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To remove

  1. Open the bonnet.
  2. Disconnect the battery.

    Detach the ground cable

  3. Raise the car.
  4. Unplug the wiring harness connector for the catalytic converter control's oxygen sensor (1)
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
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  5. Remove the support for the intake manifold:
    • Undo the bolts (arrows)
  6. Remove the starter motor wiring:
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 1
    G03714900Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Undo the nut (1)
  7. Remove the starter motor:
    • Undo the bolt