2. 2 12 798 024 Saab 9-3 M03- 1 Bumper skirt 2 Bolt (x2) 3 Plastic nut (x2) F980A053 3 1 2

3. 12 798 024 3 Saab 9-3 M03- The bumper skirt has been treated with grey primer and is ready for painting. 1 Paint the bumper skirt the same colour as the body; see “Directions for painting preprimed PP/ EPDM plastic” in these installation instructions. 2 Raise the car. 3 Remove the screws and nuts from the bottom portion of the bumper. 4 Pull off the bottom portion of the bumper. Important Do not paint the masked surface. After painting, first remove the rubber moulding and then the masking. F980A054 3 4 3 3 3

1. Saab 9-3 M03- 900 Installation instructions SCdefault MONTERINGSANVISNING · INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MONTAGEANLEITUNG · INSTRUCTIONS DE MONTAGE SITdefault Saab 9-3 M03- Rear bumper skirt Accessories Part No. Group Date Instruction Part No. Replaces 12 787 574 12 805 379 9:84-17 Sep 03 12 798 024 12 798 024 Oct 02 F980A052

4. 4 12 798 024 Saab 9-3 M03- 5 Cars equipped with towbar: Carve out within the bumper shell for the towbar by using a universal knife with a hook formed blade (a compass saw can also be used). The carving out must be done within the strengthening ribs. A Towbar, removable (part number 12 786 788 or 12 798 347) B Towbar, removable (part number 12 786 789 or 12 798 348) C Towbar, fixed (part number 12 786 787) 6 Insert the guide tab of the bumper skirt into the bumper and press its catches into place starting in the centre and then continuing out to the sides. 7 Check the fit of the front edge of the bumper skirt compared to the edge of the wheel housing. 8 Fit the screws and nuts. 9 Lower the car. 10 Give the installation instructions to the customer and make him or her aware of the following: WARNING Exercise caution when using a saw or knife as this may cause injury. F980A055 6 5 8 8 8 8 7 A B C Important Avoid towing anything as this could damage the bumper skirt.

5. 12 798 024 5 Saab 9-3 M03- Directions for painting preprimed PP/EPDM plastic • Place the bumper skirt in such a way as it will not be distorted while painting. • The temperature must not exceed +40 °C (104 °F). • The bumper skirt is primed on delivery. • Use clean gloves when handling the bumper skirt. Drying times 70 minutes at 40 °C (104 °F). Preparations • Smooth off the primed surface thoroughly. Use abrasive paper 3M 1200 or 800.