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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - BODY AND FRAMECONVERTIBLE TOP CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Convertible Top Control Module: Service and Repair
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Service and Repair
Control Module
Removing
1. Lower the soft top and position the soft top cover straight up.
2. Remove the side trim.
3. Note the number of soft top cycles before changing the control module.
IMPORTANT:
- ESD-SENSITIVE COMPONENT
- Ground yourself by touching the car body or engine before unplugging or plugging in the component. Never touch the connector pins. Prior to changing a control module refer to Before changing a control module.
4. Remove the control module.
5. Unplug the connector.
Fitting
1. Plug in the connector.
IMPORTANT:
- ESD-SENSITIVE COMPONENT
- Ground yourself by touching the car body or engine before unplugging or plugging in the component. Never touch the connector pins. Prior to changing a control module refer to Before changing a control module.
2. Fit the control module and tighten the nuts.
3. Fit the side trim.
4. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
5. Run the soft top up and down a few times and check the function.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.