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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMESTRUCTURAL BRACESERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)

Structural Brace: Service and Repair

2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Service and Repair


Junction Plate, Front Wheel Housing, CV

1. Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.
2. Drill out the spot welds securing the junction plate.







3. Grind down the seam welds securing the junction plate.
4. Knock away the junction plate and align any deformed metal.
5. Grind the areas to be welded on the spare part.
6. Grind the surfaces to be welded on the body.
7. Put the junction plate in place and secure it with some welding clamps.
8. Weld on the junction plate.
9. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces. Use Standox 1K Fullprimer.
10. Seal joints and sheet metal flanges with sealant. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
11. Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.