9-5 SE Sedan (9600) V6-3.0L Turbo (B308) (1999)
Saab Information Display (SID): Service and Repair
Coolant Level Sensor Replacement
WARNING: Be careful if the car is warm. The coolant is hot and there is a risk of burns from the intake manifold.
To Remove
1
Open the expansion tank cap to release the pressure. Close the cap.
2
Remove the cover (1 screw).
3
Disconnect the negative and positive cables from the battery.
4
Remove the battery (1 nut).
5
Undo the expansion tank attachment on the MacPherson strut (1 clip).
6
Tilt the tank forwards. Unplug the expansion tank level sensor's connector.
7
Remove the clip securing the relay box wiring harness on the battery holder.
8
Lift the expansion tank. Pull the lower hose through the wiring harness.
9
Clamp the hoses connected to the expansion tank using pinch-off pliers.
10
Tilt the expansion tank forwards and drain the coolant into a suitable receptacle.
11
Undo the hose clips on the hoses.
12
Lift out the expansion tank.