There have been a # of posts on this but none that seemed definitive.
While this is what I successfully did-standard warning, no guarantees and I am not responsible for anything you do to your car. :nono;
The correct, inexpensive, hitch for the Sportcombi w/ Dual Exhaust is the Curt 11140. Etrailer has it but customhitch.com has it for $91. Another site had it and wiring for $109. No need to get the Canadian SAAB hitch for >$500.
Hitch bolts up no problem and trimming the under-shield was also easy. Loose fit the hitch w/ it in place, mark it and cut w/ tool of choice. I cleaned the factory threads w/ a tap (M10) and then greased everything very well for corrosion protection. Instructions are decent.
I bought my wiring from etrailer as well but it was overpriced and over optioned. You do not have to run a 12V line back to the control module. The fuse #8 should be empty and is 20A. Just use an ATM fuse power takeoff (10A) and you are golden. Whatever kit you choose, it needs to have a power/ relay module or you will likely toast the car wiring or something else important.
Using clip on splices, wiring is very easy, even w/o pictures. After removing the access panels, you will see an easily accessible flat 6 pin connector on the taillight panel. Squeeze @ narrow edges and remove these from both sides of the car. Pins are labeled 1-6. On the drivers side, remove the closest hold down so you can get at enough of the cable. Rotate the hold-down so the flat side is toward you and pull out gently. Use a pair of stiff tweezers to squeeze the release tabs in the center of the part. Should pull out easily. (Needle nose pliers are too fat to get to the tabs.)
On the drivers side, wiring is as follows-
For the drivers side- Remove the black trim between the storage area and the bumper (2 plastic "pins" in the storage cpt, press the centers down and then remove. Pull the panel straight up and the other clips release). Route the driver side wire through there and into the taillight compartment.
I installed a 4 flat, no brakes. For brakes you will likely need 10 GA lines to the battery for power and ground and multiple fuses since most are 30A. You'll have to dig for this info but I have no intention of towing anything large enough to require brakes. Going camping this weekend and will follow up to say how it tows.
Peace- D ;ol;
While this is what I successfully did-standard warning, no guarantees and I am not responsible for anything you do to your car. :nono;
The correct, inexpensive, hitch for the Sportcombi w/ Dual Exhaust is the Curt 11140. Etrailer has it but customhitch.com has it for $91. Another site had it and wiring for $109. No need to get the Canadian SAAB hitch for >$500.
Hitch bolts up no problem and trimming the under-shield was also easy. Loose fit the hitch w/ it in place, mark it and cut w/ tool of choice. I cleaned the factory threads w/ a tap (M10) and then greased everything very well for corrosion protection. Instructions are decent.
I bought my wiring from etrailer as well but it was overpriced and over optioned. You do not have to run a 12V line back to the control module. The fuse #8 should be empty and is 20A. Just use an ATM fuse power takeoff (10A) and you are golden. Whatever kit you choose, it needs to have a power/ relay module or you will likely toast the car wiring or something else important.
Using clip on splices, wiring is very easy, even w/o pictures. After removing the access panels, you will see an easily accessible flat 6 pin connector on the taillight panel. Squeeze @ narrow edges and remove these from both sides of the car. Pins are labeled 1-6. On the drivers side, remove the closest hold down so you can get at enough of the cable. Rotate the hold-down so the flat side is toward you and pull out gently. Use a pair of stiff tweezers to squeeze the release tabs in the center of the part. Should pull out easily. (Needle nose pliers are too fat to get to the tabs.)
On the drivers side, wiring is as follows-
Pin 1, Brake, Brown wire w/ yellow stripe
Pin 4, Left Turn, Black wire w/ white stripe
Pin 6, Taillights, White wire
On the passenger side-Pin 4, Left Turn, Black wire w/ white stripe
Pin 6, Taillights, White wire
Pin 4, Right Turn, Black wire w/ purple stripe
Wring everything out w/ a meter first to confirm but this is what I found. The lower rear mounting nut for the fuse panel makes a nice connection point for ground. Be careful w/ the "squeeze to splice" connectors that the wires are centered in the channels of the part or you can cut the wires w/ the clip instead of splicing. Wire to control module per those instructions. Mount control unit where you'd like (I used double sided tape and attached to the side of the spare wheel tub.)
For the drivers side- Remove the black trim between the storage area and the bumper (2 plastic "pins" in the storage cpt, press the centers down and then remove. Pull the panel straight up and the other clips release). Route the driver side wire through there and into the taillight compartment.
I installed a 4 flat, no brakes. For brakes you will likely need 10 GA lines to the battery for power and ground and multiple fuses since most are 30A. You'll have to dig for this info but I have no intention of towing anything large enough to require brakes. Going camping this weekend and will follow up to say how it tows.
Peace- D ;ol;
