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Wash/wipe Systems: Component Locations Saab 9-5 II

Wiper/washer Systems 23 illustrations ~119 words

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/Description BO-317-B KM-317-B Removal Tool BO-347 KM-347 Installer BO-569-A KM-569-A Plug Lifter BO-49380 Adjusting Tool, Windshield Spray Nozzle DT-6459-B Torque Wrench GE-604-D MKM-604-D TORX Bit and Socket Set 85 80 144 Puller, windscreen wiper arm

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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

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Scheme 6: Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Release the plastic retaining tabs to remove the windshield wiper and washer switch.

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Scheme 7: Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Procedure Disengage the windshield washer nozzle hose from the washer nozzle. Release the windshield washer nozzle hose from the inside of the plenum water deflector.

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Scheme 8: Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the air inlet grille panel assembly. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Washer Nozzle (Qty: 2) NOTE: Depress the washer nozzle tab and push outward in order to remove the nozzle from the air inlet grille panel assembly.
NOTE
Depress the washer nozzle tab and push outward in order to remove the nozzle from the air inlet grille panel assembly.

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Scheme 9: Headlamp Washer Nozzle Hole Cover Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the headlamp washer nozzle. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT .
1Headlamp Washer Nozzle Hole Cover NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle.
NOTE
Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle.

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Scheme 10: Headlamp Washer Nozzle Actuator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT . Remove the headlamp washer nozzle hole cover. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER NOZZLE HOLE COVER REPLACEMENT .
1Headlamp Washer Nozzle Actuator NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the headlamp washer nozzle actuator bracket locking retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle actuator.
NOTE
Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the headlamp washer nozzle actuator bracket locking retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle actuator.

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Scheme 11: Headlamp Washer Nozzle Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the headlamp washer nozzle hole cover. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER NOZZLE HOLE COVER REPLACEMENT .
1Headlamp Washer Nozzle Retainer NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool to pull and release the headlamp washer nozzle actuator locking retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle.
2Headlamp Washer Nozzle
NOTE
Use a small flat-bladed tool to pull and release the headlamp washer nozzle actuator locking retainer from the headlamp washer nozzle.

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Scheme 12: Headlamp Washer Nozzle Hose Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REPLACEMENT .
1Headlamp Washer Nozzle Hose Retainer (Qty: 4) Procedure Disconnect the headlamp washer nozzle hose from the headlamp washer nozzle actuator.
2Headlamp Washer Nozzle Hose

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Scheme 13: Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Procedure Pull the windshield washer solvent container filler tube from the lower washer container and inspect the seal. Replace as necessary.

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Scheme 14: Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the windshield washer solvent container filler tube. Refer to WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT . Release the front wheelhouse front liner, if necessary. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Washer Solvent Container Fastener (Qty: 3)
2Windshield Washer Solvent Container Procedure Disconnect the hose from the windshield washer pump. Disconnect the hose from the headlamp washer pump. Disconnect the windshield washer solvent level indicator electrical connector. Release the hoses and electrical wiring from the windshield washer solvent container.

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Scheme 15: Headlamp Washer Pump Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
1Headlamp Washer Pump Procedure Disconnect the headlamp washer pump electrical connector. Disconnect the headlamp washer pump hose from the washer pump. Drain the windshield washer solvent container into a clean suitable container. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the headlamp washer pump seal from the windshield washer solvent container and inspect the seal. Replace as necessary. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the headlamp washer pump from the windshield washer solvent container.

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Scheme 16: Windshield Washer Pump Replacement (Sedan)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Washer Pump Procedure Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector. Disconnect both windshield washer pump hoses from the washer pump. Drain the windshield washer solvent container into a clean suitable container. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the windshield washer pump seal from the windshield washer solvent container and inspect the seal, replace if damaged. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the windshield washer pump from the windshield washer solvent container.

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Scheme 17: Windshield Washer Solvent Level Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Washer Solvent Level Sensor Procedure Disconnect the windshield washer solvent level sensor electrical connector. Drain the windshield washer solvent container into a clean suitable container. Pull the windshield washer solvent level sensor out of the windshield washer solvent container. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the windshield washer solvent level sensor seal from the windshield washer solvent container and inspect the seal, replace if damaged.

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Scheme 18: Plenum Water Deflector Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove both windshield wiper arm assemblies. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
1Plenum Water Deflector Retainer (Qty: 4) NOTE: Lift the center of the push pin. Then remove the lower portion from the grille panel.
2Plenum Water Deflector Procedure Disconnect the hood rear weather-strip from the air inlet panel flange. Lift the front edge of the air inlet panel upward off the plenum edge far enough to clear the wiper motor pivot shafts. Disengage the washer hose from the bottom edge of the panel. Pull the grille forward to disengage the rear edge of the grille panel from the bottom of the windshield edge. Pull the air inlet grille panel from around both hood hinges. Angle the air inlet grille to clear the hood strut assembly. Transfer the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT .
NOTE
Lift the center of the push pin. Then remove the lower portion from the grille panel.

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Scheme 19: Plenum Water Deflector Support Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Plenum Water Deflector Support Fastener (Qty: 4) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .
2Plenum Water Deflector Support Procedure Release the left and right electrical wiring seal. Remove the 2 clips on the wiring harness from the Deflector.

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Scheme 20: Plenum Water Deflector Side Support Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Plenum Water Deflector Side Support Fastener
2Plenum Water Deflector Side Support Retainer Procedure Use a BO-49552 plug lifter to aid in the removal of the plenum water deflector side support. Special Tools BO-49552 Plug Lifter For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .
3Plenum Water Deflector Side Support

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Scheme 21: Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
2Windshield Wiper Arm Fastener Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Procedure Position the windshield wiper arm so that the middle of the wiper blade is 10 mm below the blackout area of the lower part of the windshield. Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft. Install the windshield wiper arm fastener. Hold the windshield wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated. Torque the windshield wiper arm fastener. Release the windshield wiper arm. Repeat the same procedure for the other windshield wiper arm. Tighten 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
3Windshield Wiper Arm
NOTE
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.

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Scheme 22: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise the wiper arm up off the windshield.
1Windshield Wiper Blade Cap NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the cap.
2Windshield Wiper Blade Procedure Push upward the windshield wiper blade. Slide the windshield wiper blade from the wiper arm. Carefully release the wiper arm back to the windshield.
3Windshield Wiper Blade NOTE: Discard if rubber appears worn or does not wipe the windshield clean.
NOTE
Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the cap.
NOTE
Discard if rubber appears worn or does not wipe the windshield clean.

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Scheme 23: Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT . Remove the windshield wiper system module. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Wiper Motor Fastener (Qty: 3) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION . Tighten 4.5 Nm (40 lb in)
2Wiper Motor Crank Arm Fastener
3Windshield Wiper Motor NOTE: Use the BO-6626 puller to separate the transmission arm from the wiper motor crank arm. Special Tools BO-6626 Wiper Arm Puller For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS .
NOTE
Use the BO-6626 puller to separate the transmission arm from the wiper motor crank arm.

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Scheme 24: Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
1Windshield Wiper System Module Fastener (Qty: 3) Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .
2Windshield Wiper System Module Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor. Carefully lift the windshield wiper system module out of the plenum.