To remove
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.
- Raise the rear seat, both cushions.
- 5-door: Remove the scuff plates on the right and left-hand rear sills (fastened with clips).
- Remove the seat-belt anchorages on the sides, they are fastened to the side impact protection.
- Remove the center belt anchorage.
- Remove both the rear head restraints.
- Remove the head restraint mountings from the belt member. Release the catch inside the sleeve with a screwdriver and tap out the mounting from below.
- Undo the center cover on the belt member, it is fastened with clips.
- Remove the lock handle for the 40% section.
- Remove the right-hand cover and unhook the cable from the lock arm.
- Remove the belt member release handle and undo the cable from the handle.
- Undo the left-hand cover on the belt member.
- Remove the covers from the seat belts.
- Remove the inertia reel retaining bolts.