1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2007.1–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
1,8t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2007.1–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.6–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2003.8–)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more1,8t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2003.8–)
With 6-speed gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox
Overflow pipe
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreAutomatic 6-gear gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_more1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–)
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 Turbo Performance with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 248 HP engine (2004.4–)
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
Overflow pipe
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2009.2–)
With 6-speed gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox
Overflow pipe
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreAutomatic 6-gear gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With 6-speed gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more1.8 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 121 HP engine (2004.1–)
With 5-speed gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 Turbo Performance with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 248 HP engine (2004.4–)
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (2003.8–)
With 5-speed gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 207 HP engine (2003.8–)
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)
With automatic gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 276 HP engine (2009.2–)
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With 6-speed gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_more2.8 Turbo V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 272 HP engine (2009.2–)
expand_moreAutomatic gearbox overflow pipe
Locking screws
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic 6-gear gearbox
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9-3 Cabriolet service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2009 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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