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  • Replacement Bolts and Wrench for Thule Roof Rack 758 for a 2003 Saab 9-3
  • For the tamper-proof wrench for Thule rack 758 use # 853-3496. For a tamper-proof bolt we have # 853-5269 (quantity of 1).
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  • What is the Power Draw For Sealed, 6-1/2 Inch Oval LED Trailer Utility Light, # BUL78CB
  • The Sealed, 6-1/2 Inch Oval LED Trailer Utility Light, # BUL78CB, as a whole, draws 0.080 amps at 12.8 volts. To determine watts, you would take amps and multiply by volts to get 1.024 watts consumed. You may also be interested in Chrome Accent Ring, # A78CB, to provide a little dress up and some extra protection.
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  • Inno Square Bar Roof Rack that Fits 2008 SAAB 9-3 Combi Wagon Roof Rails
  • For your 2008 Saab 9-3 the correct Inno square bar roof rack fit is the part numbers # INB127 and # INFR like you mentioned. The feet # INFR are definitely a fit for your vehicle.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • Trailer hitches are custom designed to fit specific mounting points on a vehicle. If a hitch is not listed as a fit for your 2008 Saab 9-3 then it physically will not fit. Cost of a hitch will vary based on the design of the hitch and the amount of material used to make it. If you can tell me the hitch you are looking at that is similar I can determine how it is different from the hitches that are a fit for your 9-3. Based on the trailer hitches for your 9-3 I can tell you that the attachment...
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  • Two-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Recommendations for a 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • We have many 2-bike trunk mount carriers that will fit your man's 2004 Saab 9-3 convertible. For a solid carrier that is well made and won't break the bank I recommend the Thule Passage # TH910XT. It secures to the vehicle using 6 straps and it includes anti-sway cradles. If you want something that is really going to blow him away I recommend the OutWay # TH45JV. This is by far the best trunk mount bike carrier I have used. It attaches to the vehicle using only 2 rubber coated straps so...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • The CURT Trailer Hitch, # 11326, is designed to fit the 2006 Saab 9-3 convertible and sedan models. CURT Trailer Hitch # 11415 is designed to fit SportCombi models with single exhaust. Since you have a convertible model, you will want to go with the first one, # 11326. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. The hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin, and clip. For a ball, use # 19256 (1-7/8...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible
  • We have a number of trunk mount bike rack available for your 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero convertible. I have attached a link to all of the compatible bike racks for you to check out. Of the available bike racks, I recommend looking at the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Rack, # HRF6-2. Hollywood Racks is known for making bike racks that accommodate special vehicle features such as convertible tops and spoilers. If you plan on carrying any women's, children's or alternative frame bikes, I recommend...
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  • Recommended Square Bar Roof Rack Mounts For Ski and Snowboard Rack for 2007 Saab 9-3
  • For your 2007 Saab 9-3 with factory rails, I recommend the Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4 # TH710401 which is compatible with the bars you mentioned, that are often simply referred to as square bars even though they are rectangular by measurement. I also recommend the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4 # TH450400 for increased security. The manufacturer suggests using 50 inch bars which have been discontinued with this system. You can...
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  • Will the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # 11415 Fit on a 2006 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi Wagon
  • Yes, the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, item # 11415 will fit on the 2006 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi Wagon, with single exhaust. Installation instructions are linked on the product page. There is some trimming of an under body panel that is needed, see instructions, but other than that no modifications are needed. As with any hitch the receiver opening will be visible after installation, but the rest of the hitch should be well hidden at normal viewing angles. At this time we have not had an opportunity...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • Yes, the Hollywood Rack Trunk Rack Express 3 # HRE3 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for the 2006 Saab 9-3 convertible so I would recommend it for you. Check out the review videos I attached for more info as well. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide...
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  • What Hitch Wiring Do I Need For A 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T
  • For your 2006 Saab 9-3 the DaLan part number 247326 you referenced is the correct part number and is the same as part number 11326 from Curt manufacturing on our site. The wiring does not come with the hitch. Your vehicle will need to be hardwired to provide an electrical trailer connector. I would recommend the # 119179KIT to wire your vehicle so that you have all of the wiring, hardware and inline fuse needed to complete the installation. You will have to use a circuit tester to identify...
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  • Installing Thule Aero Roof Rack Onto 2011 Saab 9-3
  • It sounds like your 2011 Saab 9-3 has a naked roof without any rails running front to back. If so, then the complete Thule aero crossbar setup is as follows: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars 47" # TH711220, Podium Feet # TH460R, and Fit Kit # THKIT3065. This includes everything you need to install crossbars onto the naked roof. If your roof actually has the factory rails running front to back then you need Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars 47" # TH711220 and Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401. I...
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2003 Saab 9-3 Sedan
  • The Curt trailer hitch, part # C11326, is a fit for the convertible model or the sedan model of the 2003 Saab 9-3 as it is not the SportCombi model or a model with the dual exhaust. If you intend to do some light towing you will want the recommended ball mount is # C45521 and the pin and clip is # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball use # A-80. Or for a 2 inch hitch ball use # A-82. For trailer wiring use # C59496. I have included a link to the wiring instructions for you, as well as installation...
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  • Replacement Roof Rack For A 2007 Saab 9-3
  • I do have an option for you to consider however, we currently do not sell replacement hardware for a factory roof rack. I recommend replacing crossbars with a new system such as the Malone SteelTop Universal Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails part # MPG201. The Malone rack system is an extremely affordable option that will accept most aftermarket square bar rooftop accessories. I have included a video review of this crossbars for you.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • The Curt Hitch part # C11326 is listed as a fit for your 2003 Saab 9-3 convertible unless it is the SportCombi model or unless it has dual exhaust. For trailer wiring you would the part # C59496. For a ball mount part # 36053 and then for a 2 inch ball # 19258 or 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256.
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  • How Would Universal Trailer Wiring Install on a 2008 Saab 9-3
  • We don't carry the Valley converter you have, but we do have a standard taillight converter which connects to your trailer wiring without splicing into your vehicle's wiring, the Tekonsha ZCI part # 119250KIT. What you are going to have to do is use a circuit tester like our part # PTW2993 to test the wires of your taillights to determine the functions of each of the wires so that you can wire the wires to the converter accordingly.
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  • 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero with Dual Exhaust Trailer Hitch Compatibility
  • If your 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero is the Sportcombi with dual exhaust, you will need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class I # C11140. If you don't have the Sportcombi model then there is not currently a fit for your dual exhaust model. The # C11326 which is a fit for the sedan and convertible models is not a fit for SportCombi models or models with dual exhaust.
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Wagon
  • A Rola roof rack is not going to work on your 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Wagon. If you like the Thule WingBars then there is a fit available. You will need the following parts: Rapid Podium foot pack # TH460R WingBars, # TH711200 or # TH711220 Fit Kit, # THKIT3065
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation For 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
  • We have several trunk-mount bike racks that are designed to fit your 2003 Saab 9-3 convertible. One of the best bike racks I recommend is the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack, part # T45JV. This bike rack has rubber-coated straps that let you raise your trunk or hatch without removing it from your vehicle. The cable lock with the One Key System secures the bikes to the rack helping deter theft. This rack folds flat when not being used for easy storage. It has a capacity of 2 bikes and a total...
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  • Hitch/Bike Carrying Options for 2011 Saab 9-3 Aero Dual Exhaust Sedan
  • According to Curt, they do not have a hitch fit for the 9-3 Sedan with dual exhaust. The # C11140 hitch is a fit for the Sport Combi wagon model, but it won't work on the sedan model because the undercarriage is different at the rear. If you're looking for a way to carry bikes on your vehicle, Thule offers an extremely easy to use trunk mounted rack option, the OutWay, available in a 2 bike version as # TH45JV or a 3 bike version as # TH56BV. Rather than the 6 not-so-easy buckle and strap...
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