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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2008 🢒 9-7x 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Defroster Door Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  2. Remove the screws from the defroster actuator.
  3. Remove the defroster actuator.

    4. Object Number: 742346 Size: SH
  4. Remove screws in order to separate the defroster/mode outlet cover (2) from the HVAC module assembly (1).
  5. Remove the defroster/mode outlet cover.

    6. Object Number: 735985 Size: SH
  6. Remove the defroster door (1) from the HVAC module assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 735985 Size: SH
  1. Install the defroster door (1) to the HVAC module assembly.
  2. Install the defroster/mode outlet cover.

    3. Object Number: 742346 Size: SH
  3. Install the defroster/mode outlet cover screws to the HVAC module assembly (1).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the screws to assemble the defroster/mode outlet to the HVAC module assembly.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the defroster actuator.
  6. Install the screws to the defroster actuator.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .