Changing Generator, 4-CYL. RHD: Removal

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3-6, 7

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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.

1. Drape protective covers over the front wings.
2. Lift off the battery cap and disconnect the negative cable.
3. Remove the shield from the intake manifold.
4. Remove the crankcase ventilation solenoid and constant-pressure valves.
5. Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner and remove it. Use special tool 83 95 254  .
6. Remove the generator's upper retaining bolt.
7. Pinch the hoses for the steering servo reservoir inlet and outlet with hose pliers 30 07 739  .
8. Mark and detach the retaining nut on the right-hand engine mounting and lubricate it to give it some mobility.
9. Detach the retaining nut on the rear engine mounting.
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 9

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10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. See FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 10-13

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11. Remove the pipe/hose between the steering gear and the power steering fluid reservoir. Place a collecting vessel under the pipe/hose.
12. Remove the steering gear's two retaining bolts.
13. Remove the hose between the oil trap and the oil sump.
14. Disconnect the terminals B+ and D+ on the generator.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 14-15

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15. Remove the generator's lower retaining bolt.
16. Face the generator and belt pulley downwards between the steering gear and the intermediate shaft.
17. Insert a bar carefully between the gearbox and the subframe.
18. Lower the generator.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 18

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