Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:40:45 +1000 From: "Bill Rule" <billrulenospamonnect.com.au> Subject: Re: 1999 9-5 Heater stepper motor fix
Does "degas aircon" mean pump out refrigerant gas with dedicated compressor outfit, or disconnect, and have regassed later? Such action is actually illegal in Australia. "pc" <pcassenospamter.net> wrote in message news:10798gbdif1h0a7nospam.supernews.com... > Tom from Saabtech shared the following with me regarding the fix of this > problem ( hope you don't mind my passing it on, Tom, I appreciate the > pointers): > > The only special tools you will need is a set of torx screwdrivers and a > large torx to undo the seats, 50 I think, Preferably a 1/4 drive socket set > and a lot of patience. You must degas the air-con, and take a lot of care > not to damage the yellow plastic ring under the steering wheel. When > refitting the ring, put in place and turn it clockwise until resistance is > felt and then turn anti clock two turns. There is a repair kit for the > flaps, don`t let them sell you a complete assy. Make sure you know which > lead goes to which stepper motor before reconection. you will need to find > or make a tool to remove the radio eg 4 bits of coat hanger wire. You may > need to have the srs light switched off after you have finished [tech 2], > HTH tom. > >