Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2003 14:22:13 GMT From: 'nuther Bob <stillnoemailnopsamhisuser.com> Subject: Re: 9-3's warranty about to run out!
On Wed, 2 Jul 2003 08:38:35 +0100, "Andy Hookins" <andrew.hookinsnopsamamnopsamodata.co.uk> wrote: >Did mine a few weeks ago - procedure is just as described by Mike >and takes no more than 5 minutes using the SAAB toolkit. Obviously >take the keys out of the ignition when you do this - if you're feeling >particulary diligent disconnect the battery. Absolutely. Could not be easier. Try this in the driveway at home so that you will be comfortable with it on the road should you need to do it. Check in the trunk for the Torx driver (screwdriver with a couple of funny star shaped bits). The largest bit should fit the four screws on the DI Cassette - it's that red or black 2 foot long, 3" wide "cover" on the top of your engine. Remove the four screws. Before pulling out the DI unit, disconnect the elec connector at the right hand (as you face the engine) side of the unit. You have to slide the little maroon piece a little on the connector, then it will pull off easily. If it isn't easy, don't force it. Slide the maroon piece a little more. It's _very_ easy once you figure it out. Once disconnected, pull the DI cassette straight up. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the screws as tight as you can get them with that little driver and you should be OK. Check the screws again in a few hundred miles to make sure they stayed tight. Try this in the driveway. If the screws are tight, just pull the handle off the Saab torx bit and put use the pliers to turn it by gripping the middle of the shaft. Keep the bit down in the screw tightly. If you loosen them in the driveway and hand tighten them you can be sure you will be able to get them off on the road. The warning signs of the DI gone bad will be rough idling for a few weeks before, although that will be subtle and you won't notice, even if you pay attention like me ;-). One day it will start to run really rough, barely driveable, and the check engine light will come on. You might limp home. Within 50 miles, you won't be able to drive the car. BTW - it took me longer to type this than it should to do the whole replacement job. Bob
