Starter Motor: Service and Repair

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



To remove







NOTE: If the car is fitted with a radio other than Saab's original, check that the customer has the radio code before you begin work.


1 Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2 Drape protective covers over the front wings.
3 Remove the upper retaining bolt of the starter motor.
4 Disconnect the starter motor connecting cables.
5 Raise the car.
6 Unscrew the starter motor's lower retaining nut.
7 Lower the starter motor and lift it out.

To fit







1 Clean the starter motor mounting surfaces and electrical contacts and apply Vaseline.
2 Fit the starter motor's lower retaining bolt.
3 Lower the car.
4 Clean the starter motor connecting cables, apply Vaseline and connect them.
5 Screw on the starter motor's upper retaining bolt.
6 Connect the negative lead to the battery.
7 Set the clock and program in the radio code it any.

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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.