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Steering Column Assembly: Component Locations Saab 9-5 II

Steering Column 7 illustrations

Location (pos)

  1. 01 - Front
  2. 02 - Rear
  3. 03 - Left
  4. 04 - Right
  5. 05 - All
  6. 06 - Upper
  7. 07 - Centre
  8. 08 - Lower
  9. 09 - Service Information

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The intermediate shaft(s) The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil. Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - DRIVER SIDE .
1Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (Qty: 2) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Apply locking agent on bolt. Tighten 34 Nm (25 lb ft)
2Intermediate Steering Shaft Procedure After installation centre the steering angle sensor. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING . NOTE: Scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing. If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.
WARNING
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The intermediate shaft(s) The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
NOTE
Scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing. If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Telescope the steering column to its most extended position.
1Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Procedure Turn the steering wheel for access.
2Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Fastener (Qty: 3) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Turn the steering wheel to access the upper fasteners
3Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the left side instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - DRIVER SIDE . Perform Steering column lock, control module, programming and setting .
1Steering Column Lock Control Module Fastener (Qty: 2) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 7 Nm (62 lb in)
2Steering Column Lock Control Module Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT .
1Turn Signal Switch Bracket Procedure Depress the locking tabs to remove the bracket. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Transfer any parts as needed.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT .
1Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Depress the locking tabs to remove the turn signal multifunction switch.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Steering Wheel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT .
1Steering Wheel Bolt Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Clean the bolt threads and apply new locking agent. Tighten 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
2Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel.
WARNING
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Steering Column Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The steering shaft coupling The intermediate shaft(s) After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil. Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT . Remove the left side instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - DRIVER SIDE . Remove the lower steering column trim cover. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT . Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Remove the steering column lock control module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT . Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT . Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT . Remove the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BRACKET REPLACEMENT . Remove electric harness from steering column.
1Steering Column Fastener (Qty: 4) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 22 Nm (16 lb ft) + 30 degrees
2Steering Column Procedure Transfer any parts as needed. After installation center the steering angle sensor. Refer to STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING .
WARNING
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components: The steering column The steering shaft coupling The intermediate shaft(s) After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.