Wiring harness, dashboard
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Wiring harness, dashboard
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Warning
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If the passenger airbag has been disconnected, check that the customer has a valid contract for the disconnected airbag and that a warning label with the text "Passenger airbag disconnected" is clearly visible on the dashboard.
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Note
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If the car is equipped with a radio other than a genuine Saab radio, check that the customer has the radio code before commencing work.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Mark all the connectors carefully
before unplugging them from their respective components.
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Main fuse board at end of dashboard
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expansion tank and tilt it forward
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cover on front RH A-pillar and headlining
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centre panel and floor console
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instrument plate and switch connectors
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Disconnect the cables on the grounding points.
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Unplug the connectors to the other wiring harnesses.
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Carefully remove the wiring harness without damaging cable ties, etc., that are to be refitted.
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Lay out the new wiring harness and main fuse and relay boards the same as the old ones and secure them in the same way. Make sure all grommets are sealing tight.
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Plug in the connectors to their respective components. If in doubt refer to wiring diagrams/component lists for the respective system.
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Important
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On cars with a manual gearbox and for all markets with the exception of US/CA the connector for the clutch starter inhibitor switch must be bridged. Otherwise the car will not start.
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Plug in the connectors.
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Connect the ground cables.
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LHD:
On cars without OnStar, telephone connector 375 and the 2-pin connector 619 must be unplugged.
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Refit the instrument plate and connect the switches.
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Connect the negative battery cable. Set the clock and program the radio code where applicable.
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Important
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Secure the wiring harness to prevent the risk of chafing and rattling.
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Check all rubber seals to minimize the risk of leakage.
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Note
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Spray all the connectors with “Kontakt 61” to prevent copper rust from forming. Clean all the grounding points and apply them with Vaseline.
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