11•16 Bodywork and fittings
23.12a Unbolt the backrest mounting
bracket from the floorpan ...
Rear seat backrests
Removal
11 Using the hand straps, raise the seat
cushion, and tilt it fully forwards.
12 The rear seat backrests are mounted on
brackets which are bolted to the floorpan at
three points. To remove both backrests
together, peel back the carpet, unbolt the
mounting brackets from the floorpan, unhook
the lower edge of the upholstery from the seat
belt anchor brackets, and lift out the backrest
(see illustrations).
13 To separate the backrests, remove the
retaining screws from the hinge at the edges
(see illustration).
Refitting
14 Refit the backrests by reversing the
removal procedure.
Rear seat cushion
Removal
15 Using the hand straps, raise the seat
cushion, and tilt it fully forwards.
16 Remove the screws that secure the metal
backplate to the hinge bar, then lift out the
cushion.
Refitting
17 Refit the seat cushion by reversing the
removal procedure; ensure that the cushion is
fitted evenly to the hinge bar and is not
twisted, before tightening the retaining
screws.
23.12b ... and unhook the lower edge of
the upholstery from the seat belt anchor
brackets (arrowed)
General information
1 The front seat belts are of the three-point
inertia reel type. The fixed ends of the belts are
anchored on the seat frames, as are the
buckle stalks. The height of the B-pillar
support is adjustable, to adapt to different
driving positions.
2 The two outer rear seats are also fitted with
inertia reel three point belts; the centre rear
seat position is fitted with a lap restraint.
3 All models fitted with a Supplementary
Restraint System (SRS) are equipped with seat
belt tensioning devices; refer to Section 28
before disturbing any of the components
associated with these devices.
4 Saab state that the seat belts are classed as
components which must be renewed after a
collision has occurred, regardless of apparent
condition. Refer to your Saab dealer if you
have doubts regarding the correct course of
action under these circumstances.
Front seat belt buckles
Removal
5 Referring to Section 23, unbolt the
applicable front seat from the floorpan, and
slide it backwards to gain access to the seat
belt buckle.
23.13 To separate the backrests, remove
the retaining screws from the hinge at the
edges
6 Free the wiring for the "buckle fastened"
switch from the seat bracket, then reach
underneath the seat and unplug the cable
connector.
7 Slacken and withdraw the retaining nut,
recover the washer, and lift off the buckle
stalk.
Refitting
8 Refit the buckle by reversing the removal
procedure. When refitting the buckle stalk
retaining nut, although a torque wrench setting
is not specified by Saab, ensure that the nut is
securely tightened. Where self-locking nuts
are fitted, ideally these should be renewed
once disturbed.
Front seat belt anchor points
9 Refer to Section 23 (front seat removal) for
details of removal and refitting.
Front seat belt height adjustment
components
Removal
Note: Whilst not essential, the removal the
applicable front seat will improve access, and
hence ease the completion of this operation.
10 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the plastic covers out from both the front
and rear door sill scuff plates. Undo the
retaining screws, lift off the metal plates, and
remove the scuff plates (see illustrations).
24.10a Using a flat-bladed screwdriver,
carefully prise the plastic covers out from
the door sill scuff plates
24.10b Undo the retaining screws . . .
24.1Oc .. . and lift off the metal plates