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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTCONTROL PANEL
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Control Panel
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Control Panel
Control Panel
Removing
1. Remove the glove box.
2. Remove the side panel on the right side of the centre console.
3. Press out the control panel from the rear and disconnect it from the control shaft.
4. Remove the connectors.
5. Remove the clip securing the wire to the control panel.
6. Unhook the wire loop.
To Fit
1. Fit the control wire at the rear of the control panel. The wire should be positioned above the control shaft.
2. Press on the clip that secures the wire in the control panel.
3. Plug in the connectors.
4. Fit the control panel and fit the control shaft.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the control shaft is correctly inserted into the heating unit before fitting it to the control panel.
5. Refit the side panels on the centre console.
6. Refit the glove box.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.