SAAB 9-5 Dash And Console Shifter Bezel Removal & Replacement

In this video I demonstrate how to remove and replace the dash and shifter bezel in a SAAB 9-5. I made this video using my 1999 SAAB 9-5 wagon

[eacbank]

Great vid! Can you recommend a glue that will hold back the plastic wood trim? The wood trim cracked and is lifting up by the headlight switch. I just to to glue it back down again..

[shredderx]

Removed these today and wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl. Your tutorial was spot on. Saab designers did a great job on the switches and connections. Should have done it years ago.

[rosskramer]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I was prepared to spend an entire weekend doing this job on my 9-5, but thanks to your detailed video, I was done in just over an hour. It would have been even quicker, but a previous owner botched some of the radio wiring that I had to content with. Seriously - I really appreciate your good work!

[PaulsyWalsy]

Thanks for recording the process. Your video made my job much easier. Much appreciated.

[Howie]

Excellent vid.
I thought the steering wheel would have to come off but you have proven otherwise.

[romyan]

Best video I've seen online for doing this, went to the junkyard today and wanted to get the dash bezel off, this helped me get it off in like 20 minutes.
That radio cage is tricky, but the rest was simple. Thank you for posting this!

[DontEatTheAnimals]

Hey, thanks for doing this info. I've just swapped out the silver dash from my dead 2002 Aero to my daily drive, a 2004 Aero wagon, which for some weird reason which almost stopped me buying it, had a wood grain dash. I didn't need to take off the steering wheel cowling or the stalks, although it was a bit tight putting the dash in the 04 without taking them off. I also have another 2002 Aero that again has a wood grain dash, so now I am thinking about doing some paint tests to see if I can replicate the brushed aluminium (aluminum if you're foreign, lol) The dead Aero was my first ever Aero and my second ever Saab, it overheated up a stretch of climbing highway about 40 kilometres south of Auckland, New Zealand, I was doing around 145 kph at the time and was 120 kms from home ... didn't cry but it was a close thing. I have overheating alarms in both my live Aero's now, love these cars too much to risk losing one again. Thanks again.

[dansmittle]

You have thoroughly educated me on how to remove and replace. Job well done.

[johnpriest]

Outstanding video! I really think you should educate others on the proper way to present a high quality production. Clear, concise, informative and dare I say progressive! Again...thanks so much for taking time to save me some time.

[KeithCars]

Very helpful! Used this to replace the dash on my '07. Almost identical steps except for radio/HVAC removal due to the facelift.

[gerard]

Excellent work Seth. I know an Articulate Gent when I see one. Thank you for sharing this video. I learned a good bit!

[javierortiz]

Thank you so much for posting these through, step by step instructions.
I appreciate it!

[milkphish]

Excellent video!! Clear and helpful explanation. Can you help with my 2004 9-5 Aero? I’m trying to remove the black plastic PRNDL surround, but the “W” switch is attached and there isn’t enough clearance to see how it disconnects. Any tips on disconnecting the “W” button? Thanks!

[hackern]

Great video! One question do you have to remove steering wheel if i want to Take out the whole instrument panel attached to the body of the car?

[denisryan]

Excellent Demo, just one question, do the air vents need to be removed from the old Facia and attached to the new, or do they come with the new Facia. Thanks

[denisryan]

One more question. Would it be advisable to dis-connect the Car battery ?.

[Lonelydaddy]

The blanks on the left hand side are for rear bumper fog lights and brake lights mostly for wagon versions but sedans do have have the single switch for the break lights

[Seanpiterpater]

I have a 2001, but I hate the wood grain. Where do I purchase a black bezel?

[AchillesWrath]

What did you use for tools a T15 and a T22 ?

[slakteriet]

My ac display stopped working. Thanks!