Checking oil level

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The fluid capacity in the entire system is 0.6 l. The volume between MAX and MIN is 65 ml. Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid.
IMPORTANT: Never use the same fluid as in the Saab 900 Cabriolet-M94
Raise the soft top fully.
Remove Luggage compartment side trim, CV on the right hand side. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The oil level must be between the MAX and MIN marks.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Level Marks MAX And MIN In Reservoir
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Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .