9-3 Convertible
OnStar Component Replacement: 9-3 ConvertibleVIU/VCU
To remove:
1 Remove the trunk sill cover by removing the 2 tie down ring bolts.
2 Remove the 4 plastic nuts and pull down the passenger side trunk carpet.
3 To remove the VCU, release the retainer strap and disconnect the electrical connectors.
4 To remove the VIU, remove the 3 nuts securing the mounting bracket to the car body.
5 Remove the 3 screws securing the VIU to the bracket and release the electrical connectors.
To fit:
1 Refit the new module(s) in reverse order. Take up the slack in the wiring harness and tuck it behind the carpet.
NOTE:
Before fitting the new module(s), the serial number (VCU) or STID (VIU) must be recorded and provided to the On Star Call Center, at 1-888-ONSTAR1, prompt 1.
2 Reset the On Star system by pressing and holding the Call End (white dot) button on the OnStar three-button assembly. The LED will be green, turn red, then go back to green again.
3 Move the vehicle outside. Leave it running for ten minutes. Press the OnStar key and ask the advisor for a reconfiguration.
If you have trouble connecting to OnStar, configuring or activation on a Saab OnStar system, try the following:
^ Let the car run for 10 minutes, then press the blue OnStar Call Button. You should see the LED flashing green because a call is in progress. You will then hear connecting to OnStar. You may also hear a fast busy beep then dead air, and then a cell carrier message. The important thing is to allow enough time for the call to go through: at least 5 minutes. If OnStar requested ended is heard, then try the red emergency key next. Always write down what you hear after the keypress for the OnStar Technical Assistance Center consultant; this will help in diagnosis.
^ Check to make sure the coax cable is connected to the VCU and coupling box. Also make sure the coax cable is not nicked, cut, scraped or twisted above the headliner.
^ Next check the cell antenna installation. Make sure the cell antenna is mounted in the correction location, the antenna is above the vehicle roof line, the coupling box and cell antenna mount are lined up properly, and finally, there is not aftermarket window tint on the vehicle glass.
GPS Antenna
1 Remove the sunvisors. (Note: be sure to replace the anti-rattle tape during re-assembly.)
2 Remove the upper A-pillar trim, and the upper windshield trim. Disconnect the lamp.
Remove the A-pillar trim.
3 Remove the rocker trim from the passenger side by removing the plastic retainer with a flathead screwdriver. (turn it 90° to release.)
4 Pull up on the rocker trim, taking care not to break the retaining clips, and pull the carpet away from the front kickpad.
5 Remove the lower seat belt attachment of the passenger side.
6 Remove the rear seat cushion by pulling up on the front edge at both comers.
7 Loosen the passenger side rear trim panel by removing the two plastic retainers at the bottom, turning them 90°.
8 Remove the trunk sill cover by removing the 2 tiedown ring bolts.
9 Remove the 4 plastic nuts and pull down the passenger side trunk carpet.
10 Release the GPS coax cable from the VIU.
11 Cut the cable ties securing the GPS coax cable along its length.
12 Mark the location of the GPS antenna on the glass. Carefully pry the GPS antenna away from the glass and roof.
13 Feed the coax cable up through the A-pillar and remove it.
To fit:
1 Clean the old adhesive from the glass and roof using a mixture of 70% aIcohoV3O% water.
2 Once the glass is dry, remove the backing from the adhesive and secure the GPS antenna to the glass as previously marked. Route the ground strip under any wiring, remove the backing and adhere by conforming the strip to the sheet metal. (Note: cut the edge of the ground strip that covers the trim attachment hole.)
3 Re-route the coax cable along the top of the windshield, through the frame and down the A-pillar through the instrument panel. Continue re-routing the cable to the rear, tie strapping it to the existing harness along the way. Fit the electrical connector at the VIU.
4 Refit the remaining components in the reverse order of removal.