Body reinforcement on the Saab 9 -3 Convertible

1. Windscreen member
2. A-pillar
3. Outer B-pillar
4. Strap guide, B-pillar
5. Secondary B-pillar
6. Upper torsion box
7. Lower torsion box
8. Torsion member under rear seat
9. Inner side member
10. Outer side member
11. Inner B-pillar
12. Inner sill
Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-12
Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

The body is reinforced in a number of places to compensate for the lack of a rigid roof. The A-pillar is designed to act as a rollbar.

When repairing the body, it is extremely important the it is aligned correctly so that skewness and asymmetry is avoided in the repaired vehicle. A correctly repaired body is an absolute condition for optimum adjustment of the soft top and satisfactory operation after repair. Always use jig kit 82 93 060.