Front

Wiring Harness, Front

Replace

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. Undo:
^ the expansion tank
^ the main fuse box in engine bay
^ the power steering reservoir
2. Remove:
^ the battery
^ the RH wing liner
^ the grille
^ the LH side trim in the cabin
3. Mark carefully all the connectors before disconnecting them from their components.
4. Disconnect the cables on the grounding points.
5. Unplug the connectors to the other wiring harnesses at the connector bracket under the LH A-pillar.
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 boxes the same as the old ones and secure them in the same way. Make sure all grommets are seal tightly.
8. Plug in the connectors to their respective components (as marked on the old harness). If in doubt, refer to wiring diagrams/component lists for the respective system.
9. Plug in the connectors at the A-pillar.
On cars with TCS (not ESP): connect the 2-pin connectors with the pink cable at the LH A-pillar
10. Connect the ground cables.
11. Replace:
^ the main fuse box in engine bay
^ the expansion tank
^ the grille
^ the power steering reservoir
^ the RH wing liner
^ the LH side trim in the cabin
^ the battery
12. Connect the battery cables. 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 (except the oxygen sensor) with "Kontakt 61" to prevent copper rust from forming. Clean and apply Vaseline to all the grounding points.