Charging the a/c; looking of the port

[aslan]

I got a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero; and I am looking to recharge my A/C; I found this image on the forum, and wondering if it is correct:



the reason why I am asking is because some people are talking about port behind the headlight or smgt. PLEASE clear it out, which port do I use, and do I use R134a??

thank you

[RyanDale]

Hmm, I need to do this for my wifes 9-5. Take a look at this:

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=83394

[Saaber95er]

On my 95 it had to be re-filled from behind the passenger headlight; bought the freon with the gauge and did it myself.

[aslan]

Now, which one is it? So confused now

[Saaber95er]

Originally Posted by aslan

Now, which one is it? So confused now

The system from 98-02 should be the same remove the passenger side headlight (very easy) and you should see the valve. The tools you need would be in your trunk tool kit.

[raquettelaker2]

THOSE PICTURES ARE OF A 2002!!! Ignore them.

The 1999-2001 9-5's have the recharge port under the passenger side front headlight. The 2002-2009's have it where it's pictured above.

This is from when I did it on my 2001 9-5, so it would be the same place on your 2000. It looks scary but it really only takes about 10 minutes to get the front off like this.

[aslan]

does it matter whether it is v6 or 4 cylinder?

[raquettelaker2]

Originally Posted by aslan

does it matter whether it is v6 or 4 cylinder?

Nope. It's the same on both.