Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 22:37:36 -0400 From: KeithG <noonenopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: 92 9000CD Heater Core Or Valve
You should be able to do it WITHOUT discharging the A/C. I did on my '95 and my dad did on his '91. #2 is true, though. See www.quasimotors.net for a well documented procedure. KeithG Lineone wrote: > "Chris" <chrispolnopsamotron.ca> wrote in message > > >>I was looking at the core installation does the a/v have to be > > disconnected > >>to remove the core? do i have to remove the complete fan and core assembly >>to get to it....? > > > Chris you might like to look at these: > > http://216.78.172.244/climate_control_folder/9000heatercore.htm > > http://www.thesaabsite.com/9000/9000faqs.htm#When%20I%20turn%20the%20Cabin%2 > 0fan%20on%20I%20smell%20a%20funny%20odor? > > > Mine has suffered the same problem for some time now, and I've repeatedly > put off doing the job, though I did find a nearly new heater matrix for a > reasonable price. > > From what I've read: > 1) You do need to discharge the A/C. > 2) It's best to replace the fan unit at the same time as these tend have a > similar life to the heater core. > > Please don't take my word though. Follow the links above, which I discovered > by searching on Google for "SAAB heater core". > > Adrian > 1992 9000CS 2.3-16i > > >