Hey Tim,

The AF40 transmission in your 09 Aero V6 XWD 6Spd AT uses an aluminum crush washer on the plug for checking the level which seats in an o-ring.

Plug:https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/93183573

Washer: https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/93183578

O-ring: https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/93183574

Then other misc stuff:

Drain Plug: https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/11099271

The whole breakdown with all these parts is here: https://www.esaabparts.com/viewparts.php?searchpart=1&section=541121833

I'd also recommend doing all the XWD fluids and the gasket/filter on the rear differential (Gasket/Filter Kit: https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/20986573)

XWD Fluids

and for general reference:

 

I have a 2009 9-3 XWD. Will the same parts work in the 9-5 aero you posted? I actually had my differential fluid and filter changed at 40,000 after I had a leak in my transfer case (fluid change too). I did not change the TTD which I never heard from the mechanic that was possible. I cleaned the throttle as well at 60K.
I believe my plug is this:
http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/60295/Auto-Trans-Fluid-Drain-Plug-90541898/
and the O-ring:
http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/51510/Auto-Trans-Fluid-Drain-Plug-O-Ring-90348863/

I was unable to find the crush washer if the above are the right parts.

 

XWD Trans

I believe this is the crush washer?\
http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/62062/Overflow-Filler-Pipe-Seal-93183578/
I still can't find the green trans check stick. I looked all over between engine/battery. I looked at trans changes on you tube and mine simply isn't in that location for the 2009 9-3 XWD Could it be under the battery?

 

btw for the ttd fluid ac delco part # 88863349 will also work.

i managed to find a sealed qt on ebay for $15 shipped a few months back

 

Trans check location

Bump for help on 2nd to last post?

 

See post #2. Parts 1-4 are used to check and drain the transmission fluid.

Remove the battery and battery tray (LHD).
Remove the fill plug on top of the transmission.

Per the WIS to check the fluid level:
Warm the transmission fluid
Remove level plug #2
Let the fluid drain until it reaches the top of part #3
Add fluid until it starts draining out of the level hole.

Per the WIS to drain the fluid:
Warm the transmission fluid
Remove level plug #2
Remove part #3 and all the fluid drains out
Replace part#3
Refill with transmission fluid (approx 3K) until it runs out the level hole
Replace level plug #3.

Replace the fill plug on top of the transmission.
Replace the battery and battery tray (LHD).

If you don't already have the WIS you might download it because of the figures.
... Ron

 

At 60K I took it to the dealer they changed the coolant tranny fluid and rear diff. ill change it all again at 100k

 

Thanks

Ok Thanks Guys. It makes sense. I think I was looking at the 5 speed stuff on you tube with the 15/16" drain plug. This makes sense now. Does Saab/people still recommend doing this twice to flush more fluid out? The more I read, the more people say to flush every 30K due to lack of filter. So basically about 6 L and below:

Warm the transmission fluid 80 F
Remove level plug #2
Remove part #3 and all the fluid drains out
Replace part#3
Refill with transmission fluid (approx 3K) until it runs out the level hole
Replace level plug #3.

Replace the fill plug on top of the transmission.
Replace the battery and battery tray (LHD).

Warm the transmission fluid 80 F
Remove level plug #2
Remove part #3 and all the fluid drains out
Replace part#3
Refill with transmission fluid (approx 3K) until it runs out the level hole
Replace level plug #3.

Replace the fill plug on top of the transmission.
Replace the battery and battery tray (LHD).

Finish