Saab (1989-10)

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WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a live module. See appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.
Application Year Type Table
9-2x 2006 D/P2, SI, WP Saab-7
9-3 2003-10 D/P2, SI, HI, WP Saab-5
1999-02 D/P, SI, WP Saab-4
9-5 2002-10 D/P2, SI, WP Saab-4
1999-01 D/P, SI, WP Saab-4
9-7x 2005-09 D/P2, HI Saab-6
900 1994-98 D/P Saab-1
1990-93 DS Saab-2
9000 1995-98 D/P Saab-1
1994 D/P Saab-3
1989-93 DS Saab-3

D/P—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side D/P2—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) DS—Driver’s Side HI—Head Impact KI—Knee Impact SI—Side Impact PS2—Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) WP—Whiplash Protection

Saab-1 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Knee bolster

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioners

  • Seat belts in use at time of collision

  • SRS control unit

  • Steering column (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • System wiring

  • Windshield

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Never splice SRS wiring.

  • Damaged insulation can be replaced if copper conductor wire is undamaged.
Saab-2 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Front impact sensors

  • Seat belt in use at time of collision

  • SRS control unit (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Front sensor brackets

  • Steering column & shaft

  • Windshield

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Never splice SRS wiring.

  • Damaged insulation can be replaced if copper conductor wire is undamaged.
Saab-3 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Front impact sensors

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioner

  • SRS control unit

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Knee bolster

  • Sensor brackets

  • Steering column

  • Steering column bracket

  • Steering column shaft

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Never splice SRS wiring.

  • Damaged insulation can be replaced if copper conductor wire is undamaged.
Saab-4 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules 1

  • Instrument panel (if passenger’s side air bag deployed)

  • SRS control unit 2

  • Seat back upholstery bag (if side air bag deployed) 3

  • Seat belt pretensioners

  • Rear seat belts in use at time of collision

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Side impact sensor 3

  • Steering column (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Windshield

  • Knee bolster

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Whiplash protection system pendulum function

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Never splice SRS wiring. If damaged, entire cable must be replaced.
1If side air bag module is deployed, replace seat back upholstery cover.
2SRS control unit can be used a maximum of 3 times for activating seat belt pretensioners and/or side air bag modules.
3On side of impact.
Saab-5 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules 1

  • SRS control unit 2 

  • Front impact sensor 3

  • Side impact sensor 3

  • Instrument panel 4

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioners

  • Seat belts 5

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Steering column (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Activated roll bar (convertible only) 6

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Windshield

  • Knee bolster

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Whiplash protection system pendulum function

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Never splice SRS wiring. If damaged, entire cable must be replaced.

  • Pillar trim panels and headliner are designed to augment head protection system. After collision, these items must be inspected carefully.
1If side air bag module is deployed, replace seat back upholstery cover. If head air bag module is deployed, replace A-, B-, C-pillar trim panels and headliner.
2SRS control unit can be used a maximum of 3 times for activating seat belt pretensioners and/or side air bag modules and head air bag modules.
3Sensor does not need to be replaced if there has been no mechanical damage to the sensor or if sensor does not give a diagnostic code.
4If passenger’s side air bag has deployed.
5Replace both seat belts on outer rear seats and seat belt for rear center seat if in use at time of collision. Replace all seat belts if it cannot be established without doubt which belts were in use when collision occurred.
6If visibly affected by external force or binds when being reset to tis original position.
Saab-6 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • SRS control unit

  • Front impact sensors 1

  • Side Impact Sensor 2

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioners 3

  • Seat belts in use at time of air bag deployment

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Front impact sensors

  • Instrument panel brackets & braces

  • Knee bolsters & mounting points

  • Rollover sensor

  • Roof rail & mounting points

  • Knee bolsters & mounting points

    Passenger Presence System (PPS)

  • Seats & mounting points

    Side impact sensors

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Sensors in area of accident damage

  • Clockspring

  • Steering column

  • Steering wheel

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.
1Also referred to as Electronic Frontal Sensors (EFS).
2On side of deployment.
3Following a side impact, replace seat belt pretensioner on side of impact.
Saab-7 See Saab (1989-10) application table
Replace after Deployment Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments

  • Deployed air bag modules

  • Deployed seat belt pretensioner

  • SRS control unit

  • Front impact sensors (if front air bags deployed)

  • Clockspring (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

  • Side impact sensors (on side of deployment)

  • Any damaged restraint system component

  • Steering wheel

  • Steering shaft

  • Seat cushion frame, backrest, seat rail & headrest

  • Seat cushion cover

  • Seat position sensor & seat belt buckle switches

  • Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

  • Seat belts & mounting points

  • Whiplash protection system pendulum function

  • Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

  • Replace damaged wire harness with new part.

  • Damaged or bent components must be replaced.