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Hydraulic unit: Fitting

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  1. Place the hydraulic unit in the luggage compartment.
  2. Place the attaching plate together with the hydraulic lines in mounting position.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3-5
    G05063349Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit and tighten the bolts for the hydraulic line attaching plate.
  4. Plug in the pump motor connector.
  5. Connect the hydraulic valve connectors.
    IMPORTANT: The hydraulic valve connectors have the following colors: Blue, green and orange. The top of the valve housing is marked for the respective color: "B" for blue, "G" for green and "O" for orange.
  6. Place the hydraulic unit in mounting position. Fit the hydraulic unit nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Nuts
    G05063350Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fill the reservoir to MAX with fluid.

    See CHECKING/FILLING OIL 

    Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid.

    IMPORTANT: Never use the same fluid as in the Saab 900 Cabriolet-M94
  8. Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
  9. Check for any fluid leaks.
  10. Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL . Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid.
  11. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  12. Fit Luggage compartment side trim. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
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