Removal (2.3 L)
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.
- Drape protective covers over the front wings. Lift off the battery cap and disconnect the negative cable.
- Remove the shield over the intake manifold. Remove the crankcase ventilation solenoid and constant-pressure valves. Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner and remove it. Remove the generator's upper retaining bolt. Mark and detach the retaining nut on the right-hand engine mounting and lubricate it to give it some mobility. See Fig 1 .
- Detach the retaining nut on the rear engine mounting. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Remove the hose between the oil trap and the oil sump. See Fig 3 .
- Disconnect the terminals B+ and D+ on the generator. Remove the generator's lower retaining bolt.
- Face the generator and belt pulley downwards between the steering gear and the intermediate shaft. Insert a bar carefully between the gearbox and the subframe. Lower the generator.