Drive clutch, hydraulic pump: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Saab 9-3 and 2010 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Close the soft top completely. Open the boot lid.
- Remove the Luggage compartment side trim, CV on the right-hand side. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
- Unscrew the hydraulic unit nuts and lift the unit somewhat to access the hydraulic unit connections.IMPORTANT: Lift up the hydraulic unit carefully so that the hydraulic hoses are not damaged.
- Unplug the pump motor connector.
- Place some paper under the hydraulic unit to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
- Remove the pump motor bolts.
- Remove the pump motor from the hydraulic unit.IMPORTANT: The hydraulic unit must be standing straight up with the oil reservoir at the bottom while the pump motor is being removed so that oil does not run out. It may be necessary to remove some cable ties in order to hold the oil reservoir at the bottom.
- Remove the drive clutch from the motor.