Seats: Service and Repair

WARNING

For maximum protection from injury, seat belts should be replaced as a set (including all hardware) if they are subjected to occupant loading in a collision.

- Seat belts should not be modified or repaired. The seat belt anchorage points should not be changed or modified.


- Do not install seat belts or seat belt hardware purchased from an auto-recycler or salvage yard. These parts may have been subjected to occupant loading from a collision. Only Saab original replacement equipment mounting bolts and hardware should be used. Check with an authorized Saab dealer for the latest parts information.


- Seat belt assemblies must remain together as a matched set. Improper latching of the seat belt may occur if the components have been mixed from other sets or other cars.


- Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing. Webbing that is severely faded or redyed will not meet the strength requirements and must be replaced.

Front Seat Removal

1. Slide the seat to the rear. Remove the two front socket head screws holding the seat to the adjusting mechanism.

2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the seat heater and power function (where applicable).


3. To remove the passenger's seat, slide the seat forward. Remove the nuts holding the rails to the height adjusting mechanism. Remove the seat.






4. To remove the driver's seat, release the front catch by sliding the seat back to the limit of its travel. Tilt the seat back and then lift it upward and forward, removing it from the car. See Fig. 1

The seat heating elements and thermostat are located under the seat covering. The bottom cover is held on with upholstery clips. The backrest cover can be removed after removing the headrest and unzipping the cover at the bottom.

Rear Seat Removal






1. To remove the rear seat bottom, remove the bolts along the front edge of the seat bottom or remove the seat hinge bolts. See Fig. 2. Pull the seat out of the car.






2. To remove the rear seat backrest, pivot the lover seat cushion up and into the cargo position. Release the rear seat back cushion and pivot it forward slightly. Then unbolt the hinges from the body. See fig. 3

Note: On convertible models, two anchor bolts located at the top of the backrest must also be removed. These bolts can be found behind each headrest, beneath the small cutouts in the upholstery. Two blots at the bottom must be removed as well.