Relay, hydraulic unit: Removing
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.
- Operate the soft top to its lowered position (open) to allow more light to enter.
NOTE: This task can be performed with the soft top raised (closed).
If the soft top cannot be operated, proceed as follows:
- 1.a. Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.
- 1.b. Remove the cover on the emergency opening valve and open the valve about one half turn (A) .
- 1.c. Unlatch the soft top from the windscreen frame.
- 1.d. Activate the fifth bow latch to UNLATCH using the diagnostic tool and raise the fifth bow.
- 1.e. Insert the wheel bolt tool through the opening in the right-hand luggage compartment trim and attach it in the drive mechanism link arm (B) .
- 1.f. Unlatch the soft top cover by pulling back on the tool until the soft top cover is lifted a few centimeters (C) .
- 1.g. Remove the tool, close the boot lid and open the soft top cover.
- 1.h. Carefully lower the soft top.WARNING: There is a pinch hazard and danger of crushing if you let go of the soft top in the half-open position (when vertical). It will fall backwards or forwards, depending on its center of gravity.
- 1.i. Close the soft top cover.
- Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.
- Remove the cover on the hydraulic unit.
- Fold back the luggage compartment mat and remove the bolts securing the hydraulic unit.
- Lift up the hydraulic unit and unplug the connector.
- Press out the locking pins in the plastic rivets and remove the relay holder.
Take care not to damage the hydraulic hoses
- Remove the relay from the holder.