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2011 SAAB 9-3

2.8L V6 Turbo•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque4999 Fluid6 DTC864 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls4

cooling

Thermostat Torque Specs

for 2011 Saab 9-3 2.8L V6 Turbo · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Coolant Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Coolant Temperature Sensor

Use thread sealant

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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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

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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