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Replacement of Engine Air Filter, Oil Filter and Oil

Model: Saab 9 3 MK 2 - Years 2002-2014
Part: Air filter

Once the front bonnet is opened, the engine air filter housing is located on the passenger side: unscrew the fastening screws of the cover, lift it, and extract the old filter (if necessary, disconnect the connecting hose with the intake manifold).
Remove any debris present in the filter housing, apply the new filter, and screw the cover back on. To replace the engine oil, unscrew the drain plug from the oil sump, which should be collected in a suitable container (approximately 5 litres): once the draining is complete, screw the plug back in. For the replacement of the oil filter cartridge, access the engine compartment, remove the plastic cover, and unscrew the cap of the filter housing (located at the bottom right when facing the engine); extract the old filter and apply the new one; screw the cap back on after replacing the O-ring gasket and coating it with oil. Finally, fill the engine with new oil according to the SAE specifications and the quantities indicated in the user and maintenance manual.

Updated on 4 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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