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To remove

  1. Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Bumper Shell Attachments
    G05062131Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the air filter cover.
    IMPORTANT: Be careful of the electrical connection to the brake vacuum valve.
  3. Detach the hose between the air filter and mass air flow sensor. Remove the mass air flow sensor with hose.
    Fig 2: Illustrations For Step 2-3
    G05062132Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Hang two 83 95 212 STRAPS  in place over the radiator member and the radiator unit so that they are accessible from below.
  5. Raise the car.
  6. Remove the front wheels.
  7. Remove the lower front cover.

    CV:  Remove Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV .

    Fig 3: Illustrations For Step 7 And 9
    G05062133Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.
  9. Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe section.
    IMPORTANT: Be careful with the flexible part. It must not be bent by more than 5°.
  11. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
    Fig 4: Illustrations For Step 10-11
    G05062134Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolt and nut which attach the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.

    Cars with xenon headlights:  Remove the level sensor on the left-hand suspension arm.

    Fig 5: Identifying Suspension Arm
    G05062135Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Mind the nuts and washers. Allow the steering gear to remain suspended.
    Fig 6: Identifying Nuts And Washers
    G05062136Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Open the clips that secure the power steering pipe to the subframe.
    Fig 7: Identifying Clips
    G05062137Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Position the 83 95 311 TROLLEY LIFT  underneath with 83 94 801 PARENT FIXTURE  and 83 96 137 REMOVAL/FITTING TOOL, SUBFRAME .
    Fig 8: Identifying 83 95 311 Trolley Lift
    G05062138Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the front part of the wing liner and fold away slightly.
    Fig 9: Illustrations For Step 16, 17 And 20
    G05062139Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the subframe bolts on both sides. Remove the stays from the body.
  18. Lower the subframe slightly.
  19. Pull out the suspension arms ball-and-socket joints from the steering swivel members.
  20. Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe.
  21. Lower the subframe.
  22. Subframe replacement:  Remove the suspension arms and rear torque rod.
    Fig 10: Identifying Suspension Arms
    G05062140Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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