maintenance SAAB 9-2X 2005 Owner's Manual

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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element2. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele-
ment.4. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the two
projections on the air cleaner case cover into the slits
on the air cleaner case and then snap the two clamps
on the air cleaner case cover.
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UGB126BB
USB523BA
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!Non-turbo models
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner
case cover.2. Push the air cleaner case cover in the direction of
the arrow shown in the drawing.
UGB092BA
UGB104BA
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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element3. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele-
ment.5. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the
three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits
on the air cleaner case cover and then snap the two
clamps on the air cleaner case cover.
1
2
UGB093BB
UGB094BA
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Spark plugsIt may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec-
ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by
your Saab dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Saab Warranty and Ser-
vice Record Booklet”.
!When disconnecting the spark plug cables,
always grasp the spark plug cap, not the ca-
bles.
!Make sure the cables are replaced in the cor-rect order."Recommended spark plugs2.5-liter non-turbo models:
FR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.0-liter turbo models:
PFR6G (NGK)
HSB032BA
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Drive belts1) Power steering pump pulley
2) Air conditioner compressor pulley
3) Crank pulleyThe alternator, power steering pump, and air condi-
tioner compressor depend on drive belts. Satisfactory
performance requires that belt tension be correct.
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler)
across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs
(98 N, 10 kg) midway between the pulleys by using a
spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amountspecified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact
your Saab dealer.
in (mm)
2
3A B 1
HSB033BB
Deflection
New belt Used belt
A 0.28 – 0.35 (7.0 – 9.0) 0.35 – 0.43 (9.0 – 11.0)
B 0.30 – 0.33 (7.5 – 8.5) 0.35 – 0.40 (9.0 – 10.0)
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Manual transmission oil"Checking the oil levelNon-turbo model
1) Yellow handleTurbo model
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
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UG9032EB
UGB095BA
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1) Upper level
2) Lower level3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the dip-
stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level."Recommended grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.Oil grade:
API classification GL-5SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
L
F
F L
1
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2
USB526BB
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 6020
80W
75W/9080 100 40
85W90
HSB036BA
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Automatic transmission fluid"Checking the fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid
on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warm-
ing up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend
checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating
temperature.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper-
ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating
temperature; 158 to 176°F (70 to 80°C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling
speed.
Non-turbo model
1) Yellow handle
UG9032FB
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Turbo model
1) Yellow handleA) HOT range
B) COLD range
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the
gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT”
range, add the recommended automatic transmission
fluid up to the upper level.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to
warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that
the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev-
UGB095DA
1
LF
LF
1
2 1
2
BA
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el on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add
fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill."Recommended fluid“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-cles)"Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
UG9032GB
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