Lighting: Removal & Installation Saab 9-7X I

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S30513740912007101800000) .
2. Remove the pushrod retainer (3) from the brake pedal pin (4).
3. Remove the stop lamp switch (1) and the pushrod (2) from the brake pedal pin (4).
4. Disconnect the stop lamp switch (1) electrical connector.
5. Remove the stop lamp switch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the electrical connector to the stop lamp switch (1).
2. Position the stop lamp switch (1) on the pushrod (2) and install the assembly on the brake pedal pin.
3. Install the pushrod retainer (3) to the brake pedal pin (4). The retainer will snap into place.
4. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S30513740912007101800000) .

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Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement

1. Open the left instrument panel (I/P) access cover.
2. Reach into the access hole and release the 4 retaining tabs located on the headlamp switch behind the I/P.
3. Remove the headlamp switch from the I/P, through the I/P access hole.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp switch.
5. Remove the headlamp from the I/P.

1. Position the headlamp switch near the access hole.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the headlamp switch.
3. Install the headlamp switch to the I/P. Ensure that the retaining tabs are fully seated.
4. Install the left I/P access cover.

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1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement»(ref-268082-S31534364022007101800000) .
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the dome lamp over ride switch.

1. Install the dome lamp over ride to the cluster trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement»(ref-268082-S31534364022007101800000) .

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1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S21093492322007101800000) .
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the dimmer switch.

1. Install the dimmer switch to the accessory trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the left I/P accessory trim panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S21093492322007101800000) .

1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to «Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement»(ref-268081-S37145422412007101800000) .
2. Remove the trim pad. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement»(ref-268082-S27918195722007101800000) .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.
4. In order to remove the sensor from the trim pad, rotate the sensor counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
5. Remove the sensor from the trim pad.

1. Position the sensor to the trim pad.
2. In order to install the sensor to the trim pad, rotate the sensor clockwise 1/4 turn.
3. Position the trim pad to the upper portion of the instrument panel (I/P).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
5. Remove the shop rags from the windshield defrost vents.
6. Install the trim pad to the I/P. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement»(ref-268082-S27918195722007101800000) .
7. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to «Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement»(ref-268081-S37145422412007101800000) .

1. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S30513740912007101800000) .
2. Remove the flasher retaining bracket from the insulator panel.
3. Disconnect the flasher from the electrical connector.
4. Remove the flasher from the vehicle.

1. Position the flasher to the insulator panel.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the flasher.
3. Install the flasher retaining bracket to the insulator panel.
4. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side»(ref-268082-S30513740912007101800000) .

1. Carefully grasp the sides of the lens to partially expose the rear retaining tab.
2. Use a flat bladed tool in order to release the rear lens retaining tab.
3. Lower the rear edge of the lens away from the headliner.
4. Move the lens rearward in order to release the front horizontal retaining tab.
5. Remove the lens from the headliner.
6. If replacing the reading lamp bulb (1), remove the reflector (2) from the dome lamp.
7. Remove the reading lamp bulb from the socket.
8. If replacing the dome lamp bulb (1), remove the dome lamp bulb from the socket.

1. If replacing the dome lamp bulb (1), install the dome lamp bulb to the socket.
2. If replacing the reading lamp bulb (1), install the reading lamp bulb to the socket.
3. Install the reflector (2) to the dome lamp, ensuring the retaining tabs are fully seated.
4. Position the lens to the headliner with the horizontal tab facing forward.
5. Position the horizontal tab above the headliner and push the lens forward to seat the tab.
6. Push upward on the rear portion of the lens, in order to seat the rear lens retaining tab.
7. Pull down on the lens to ensure that the lens is secured to the headliner.

1. Fold down the sunshade.
2. Open the cover to the vanity mirror in order to reveal the vanity light.
3. Use a flat bladed tool in order to release the retaining tab on the vanity light lens.
4. Remove the vanity light lens from the vanity mirror.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.

1. Install the bulb to the socket.
2. Install the vanity light lens to the vanity mirror ensuring the retaining tab is fully seated.
3. Close the cover to the vanity mirror.
4. Return the sunshade to the folded up position.

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1. Remove the dome lamp lens. Refer to «Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement»(ref-268090-S35766567972007101800000) .
2. Carefully grasp the sides of dome lamp and move forward 15 mm (1/2 in) in order to release the rear retaining tab.
3. Lower the dome lamp from the headliner.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the dome lamp from the headliner.

1. Position the dome lamp to the headliner.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the dome lamp.
3. Position the retaining tab above the headliner and move rearward 15 mm (1/2 in).
4. Install the dome lamp lens. Refer to «Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement»(ref-268090-S35766567972007101800000) .

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1. Open and support the hood.
2. Pull up on the retaining tabs (1) in order to remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.
3. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector (2) from the headlamp assembly.
4. Remove the side marker socket (3) from the headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the park/turn socket (4) from the headlamp assembly.
6. Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.

1. Position the headlamp assembly to the headlamp panel.
2. Index and seat the tabs on the park/turn socket (4) to the headlamp assembly.
3. Index and seat the tabs on the side marker socket (3) to the headlamp assembly.
4. Connect the headlamp electrical connector (2).
5. Align and install the 4 locator pins on the back of the headlamp assembly into the retaining tab holes.
6. Push down on the retaining tabs (1) in order to lock the headlamp assembly into the headlamp panel.
7. Close the hood.

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High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Starter/Arc Tube Replacement

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High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Ballast Replacement

Note. Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Replacement»(ref-268090-S17287089842007101800000) .
3. Remove the access cover from the rear of the headlamp.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.
5. Rotate the bulb and socket counterclockwise in order to remove the bulb and socket from the housing.

1. Connect the electrical connector to the socket.
2. Install the bulb and socket to the housing by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise, locking the retaining tabs to the housing.
3. Install the access cover to the rear of the headlamp assembly
4. Install the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Replacement»(ref-268090-S17287089842007101800000) .

1. Position the fog lamp to the fascia. NOTE: Refer to «Fastener Notice»(ref-268087-S07010920292007101800000) .
2. Install the screws (3) to the fog lamp (1). Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Install the fog lamp bulb (2). Refer to «Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement»(ref-268090-S35592777782007101800000) .
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Aim the fog lamp(s). Refer to «Fog Lamp Aiming»(ref-268090-S03124342302007101800000) .
6. Install the fog lamp bezel. Refer to «Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement»(ref-268089-S41125571172007101800000) .

1. Turn the fog lamp switch to the OFF position.
2. Rotate the bulb socket (2) counter clockwise in order to release the socket from the fog lamp housing.
3. Remove the socket from the fog lamp housing (1).
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.

1. Install the bulb to the socket.
2. Index the tabs on the bulb socket (2) to the slots in the fog lamp housing.
3. Install the socket to the fog lamp housing (1).
4. Rotate the socket clockwise until fully seated.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Bulb Replacement»(ref-268090-S30566110202007101800000) .
3. Rotate the bulb and socket counterclockwise in order to remove the bulb and socket from the housing.
4. Remove the turn signal/park bulb (3) from the socket.

1. Install the turn signal/park bulb (3) to the socket.
2. Wipe the bulb with a clean cloth to ensure the bulb is free of any dirt or oil.
3. Install the bulb and socket to the headlamp by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise, locking the retaining tabs to the headlamp.
4. Install the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Bulb Replacement»(ref-268090-S30566110202007101800000) .
5. Close the hood.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lower the rear portion of the headliner by releasing the 2 headliner retaining pins.
3. Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp electrical connector (2).
4. Remove the grommet (1) from the body.
5. Close the liftgate.
6. Open the liftgate window.
7. Remove the 2 screws that retain the high mounted stop lamp to the liftgate window reveal molding.
8. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the vehicle.

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1. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the liftgate window reveal molding, ensuring the center retaining tab is fully seated.
2. Install the 2 screws that retain the high mounted stop lamp to the liftgate window reveal molding. Tighten: Tighten the 2 retaining screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
3. Close the liftgate window.
4. Open the liftgate.
5. Install the grommet (1) to the body.
6. Connect the high mounted stop lamp electrical connector (2).
7. Attach the rear portion of the headliner to the roof panel, by seating the 2 headliner retaining pins.
8. Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip over the headliner.

1. Remove the 2 screws that retain the license lamp lens to the liftgate.
2. Remove the license lamp lens from the liftgate.
3. Remove the bulb (1) from the socket.

1. Install the bulb (1) to the socket.
2. Wipe the bulb to ensure the bulb is free of dirt or oil.
3. Position the license lamp lens to the liftgate.
4. Verify that the license lamp lens gasket is fully seated to the liftgate. NOTE: Refer to «Fastener Notice»(ref-268087-S07010920292007101800000) .
5. Install the 2 license lamp lens retaining screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in).

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Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement