bulb SAAB 9-3 2009 User Guide

218 Car careChanging bulbs
Auto checking of lightsThe bulbs that are most important from the
point of view of traffic safety are monitored
by the car’s electrical system. If one of these
bulbs should fail, a message will be dis-
played on the SID.
Example of SID message:
The following bulbs are not checked: park-
ing lights, front fog lights, reversing lights,
license plate lighting, side marker lights and
side direction indicators.
SportCombi
The tail lights and brake lights consist of
LEDs. If approx. 3/4 of the LEDs on one side
are broken then this is indicated in the SID. If a stop light bulb fails
SportSedan:
If a stop light bulb fails, the
adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to
ensure traffic safety. Change the broken
bulb when possible.
All rear light bulbs are of the same type and
rated 21 W, with the exception of the license
plate lighting which is rated 5 W.
WARNING
Before changing a bulb in the engine
bay, switch off the engine to avoid the
danger of fingers and hands being
injured by moving parts.
The radiator fan can cut in even when the
engine is switched off.NOTICESwitch off the ignition before changing a
bulb, to avoid possible short-circuiting.
Left low beam failure.
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Wrong bulb fitted
If a low or main beam bulb of too high a
rating is fitted, a bulb failure message will be
shown on the SID (a too high wattage bulb
can damage the reflector).
If the following message is displayed but the
bulb shines, it is most likely that an incorrect
bulb has been fitted.
Note
When changing bulbs, fit the same type of
bulb (e.g. Long-Life) as that removed.
Headlight aiming , page 274.
Xenon headlights 3Xenon headlights produce roughly two
times as much light as halogen bulbs and
have a significantly longer service life.
The lamp units consist of a gas discharge
lamp containing xenon. When the lights are
switched on a very hi gh voltage activates
the xenon gas. The lamps soon reach full
intensity.
Cars with xenon headlights have automatic
levelling. The levelling system is comprised
of two sensors, one on the front suspension
and one on the rear suspension, and a con-
trol unit by the engine bay fuse box. Head-
light alignment is adjus ted automatically to
the car’s load to prevent dazzling drivers in
oncoming traffic.
If a fault is detected in the system, the fol-
lowing message will be displayed on the
SID:
Right high beam failure.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are high tension. All
work on xenon headlights, including
changing bulbs, must be carried out by
dealer personnel.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
We recommend you to contact a Saab
dealer to have a xenon headlight changed
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220 Car careLow beam, halogenLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector. 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers.
Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until
it locks.
4 Refit the cover over th e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
8 Refit the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
NOTICEDo not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could
damage the headlight reflector. Furthermore, the car’s wiring is
not designed to cope with higher wattages.
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High beam, halogenLeft-hand side
1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector.
3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until
it locks. 4 Refit the cover over th
e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
8 Refit the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
NOTICEDo not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could
damage the headlight reflector. Furthermore, the car’s wiring is
not designed to cope with higher wattages.
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222 Car careDaytime Running LightLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
5 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in front of the battery, see page 239.
Both sides 1 Remove the cover from t he rear of the headlight.
2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector.
3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks. To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens
when fitting the bulb. Check that the new bulb is firmly seated.
4 Refit the cover over th e rear of the headlight.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to th e front of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover.
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Front turn signal bulbsLeft-hand side
1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the
side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box.
Both sides 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and withdraw it.
2 Hold the bulb holder with a firm grip. Use a screwdriver to pry the bulb from the
holder. 3 Fit the new bulb.
4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the
headlight lens when fitting the bulb.
Check that the new bulb is firmly seated.
Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover and hose 3.
Side-mounted turn signal bulbs1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its
rear end can be pulled out.
2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp fitting.
Change the bulb.
3 To fit, engage the two catches on the rear edge of the lamp fitting with the
edge of the opening. Then press in the
front edge of the lamp fitting so that the
groove in the spring engages the plastic
edge.
Change of front turn signal bulb
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224 Car careFront fog lights3
1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing.
Lower the air shield.
2 Remove the protective cover. Release the two spring clips securing the bulb.
3 Unplug the connector.
4 Change the bulb. Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers.
The height of the beam can be adjusted
using a screwdriver inserted through the
hole in the lower grille adjacent to the lens.Side marker lights and parking
lightsSide marker lights and parking lights con-
sists of LEDs.We recommend that you con-
tact a Saab dealer if they need changing.
SportSedan: If a stop light bulb fails, the
adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to
ensure traffic safety. Change the broken
bulb when possible.
WARNING
Never crawl under a car that is sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use axle
stands.
 Refer to the information on jacks on pages 258 and 259.
Taillights, SportSedan1 Turn signals
2 Taillights/stop lights
3 Reversing lights
4 Rear fog light (left-hand side)
5 High-mounted stop light
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Stop lights, taillights and turn
signal bulbs, SportSedan1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the
lights.
Right-hand side: Unlock the plastic rivet
by depressing the center no more than
0.1 in. (3 mm). Take hold of the collar of
the rivet and pull it out. Refer also to
page 226.
2 Lift the plastic lug on the lamp housing that secures the bulb holder.
3 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing. Change the
bulb.
4 Refit the bulb holder. Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug
snaps into place.
Taillights, Convertible1 Turn signals
2 Taillights/stop lights
3 Reversing lights
4 Rear fog light (left-hand side)
5 High-mounted stop light
Taillights, SportCombi1 Turn signals
2 Taillights/stop lights
3 Reversing lights
4 Rear fog light (left-hand side)
5 High-mounted stop light
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226 Car careStop lights, taillights and turn
signal bulbs, Convertible1 Remove the cover.
2 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb.The bulb holder has a
bayonet fitting.
3 Change the bulb.
4 Refit the bulb holder and cover.
Turn signals, reversing light and
rear fog light, SportCombi1 Remove the cover.
2 Remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet
fitting.
3 Fit the new bulb.
4 Refit the bulb holder and the cover.
Reversing lights and rear fog
light, SportSedanRemoving the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid.
2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet. Pull out the
rivets by taking hold of the rivet’s collar.
You can use the button on the handle of the
screwdriver supplied with the car to unlock
the rivets.
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Changing bulbs
1 Press down the plastic lug on the bulb holder.
2 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing. Change the
bulb.
3 Refit the bulb holder. Press the lug so that it snaps into place.
To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the rivets.
2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid.
3 Fit the rivets. Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush
with the collar.
Reversing lights and rear fog
lights, ConvertibleRemoving the trunk lid trim
1 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet no more than
3 mm. Pull out the rivets by taking hold
of the rivet’s collar.
You can use the button on the handle of the
screwdriver supplied with the car to unlock
the rivets. Changing bulbs
1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a
bayonet fitting.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 Refit the bulb holder.
To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the rivets.
2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid.
3 Fit the rivets. Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush
with the collar.
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