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(854-2233) Water on floor

Symptom: Water on floor. Water dropping onto the floor from the lower air vents.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr: 854-2233
Date: ........... May 2000
Market: all
Water on floor


Cars affected

All Saab 9-3 equipped with A/C or ACC.

Background

In certain hot weather conditions with high humidity, it is possible that the climate system does not manage to dehumidify all the damp air. This can result in water dropping onto the floor from the lower air vents.

After customer complaint, proceed as follows.

Symptom description

Water on floor. Water dropping onto the floor from the lower air vents.



Parts required

53 32 358 Air deflector including screws (CA: 30586511)

Procedure

Warning

Read through the following safety regulations before you start working on the A/C system.

• Wear protective glasses and impermeable gloves, since there is a risk of burn and frost injuries.

• If the skin comes into contact with the refrigerant, the exposed areas should be bathed in cold water and treated like a burn.

• Should the coolant get into the eyes, they must be rinsed thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.

• Refrigerant must not intentionally be released into the atmosphere. If, however, the refrigerant is unintentionally released in the premises, open and ventilate well before continuing work.

• Gases that are formed when heating a refrigerant are a health hazard and can have a serious effect on the lungs.

• Work should commence as soon as possible after emptying the A/C system as residual oil may emit refrigerant vapour that could collect and leak out if the work is delayed.

• Smoking and open flames must not occur when handling refrigerants.

• Refrigerant containers must not be exposed to heating, because the pressure will then increase resulting in the risk of explosion.



1. Remove the ventilation fan as instructed in WIS, see "Body - Automatic Climate Control ACC - Adjustment/replacement - Ventilation fan".

2. Place the air deflector in the bottom of the fan housing so it rests on the radius on the front edge.


Warning

Do not drill deeper than 5 mm as the evaporator may be damaged. Leaking refrigerant can cause personal injury if it makes contact with eyes and skin.


3. Drill a 1.5 mm hole using the air deflector as a template. Drill in the centre of the hole but not deeper than 5 mm as the evaporator may be damaged.

Note

Use a drill stop.


Screw on the air deflector using the two screws.

4. Fit the ventilation fan as instructed in WIS, see "Body - Automatic Climate Control ACC - Adjustment/replacement - Ventilation fan".

5. Check the function of the fan.


Time/Warranty information

To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty , submit a claim using the following information:

Failed object: 85404

Fault/Reason code: 56

Location code: 09 (US=0) 09

Warranty type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 10

Labor operation (US): 85404

Time: 0.6 hrs.

(CA: D1322)