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Front Seat

Front Seat

Warning

All Saab 9-5 models are fitted with an airbag system which incorporates the side impact airbag. The side impact airbag is mounted under the backrest upholstery on each front seat.

Work as described in Safety and handling instructions .


To remove



1. Slide the seat to the forward position.

Emergency operation of electrically adjustable seat:

If the seat cannot be operated in a fore and aft direction, emergency operation must be used so that it can be removed.

2. Undo the rear of the seat, 2 bolts.

3. Slide the seat backwards and undo the front 2 bolts.

4. Tilt the seat back, snip the cable tie and unplug the 29-pin connector under the seat.

5. Lift out the seat and if necessary release the belt from the seat.

Retain the covers under the seat rails.


To fit



1. Lift the seat into place. Plug in the 29-pin connector under the seat

Fit a new cable tie.

Fit the belt to the seat if it has been removed.

2. Slide the rails into the front keys.

3. Fit the front bolts and run the seat forwards. If emergency operation has been used, the bevel gear must be fitted .

4. Fit the covers and position the rear screws.

5. Make sure the catches on the right-hand and left-hand sides have engaged.

6. Tighten the rear screws with a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)

7. Move the seat backwards and make sure the catches on the right-hand and left-hand sides have engaged.

8. Tighten the front screws with a torque wrench

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)