Front Seat

Front Seat

WARNING:
- All Saab 9-3 models are equipped with an airbag system in which the side airbag is included as a standard component. The side airbag is fitted under the backrest upholstery on each seat.
- Adhere to the Safety and handling directions when working.

To remove







1. Move the seat forward as far as possible and raise it to its highest position.
If the seat can not be operated lengthwise, it must be emergency operated in order to remove it.

2. Undo the rear of the seat, 2 bolts.
3. Slide the seat back and undo the 2 front bolts.
4. Tip the seat, undo the cable tie and unplug the 29-pin connector under the seat.
5. Lift out the seat and detach the belt from the seat where necessary.

WARNING: Manual front seat, easy entry: Do not release the legroom adjustment handle when the seat has been removed from the car as the seat rail could then spring rearwards and cause injury. Tipping the backrest forward will affect legroom adjustment.

To fit







1. Lift the seat into the car and tip it backwards, put on a cable tie and plug in the 29-pin connector under the seat.
2. Fit the seat in place and fit the front bolts without tightening them. Use 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive.
3. Move the seat forward and fasten the 2 rear bolts. Use 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive. Fit the rails in the front guide lugs. If the seat has been emergency operated fit the angle gear.
4. Manual seat: Check the legroom adjustment to make sure the seat locks on the right and left-hand sides.
5. Tighten the retaining bolts on the rear of the seat.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)

6. Slide the seat backwards.
7. Manual seat: Check the legroom adjustment to make sure the seat locks on the right and left-hand sides.
8. Tighten the retaining bolts on the front of the seat.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)

9. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.