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Pipe Assembly: Installation

Temporarily tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)

NOTE: Visually check that the hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.

Connect the pipe D to oil tank.

Using a new gasket, connect the pipe C to oil pump.

Tightening torque: 

39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft -lb) 

Tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)

Tightening torque: 

13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

Install the coolant filler tank. (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero)

Tightening torque: 

T1: 19 Nm (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft -lb) 

T2: 21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft -lb) 

Fig 3: Installing Coolant Filler Tank. (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero)
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Temporarily connect the pipe C and D to gear box.

Fig 4: Connecting Pipe C And D To Gear Box
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  1. Return hose
  2. Pressure hose
  3. Approx. 30 mm (1.18 in)
  4. Clamp E
  5. Pipe C
  6. Pipe D
  7. Pipe (Gear box side)

Temporarily install the clamp E on pipes C and D.

NOTE: Ensure the letter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in the figure.
Fig 5: Installing Clamp E On Pipes C And D
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  1. Clamp E
  2. Pipe C

Tighten the clamp E firmly.

Tightening torque: 

7.4 Nm (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) 

Tighten the joint nut.

Tightening torque: 

15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft -lb) 

Connect the pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect the upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.

Tightening torque: 

Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear: 

13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero: 

Housing side: 

20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft -lb) 

Cylinder side: 

24 Nm (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft -lb) 

Fig 6: Connecting Upper Pipe B First And Lower Pipe A Second
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  1. Pipe A
  2. Pipe B

Install the jack-up plate.

Install the air intake duct.

Install the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot.

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Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Feed the specified fluid.

IMPORTANT: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.

Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.

If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion, or bend portion (B) to adjust.

Fig 7: Moving Portion (A) Secured By Clamp To Other Portion Or Bend Portion (B) To Adjust
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  1. High pressure hose
  2. No interference is allowed between hoses.
  3. Clearance between crossmember and pipe: 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.31 in)