Wiring harness, front
Wiring harness, front |
Replace |
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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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Undo:
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the expansion tank
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the main fuse box in engine bay
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the power steering reservoir
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2. |
Remove:
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the battery
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the RH wing liner
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the grille
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the LH side trim in the cabin
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Mark carefully all the connectors
before disconnecting them from their components.
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4. |
Disconnect the cables on the grounding points.
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Unplug the connectors to the other wiring harnesses at the connector bracket under the LH A-pillar.
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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 boxes the same as the old ones and secure them in the same way. Make sure all grommets are seal tightly.
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Plug in the connectors to their respective components (as marked on the old harness). If in doubt, refer to wiring diagrams/component lists for the respective system.
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Plug in the connectors at the A-pillar.
On cars with TCS ( not ESP): connect the 2-pin connectors with the pink cable at the LH A-pillar |
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Connect the ground cables.
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Replace:
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the main fuse box in engine bay
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the expansion tank
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the grille
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the power steering reservoir
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the RH wing liner
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the LH side trim in the cabin
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the battery
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Connect the battery cables. Set the clock and program the radio code where applicable.
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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 | ||
Spray all the connectors (except the oxygen sensor) with “Kontakt 61” to prevent copper rust from forming. Clean and apply Vaseline to all the grounding points. |