Having had the misfortune to have a deer prance into my cars path at 55mph, I find myself having to replace the bumper, Aero lip, undertray and drivers side inner wing liner on my ‘55 Aero cabriolet. Yours are the best videos I can find on the subject thus far. Good work my man 👍
Hi Chris, thanks. I listen to Planet Rock. I made this before I fully understood about YT's copyright policies. I'm surprised I haven't had a copyright claim yet! I have got written permission from Planet Rock to wear their Rockstock teeshirts in my videos though! I've been to every Rockstock except 2016
Thanks Cyd, excellent video, made the job easy. I'd to get the bumper off to get at the front airbag sensor. Unfortunately the sensor pins and the connector pins are badly corroded, new sensor and connector required I think, if I can find them.
Thanks! Suggest removing the wheel well screws first by turning the wheel all the way left, then all the way right to make those screws much more easily accessible.
@@onetouchgarage4503 I had to ask though. The manager of one of our prototyping departments is called Christopher Noble too and I've been having a lot of interaction with him lately. 🌍🛠
Yes, you need to disconnect the IC mounting screws from the rad, so you defo need to get the bumper off. Do let us know how you get on and any tips you find.
I'm about to do the same on the passenger side with the ballast replacement. Was it easy? I assume once you pull out the light it's just unscrewing a few bolts to release the ballast?
Thank you! If you’re still listening to these comments, do you know where to source those top plastic fixings? My search terms are not rendering good results.
It's got integral clips. You need to get in behind it to release them, so best to take the bumper off first. You can put the bumper back on without it and simply push fit your new or refurbed one later.
I have a question if my saab 9-3 didn’t came with fog lights and want to install fog lights would I have to buy new wiring or can I use the same one that connects to my side marker bumper lights?
@@CycloneCyd Hey Cyd other question. You have any idea where I can get a new transmission dipstick for these cars? mine was snapped by someone putting the dipstick back in
@@abdomination Where in the world are you? Maybe join Saab Nuts! on Facebook (it's a global group) and ask for who's your nearest breaker. Be sure to detail exactly what you require to get the best responses.
Your vidéos are so helpful ! Thank you 😋 I love your wheels 😍I want the same 😲 but i'm in France ... with the black insigna on my grey saab convertible ... I love it !!! 😁 Do you sell your so beautiful black wheels with the black insignia ??? 😅 !!! 😎
They are known as 'Anniversary alloys', because they were only fitted to Anniversary Editions in 2007MY, but became an option from 2008 on. I have two that I would be will ing to sell, but they need repainting (they are black). You could try Ron (Ron Saab Leeds - Saab93turbo17@gmail.com) too. I know he's had these wheels in the past. Shipping is the expensive bit though. About £20 a wheel from UK to France.
@@CycloneCydHi, my messages don't want to be valide by iutub ... Thanks so much for all your help on all levels ! I take note of the informations contact and the price about shipping wheels from UK to france is ok because they are heavy for mee ! I love saab, your channel, you and your wheels !
Thanks, great video. The headlight washer tubes are mentioned, but not disconnected or removed. Can somebody point me to a video or manual on how to remove and replace the headlight washers and hoses? Thank.
Once you've got the bumper off, the washers are easy to remove. There's a spring clip that slides into place on the washer body. Just pull it out - use pliers as it's a nail buster!! the hoses are held in place with standard spring hose clips. All real easy to do promise!! Thanks for watching and interacting. Do come back and let us know how you get on.
Thanks for the video Cyclone Cyd , this one was very helpful => Question off topic , I saw on the Video that your have mounted a set of Uniroyal Rainsport 3 tyres . What about the handling on dry road ? Cheers from Portugal
That is correct, RS3s all round. been running them for about 6 years now. I used to use Eagle F1s before that. These are way way superior in the wet compared to the F1s. Being from Portugal, I guess you're not as concerned about wet performance 😂😂 The ultimate grip in the dry is about the same as F1. I do like the RS3 in the dry because they are nicely progressive at the limit. Too many tyres have outstanding ultimate grip, but when they reach the limit, BOOM 🌪, you're off in a flash because grip just falls to zero so fast. With these they slide a bit first, give you that warning through the seat of your pants so you get those vital milliseconds. Years ago I used to use that in rear drive rally cars to go round corners tail out. In the Saab it gives the ESP time to weave it's magic. I can recommend them, especially for the money, around £70 a tyre in the Uk fully fitted.
Can I remove the lower grille and the front lip spoiler without removing the whole bumper? Like many people both of mine are in various stages of brokeness and it will take a few days to try and fix, so I'd like to be able to still drive the car. thanks for your reply, and thanks for all of your other videos!!
Thank you for your reply. One of my fans is faulty, only one other operation is left. I hope that I can replace it by removing the front Bumper and removing the faulty fan. It takes 6.5 cm of clearance to remove the faulty fan.(感謝你的回覆，我的其中一個風扇故障，只剩另一個運作，希望可以透過拆前擋，拆下故障的風扇來替換。它需要6.5公分的間隙來取出故障的風扇。)
@@CycloneCyd He still needs to repair it though. I nedd to remove my rad pack radiators from my 2008 Saab 9-3 Tid Vector facelift model. I crashed it and radiators bust aswell as bumper so replacing both. Theres no other damage but car wont start a day later but was fine at time of accident. Its giving an abs lock fault warning or something like that too. Ecu is right at the front behind drivers side wheel arch. Its been pushed back slightly but doesnt look damaged at all. Theres no other damage. But confused and worrying if its the ecu thats messed up on impact? Anyone?
Yeah, I'm in the same boat, lol! My Aero front lip hits the speed bumps near home and it's starting to look worse for wear. I do know they come off, but haven't tried it myself yet. Keep an eye on my uploads. if the weather isn't too bad I may try it while I'm off work over Xmas.
Dunno. Didn't realise there was even any music in the background. These days I'm very careful not to get any music in the soundtrack. Don't want a copyright strike.
Hello! thanks for video,this is very helpfull. I want to ask you,do you know someone who is selling front bumper aero lip? if you that person,please give me coordinates :) thanks
typo, lol... you do not need to do this to change lights? I do not know who started this madness???? for anyone watching there is another youtube video showing exactly what I mean....its literally a 5 min job.
Err! Yes, you do. There's no way you can get at the lower fixings for the light units without removing the bumper. IF, however, you are referring to changing the BULBS, then see my video on how to do that. No need to remove the bumper. And no where in this video do I say you do, so I'm confused as to the relevance of this comment. ruclips.net/video/E7uSccPqvbA/видео.html
Hi Brook, thanks. Actually I agree with you. The bulb change video was one of the things that got me started on this channel. I'm in several Saab forums and the number of times people say to take the bumper off to change bulbs is bonkers. And so, rather than keep typing out the same advice all the time, I made the video and could simply link to it.
Having had the misfortune to have a deer prance into my cars path at 55mph, I find myself having to replace the bumper, Aero lip, undertray and drivers side inner wing liner on my ‘55 Aero cabriolet.
Yours are the best videos I can find on the subject thus far.
Good work my man 👍
Benjibear Day thank you
You are amazing, thank you so much for all your helpful Saab-videos!!
You're very welcome!
@@CycloneCyd I have to replace the fog lamp harness on my 03 9-3 vector. can you tell me where it unplugs from the main harness?
@@benwillard2673 I don't know
I wish you did a video how to change the radiator? Good video. Thank you.
thumbs up for the background music alone! thanks for the video mate!
Hi Chris, thanks. I listen to Planet Rock. I made this before I fully understood about YT's copyright policies. I'm surprised I haven't had a copyright claim yet! I have got written permission from Planet Rock to wear their Rockstock teeshirts in my videos though! I've been to every Rockstock except 2016
Thanks Cyd, excellent video, made the job easy. I'd to get the bumper off to get at the front airbag sensor. Unfortunately the sensor pins and the connector pins are badly corroded, new sensor and connector required I think, if I can find them.
Contact Anthony Jordan at saabsparesire@gmail.com 👍
Thanks! Suggest removing the wheel well screws first by turning the wheel all the way left, then all the way right to make those screws much more easily accessible.
Yeah, I do mention that toward the end.
Great video and never knew the importance of the foam piece. Cheers mate!
Thanks Christopher and welcome aboard. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share.
You don't work at JLR Gaydon by any chance do you?
Cyclone Cyd no I don’t work there, I’m all the way in the states lol
@@onetouchgarage4503 I had to ask though. The manager of one of our prototyping departments is called Christopher Noble too and I've been having a lot of interaction with him lately. 🌍🛠
Cyclone Cyd that’s too funny lol. Guess I’m not the only Christopher Noble lol
about to change my intercooler thank you for this
Very good advice followed your method and solved it thanks for your handy videos
Nice one Sydney,im replacing my radiator, guess this makes it a lot easier
Yes, you need to disconnect the IC mounting screws from the rad, so you defo need to get the bumper off. Do let us know how you get on and any tips you find.
I'm about to do this job myself, so thank you. Very useful video. :-D
cheers David. 👍
Thanks for this guidance. Next step is sourcing a new power steering pipe!
Glad it helped Dave
Liked and sub'd. This video is very valuable, as it helped me change out the headlamps and foglamps on my 2003 9-3. Thank you!
got to do this to my saab 9-3 to replace ballast unit under headlight so big thanks for the vid ,hope i find it that easy lol ;-)
Ha ha, yes I know what you mean. Good luck, keep with it.
I'm about to do the same on the passenger side with the ballast replacement. Was it easy? I assume once you pull out the light it's just unscrewing a few bolts to release the ballast?
@@trencher7 Did you do it ? Im going to do it tomorrow on my saab 9-3 2008. Was it easy? How long?
Yes it's easy once you get access to it. It's just removing a few bots and replacing and plugging the other on onto the unit.
Thank you! If you’re still listening to these comments, do you know where to source those top plastic fixings? My search terms are not rendering good results.
awesome video, a little late to comment but how would I go about getting the lower grille piece off of the front bumper without breaking the plastic?
It's got integral clips. You need to get in behind it to release them, so best to take the bumper off first. You can put the bumper back on without it and simply push fit your new or refurbed one later.
I have a question if my saab 9-3 didn’t came with fog lights and want to install fog lights would I have to buy new wiring or can I use the same one that connects to my side marker bumper lights?
You would need seperate wiring. It might already be there and all you need is the lights, a switch and Tech2 to programme the feature.
Very useful and detailed description. Thank you!!!
Hi BB, thank you. Don't forget to like 👍 the video if you got value from it.
I had no idea what those little squares were on the bumper.. but it's little washer sprays?
Correct
@@CycloneCyd Hey Cyd other question. You have any idea where I can get a new transmission dipstick for these cars? mine was snapped by someone putting the dipstick back in
@@abdomination Where in the world are you? Maybe join Saab Nuts! on Facebook (it's a global group) and ask for who's your nearest breaker. Be sure to detail exactly what you require to get the best responses.
Hello what is that spiral cable on bumper?
Your vidéos are so helpful ! Thank you 😋 I love your wheels 😍I want the same 😲 but i'm in France ... with the black insigna on my grey saab convertible ... I love it !!! 😁 Do you sell your so beautiful black wheels with the black insignia ??? 😅 !!! 😎
They are known as 'Anniversary alloys', because they were only fitted to Anniversary Editions in 2007MY, but became an option from 2008 on.
I have two that I would be will ing to sell, but they need repainting (they are black).
You could try Ron (Ron Saab Leeds - Saab93turbo17@gmail.com) too. I know he's had these wheels in the past.
Shipping is the expensive bit though. About £20 a wheel from UK to France.
@@CycloneCydHi, my messages don't want to be valide by iutub ... Thanks so much for all your help on all levels ! I take note of the informations contact and the price about shipping wheels from UK to france is ok because they are heavy for mee ! I love saab, your channel, you and your wheels !
Do you have a video for replacing the washer bottle on a 2005 9-3 Linear convertible please?
Thanks, great video. The headlight washer tubes are mentioned, but not disconnected or removed. Can somebody point me to a video or manual on how to remove and replace the headlight washers and hoses? Thank.
Once you've got the bumper off, the washers are easy to remove. There's a spring clip that slides into place on the washer body. Just pull it out - use pliers as it's a nail buster!! the hoses are held in place with standard spring hose clips. All real easy to do promise!!
Thanks for watching and interacting. Do come back and let us know how you get on.
Thanks for the video Cyclone Cyd , this one was very helpful => Question off topic , I saw on the Video that your have mounted a set of Uniroyal Rainsport 3 tyres . What about the handling on dry road ? Cheers from
Portugal
That is correct, RS3s all round. been running them for about 6 years now. I used to use Eagle F1s before that. These are way way superior in the wet compared to the F1s. Being from Portugal, I guess you're not as concerned about wet performance 😂😂 The ultimate grip in the dry is about the same as F1. I do like the RS3 in the dry because they are nicely progressive at the limit. Too many tyres have outstanding ultimate grip, but when they reach the limit, BOOM 🌪, you're off in a flash because grip just falls to zero so fast. With these they slide a bit first, give you that warning through the seat of your pants so you get those vital milliseconds. Years ago I used to use that in rear drive rally cars to go round corners tail out. In the Saab it gives the ESP time to weave it's magic.
I can recommend them, especially for the money, around £70 a tyre in the Uk fully fitted.
I have to replace my fog lamp harness on my 03 9-3 vector. anyone know where it unplugs from the main harness?
Can I remove the lower grille and the front lip spoiler without removing the whole bumper? Like many people both of mine are in various stages of brokeness and it will take a few days to try and fix, so I'd like to be able to still drive the car. thanks for your reply, and thanks for all of your other videos!!
Yes you can! The grille clips in so reach behind to release them.
@@CycloneCyd thanks Cyd!
Nice video what size is the ratchet spanner 8mm?
yes, 8mm
I have a question, The bumper of 9-3 2008 and after models fits on 9-3 2007 and back models?
How to replace saab 93 cooling fan radiator?? any videos ?? thanks a lot !!
I can do a video. How urgent is it?
Thank you for your reply. One of my fans is faulty, only one other operation is left. I hope that I can replace it by removing the front Bumper and removing the faulty fan. It takes 6.5 cm of clearance to remove the faulty fan.(感謝你的回覆，我的其中一個風扇故障，只剩另一個運作，希望可以透過拆前擋，拆下故障的風扇來替換。它需要6.5公分的間隙來取出故障的風扇。)
There is only one normal fan left, so I don't dare to drive a my 93 for long trips. If you can make a video, it will be very valuable.
@@zenoyeh5423 you shouldn't worry about driving. The fans do almost nothing above about 25mph
You shouldn't have to take the bumper off I'm sure
@@CycloneCyd He still needs to repair it though. I nedd to remove my rad pack radiators from my 2008 Saab 9-3 Tid Vector facelift model. I crashed it and radiators bust aswell as bumper so replacing both. Theres no other damage but car wont start a day later but was fine at time of accident. Its giving an abs lock fault warning or something like that too. Ecu is right at the front behind drivers side wheel arch. Its been pushed back slightly but doesnt look damaged at all. Theres no other damage. But confused and worrying if its the ecu thats messed up on impact? Anyone?
The author of the film. Where you can buy such a lower cover of the engine that overlaps the bumper????
bit of a question mate, how would i take only the bottom spoiler off the bumper...mine is naffed!
Yeah, I'm in the same boat, lol! My Aero front lip hits the speed bumps near home and it's starting to look worse for wear. I do know they come off, but haven't tried it myself yet. Keep an eye on my uploads. if the weather isn't too bad I may try it while I'm off work over Xmas.
Here you go, Ash:
ruclips.net/video/NXKFWvfB0SY/видео.html
Where did you get your center caps?
ruclips.net/video/lOxW-zAuThA/видео.html
That stone sour on the radio😌
Dunno. Didn't realise there was even any music in the background. These days I'm very careful not to get any music in the soundtrack. Don't want a copyright strike.
Hi what caravan Ramps did you use please ? Mine an aero 05
Thanks
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I can't get the thing fucking back on either one side is good and the other side won't go or both sides are uneven lol
Gracias
Hello! thanks for video,this is very helpfull. I want to ask you,do you know someone who is selling front bumper aero lip? if you that person,please give me coordinates :) thanks
Very useful !
Thanks
Hi have a 2005 Aero - what caravan Ramps did you use please ?
@@guitarlover302 have a look in the description to the C1 oil change video. I'm sure there's a link
Today, without removing the front bumper, I changed the headlights. I only screwed on the top 3 screws and the top 4 buttons.30 minutes.
Post a video or it never happened
@@CycloneCyd You've got that right!
Its probably the same on a 9-3 2008 i guess? Im going to change the ballast on the right side so I guess this is the way
Pmh
Huh❓
Do not recommend! My car blew up with my four year old daughter in it!!!! (posetiv feedback)
Okay 👍 Don't drink and drive please.
Why, Lil this is so unnecessary
Huh? What is unnecessary? And who's Lil?
typo, lol... you do not need to do this to change lights? I do not know who started this madness???? for anyone watching there is another youtube video showing exactly what I mean....its literally a 5 min job.
Err! Yes, you do. There's no way you can get at the lower fixings for the light units without removing the bumper.
IF, however, you are referring to changing the BULBS, then see my video on how to do that. No need to remove the bumper. And no where in this video do I say you do, so I'm confused as to the relevance of this comment.
ruclips.net/video/E7uSccPqvbA/видео.html
hey my bad sorry.
Hi Brook, thanks.
Actually I agree with you. The bulb change video was one of the things that got me started on this channel. I'm in several Saab forums and the number of times people say to take the bumper off to change bulbs is bonkers. And so, rather than keep typing out the same advice all the time, I made the video and could simply link to it.