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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20049-5 LINEAR (9600) L4-2.3L TURBO (2.3T)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLTRACTION CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRABS WITH ESP AND TCS
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)
ABS With ESP and TCS
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t)SECTION ABS With ESP and TCS
ABS, TCS and ESP unit with control module
To remove
1. Place a cover over the splash guard to protect it from any brake-fluid spillage.
2. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
3. V6 diesel engine: Remove the turbocharger heat shield.
4. Detach the electrical distribution unit and place to one side.
5. Unplug the connector and place to one side.
6. ESP unit: Unplug the connector from the pressure sensor.
7. Use compressed air to clean the surfaces around the brake-pipe couplings.
8. Dismantle the brake pipe couplings.
9. LHD, manual gearbox: Detach the clutch fluid hose from the brake fluid reservoir, collect the brake fluid.
10. Remove the unit.
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and prise carefully in order to reach the outer nut.
To fit
1. Fit the unit
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and prise carefully in order to fit the outer nut.
2. ESP unit Plug in the connector for the pressure sensor.
3. Remove the plugs and fit the brake pipes. Tighten the brake pipe unions by hand first and then with a spanner.
Note: Start with the rear brake pipes and tighten one union before starting with the next.
Tightening torque 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
4. LHD, manual gearbox: Attach the clutch fluid hose to the brake fluid reservoir.
Fit the hose clip upwards.
5. Plug in the connector.
6. Fit the electrical distribution unit.
7. V6 diesel engine: Fit the turbocharger heat shield.
8. Fit the battery and the battery cover.
9. Once the unit has been changed, the control module must be configured.
TC/ABS: Configuring TC/ABS.
ESP: Configuring ESP.
10. Bleed the brake system.
11. Test the brakes.
To remove
1. Place a cover over the splash guard to protect it from any brake-fluid spillage.
2. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
3. V6 diesel engine: Remove the turbocharger heat shield.
4. Detach the electrical distribution unit and place to one side.
5. Unplug the connector and place to one side.
6. ESP unit: Unplug the connector from the pressure sensor.
7. Use compressed air to clean the surfaces around the brake-pipe couplings.
8. Dismantle the brake pipe couplings.
9. LHD, manual gearbox: Detach the clutch fluid hose from the brake fluid reservoir, collect the brake fluid.
10. Remove the unit.
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and prise carefully in order to reach the outer nut.
To fit
1. Fit the unit
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and prise carefully in order to fit the outer nut.
2. ESP unit Plug in the connector for the pressure sensor.
3. Remove the plugs and fit the brake pipes. Tighten the brake pipe unions by hand first and then with a spanner.
Note: Start with the rear brake pipes and tighten one union before starting with the next.
Tightening torque 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
4. LHD, manual gearbox: Attach the clutch fluid hose to the brake fluid reservoir.
Fit the hose clip upwards.
5. Plug in the connector.
6. Fit the electrical distribution unit.
7. V6 diesel engine: Fit the turbocharger heat shield.
8. Fit the battery and the battery cover.
9. Once the unit has been changed, the control module must be configured.
TC/ABS: Configuring TC/ABS.
ESP: Configuring ESP.
10. Bleed the brake system.
11. Test the brakes.
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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.