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Changing coolant

Changing coolant


1. Open the expansion tank pressure cap and release any overpressure.


2. Raise the car and remove the bottom engine cover.

3. Position a container below the radiator and drain the coolant.

4. Tighten the drain plug by hand and fit the bottom engine cover.

5. Mix equal parts Saab Genuine Coolant and water in a container.

6. Fill coolant in the expansion tank and check for system leaks.


7. Bleed the system as follows:

Note

AC/ACC must be shut off.


Connect exhaust hoses to both engine exhaust system and auxiliary heater exhaust system and start the engine.

Start the parking heater with the diagnostic tool. The parking heater stops when the engine temperature has reached 80°C or on exiting the parking heater menu on the diagnostic tool.

Check that there is a continuous flow of coolant in the hose from the thermostat housing to the expansion tank. Rev up the engine briefly to ensure circulation of the liquid.

Run the engine until the thermostat has opened.