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Body 71
9-5
Body modifications
Body modifications have been made for
three reasons:
• Improved impact characteristics
• Exterior modifications
• Engine modifications
Enhanced impact characteristics
In order to enhance impact characteristics in
case of head-on collisions, the Saab 9-5 now has
a new bumper member of press-hardened steel
with new, much larger, integrated impact boxes.
The objective is to absorb the forces from the
impact more efficiently, both at low speed and
high speed. As the impact boxes absorb the
impact forces and delay the actual impact inside
the car, the airbag control module must be
informed of the collision earlier. For this reason,
front sensors (accelerometers) have been fitted
that detect the impact in the bumper rail.
The bottom part of the bulkhead has been
reinforced with 3mm (0.12in) thick aluminum
plate to prevent the entry of the engine mounting
system into the passenger compartment in case
of a collision.
Exterior modifications and engine
modifications
New support sections around the headlight
housing are included in the exterior adaptations.
Engine modifications include adaptations of the
engine mounting near the battery. The battery
bracket is new with a longitudinally mounted
battery and a plastic battery tray. The ABS
bracket has been moved close to the bulkhead.