Wiring Harness, Dashboard: Warning

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Wiring harness, dashboard

Replacement

Warning

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.

Note
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.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.

1. Mark all the connectors carefully before unplugging them from their respective
components.

2. Undo:

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• Main fuse board at end of dashboard

• expansion tank and tilt it forward

• cover on front RH A-pillar and headlining

• gear lever carrier

• centre panel and floor console

3. Remove:

• RH front seat

• instrument plate and switch connectors

• glove box

• cover on RH C-pillar

4. Disconnect the cables on the grounding points.

5. Unplug the connectors to the other wiring harnesses.

6. Carefully remove the wiring harness without damaging cable ties, etc., that are to be
refitted.

7. 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.

8. Plug in the connectors to their respective components. If in doubt refer to wiring


diagrams/component lists for the respective system.

Important

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.

9. Plug in the connectors.

10. Connect the ground cables.

11. LHD: On cars without OnStar, telephone connector 375 and the 2-pin connector 619
must be unplugged.

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12. Refit the instrument plate and connect the switches.

13. Connect the negative battery cable. Set the clock and program the radio code where
applicable.

Important

Fasten the wiring harness correctly so that there is no risk


of it scraping or rattling.
Check all rubber grommets to minimize the risk of
leakage.

Note
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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