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2008 SAAB 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque4942 Fluid6 DTC836 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Water Pump Torque Specs

for 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L I4 Turbo · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

If accessed

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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