Coolant (B235R B205L/R): Changing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1,2-1,5

Unscrew the drain plug and drain the coolant. Remove the expansion tank filler cap to speed this up.
Tighten the drain plug finger-tight.
Mix equal parts of Saab Original Coolant and water in a clean container. See COOLING SYSTEM .
Fill up and bleed the system as follows:
NOTE:
A/C and ACC must be OFF.
- Fill the system to the MAX level. Fit the lid, start the engine and run it unloaded at varying engine speeds until the radiator fan starts.
- Switch off the engine and top up as necessary to the MAX level.
Screw on the expansion tank cap.