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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20049-5 LINEAR (9600) L4-2.3L TURBO (2.3T)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)

Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair

2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)SECTION Service and Repair


Replacing Remote Control Keypad

To remove

1. Press in the clip in the little hole using the back of a 1 mm drill bit or the like and open the cover.

Tip: Hold the drill bit with a pliers for sufficient force.







2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the circuit card.







NOTE: Be careful not to touch the circuit card with you fingers.

4. Remove the keypad.

To fit







1. Fit the keypad.
2. Wipe the circuit card and the back of the keypad with a cotton cloth and fit the circuit card back in the remote control.
3. Refit the battery and the cover. When replacing the battery, use a SAAB original battery.

NOTE: After replacing the battery, press the unlock button on the remote control 4-5 times to synchronize the remote control's code with TWICE.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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  • • 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.