 Retaining clips
3 Bulbs
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214 Car care and technical information3 Remove the two screws securing the
light cluster to the body.
4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and
angle it outwards (it is seated quite
firmly).
5 Release the fastener from the body.
Reinsert the fastener into the groove in
the light cluster. Press in the fastener
until you hear a click.
6 Take out the bulb holder.
7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter-
clockwise.
8 Change the bulb.
9 Check that the new bulb works.Reassembly:
1 Align the fastener with the hole in the
body.
2 Press the lamp unit home into the body
until you hear a click.
3 Fit the screws.
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Tailgate bulbs,
9-5 SportCombi1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90 °) with a
screwdriver or the ignition key.
2 Open and remove the cover.
3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the
plastic lug to the side.
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.
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216 Car care and technical informationLicense-plate lightThe lens is not screwed in place. It is held in
place with snaps.
1 One of the short sides of the lens con-
tains a recess for a small screwdriver.
Insert a screwdriver and prise out the
lens.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 When refitting the lens, the short side
without the screwdriver recess should
be inserted first.
Side 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 (front 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.
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Dome light, front1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out
of the overhead panel.
2 Release one of the contacts and remove
the bulb.
3 Fit the new bulb.
Dome light, rear1 Remove the entire overhead panel:
ease out the trailing end first, and then
both front edges.
2 Fit the new bulb.
Glove-compartment
illumination1 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 a workshop. We
recommend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer.
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218 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.# Cap Wattage
1 H7 55 Headlight
2 H8 35 Fog light
3 P21W 21 Reversing lamp; rear fog lamp; rear direc-
tion indicator
4 P21/5W 21/5 Stop/tail lamp
5 R10W 10 Dome light; courtesy lights; glove com-
partment; luggage compartment
6 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder; license-plate lighting
7 Xenon
w9U6 Reading light, overhead panel
8 T4W 4 Reading light, rear
9WY5W/
W5W5 Side indicators (yellow);/ high-mounted
stop light (9-5 Sedan); parking lights
10 W2W 1.2 SwitchesNOTICEOnly fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage
could damage the wiring harness and electronics.
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Fuse box under hoodFuses J–
KStarter relay
L1 Limp-home function
L2 –
# Amp Function
1 40 Radiator fan, high speed
2 40 ABS/ESP
3 30 ABS/ESP
4 7.5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights)
515Heater
6 10 A/C; car alarm siren
715Bulb test
8––
9 20 Headlight washers
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14 1312 7 6
5 1
15 168
11
10 9
178 5
17 14 11 7 4
16 13 69
10 3
15 12
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Relays
10 15 High beam headlight, left
11 15 Low beam headlight left
12 15 High beam headlight, right
13 15 Low beam headlight, right
14 30 Radiator fan, high speed
15 15 Fog lights (front spoiler)
16 20 Wiper, rear
17 15 Horn
18 – –
# Function
1 Bulb test; head light; high beam flasher
2 Headlight washer
3 Front fog lights
4 Wiper, rear (9-5 SportCombi)
5–
6–
7 Rain sensor
8 Radiator fan, low speed
9 Radiator fan, high speed
10 A/C-compressor
11 Radiator fan, high speed, right fan
12 Horn
13 Extra lights (accessory)
14 High beam headlight
15 Low beam headlight
16 –
17 Windshield wipers
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