(210-2357) Oil leakage at the oil thermostat plug
Symptom: Oil leakage, oil pressure lamp switches on
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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210-2357
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Date:
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juni 2002
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Market:
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enligt separat lista
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Oil leakage at the oil thermostat plug
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Customer Satisfaction Campaign 154 11
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Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.
Saab 9-3 M02 with engine variants B205E, B205L, B205R and B235R within VIN range 22036540 - 22043938 and 27011585 - 27017051.
Due to a processing error to the oil thermostat housing plug, oil leakage may occur.
Symptoms
Oil leakage, oil pressure lamp switches on
75 20 372 (CA: 30505791) Plug
91 09 182 (CA: 30520353) Seal
Examine box A3 on the modification identity plate before proceeding. Continue as follows if the box is not marked:
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Raise the car and place a receptacle under it.
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Remove the plug. Let the spring and the thermostat remain in place.
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Clean the plug sealing surface. Carefully thread a new seal onto the plug before fitting in order to prevent damage to the sealing surface. Fit a new plug.
Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 lbf ft).
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Clean off any excess oil and lower the car.
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Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
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Marking the modification identity plate
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On completion of the necessary procedures, mark modification identity plate box A3. If the work was carried out by the importer, mark the box with a "7". If done by a dealer, mark it with an "8".
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Standard times-/Warranty information
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See separate information.
