How do I change the bulbs in the HVAC panel of a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear?
digitalmonarch asked:
I just bought a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear (4 Door) for my fiancee and it looks like one of the bulbs behind the HVAC is burned out. At night the bottom left hand side (the area around the temp knob) is not lit, and it’s rather annoying. Autozone couldn’t tell me which bulb to buy or how to get behind the panel to access the dead bulb. Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to get back there?
Also – I would like to do the work myself and not involve the dealer if possible. Thanks!
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I just bought a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear (4 Door) for my fiancee and it looks like one of the bulbs behind the HVAC is burned out. At night the bottom left hand side (the area around the temp knob) is not lit, and it’s rather annoying. Autozone couldn’t tell me which bulb to buy or how to get behind the panel to access the dead bulb. Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to get back there?
Also – I would like to do the work myself and not involve the dealer if possible. Thanks!
Heating Service Short Pump
heat pump service Glenn Allen
Hello SAAB dealer
Gas Furnace Repair Mechanicsville
I would call a Saab dealer. They should be able to tell you how to get to the bulb. Sometimes this can be pricey. I know someone who has a late 90’s Tacoma and he would need to buy a $115 fan because the bulb is attached to the assembly.
Another idea is to try and find instructions for removing your HVAC panel. You could probably find the bulb and buy one that is compatible. If you do get it apart, change all the bulbs. You don’t want to have to pull it all out again for another bulb.
Gas Furnace Service Midlothian
The lighting of the unit is probably part of the unit itself and to repair the whole panel would have to be replaced. $$$$$$
air conditioner install Chester
Take your left hand and gently grip the temp knob and pull so that the side of the MCC panel dislodges itself slighty. Using a hook tool, insert the hook behind the face of the unit and pull it towards you. Pull it just enough so that you can now firmly grab the unit with your fingers. Do the same to the other side. Pull the entire unit out of its perch. Note: There are no screws holding this unit in. When the 2 connectors are visible, use a small screwdriver inserted at the small slot between the red connector and the body of the unit. Open the connector until you hear or feel a detent click. This is as far you will have to go to disengage the connector from the unit.
Installation is the reverse of the above. If you look closely you will see three black bulb sockets. Twist the sockets counterclockwise and remove the affected one. Go to your SAAB dealer and have them give you the correct bulb. I believe it is a 5 watt bulb. Note, if the headlamp switch is not in the extreme left position, the MCC panel will not illuminate.