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To fit

  1. Locate the seats in their rearmost position and move the gear lever to its rearmost position.
  2. Lift the dashboard carefully into position. Arrange all cables and connectors so that they are not pinched when the dashboard is mounted.
  3. Ensure that the steering wheel adjusting arm is correctly positioned.
  4. Plug in the light control connector.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 4
    G03625640Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Thread the speaker cables and connectors up through the speaker openings in the dashboard.
  6. Fit the temperature sensors to the panel vents on the driver and passenger sides.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6
    G03625641Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Plug in the passenger airbag connector. Make sure that the rear section of the connector is properly closed.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7
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  8. Fit the screws which retain the dashboard in the middle. Make sure that the locating pins on the dashboard are correctly positioned in the steering column mounting beam.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 8
    G03625643Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the air ducts to the rear air vent.
  10. Fit the FLOOR CONSOLE .
  11. Fit the screws attaching the passenger airbag to the steering column mounting beam.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 11, 17
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    Tightening torque 5 Nm (4 lbf ft) 

  12. Fit the decorative cover onto the steering wheel adjuster.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 12
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  13. Fit the sound insulation panels to the driver side and passenger side.
  14. Fit the lower A-pillar side panels and the scuff plates.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 14
    G03625646Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Refit the GLOVE BOX .
  16. Fit the forward storage box of the centre console.
    Fig 8: Illustration For Step 16
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  17. Fit the ASHTRAY .
  18. Plug in the CD-unit connector and fit the CD-unit.
    Fig 9: Illustration For Step 18
    G03625648Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Fit the cup holder or where fitted the OnStar unit.
    Fig 10: Illustration For Step 19
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  20. Plug in the connector to the ACC or alternatively the MCC unit. Fit the ACC or MCC unit.
    Fig 11: Illustration For Step 20
    G03625650Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Fit the MIU (Main Instrument Unit).
  22. Fit the Column integration module (CIM).
  23. Fit the STEERING WHEEL .
  24. Fit the driver airbag.
  25. Fit the nuts which hold the dashboard to the steering column mounting beam and fit the dashboard side covers.
    Fig 12: Illustration For Step 25
    G03625651Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Fit the SID (Saab Information Display).
  27. Plug in the speaker connectors and fit the speakers.
    Fig 13: Illustration For Step 27
    G03625652Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Fit the speaker grilles.
    Fig 14: Illustration For Step 28
    G03625653Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Fit on both sides the A-pillar trim.
  30. Switch on the ignition and check the airbag system and control module with the diagnostic tool as follows:

    Connect the diagnostic tool to the diagnostic socket under the dashboard. Delete any trouble codes.

    Switch the ignition off and then on again. Wait at least 10 seconds with the ignition on. Check whether any trouble codes have been displayed.

    If a trouble code has been displayed: 

    Carry out the fault diagnosis procedure according to the instructions for the respective code.

    If a trouble code has not been displayed  .

    Disconnect the diagnostic tool.