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(03-02-854) Replacing the thermo contact on the A/C compressor

Symptom: No A/C compressor disengagement; no A/C compressor engagement.

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Bulletin Nbr: 03-02-854
Date: ........... Februari 2003
Market: Alla
Replacing the thermo contact on the A/C compressor

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 M98-M03 with petrol engine and A/C system.

Background

The thermo contact is now available as a spare part.

Symptom description

No A/C compressor disengagement; no A/C compressor engagement.



Parts required

50 48 566 Thermo contact kit.

Procedure

To remove


1. Remove the A/C compressor, see WIS 9-3 - M98- - 8. Body - Heating and ventilation, A/C - Adjustment/Replacement - Compressor (petrol).

2. Remove the bolt securing the tab for the thermo contact.


3. Unplug the A/C compressor ground cable.

4. Open the clamp in order to release the cables.

5. Unplug the connector for the electromagnetic clutch.

6. Remove the thermo contact with pliers. Rotate the thermo contact while pulling it upwards from the A/C compressor.


7. Remove any remaining silicone adhesive and clean the A/C compressor where the thermo contact had been located. Use a screwdriver or the like.


To fit


1. Remove the transport protection from the new thermo contact. Apply a thin layer of 50 48 889 Silicone adhesive to the underside of the thermo contact.

2. Fit the thermo contact.


3. Fit the tab which secures the thermo contact.


Tightening torque 10 Nm (7 lbf ft)

4. Fit the ground cable and tab to the A/C compressor.

Tightening torque 10 Nm (7 lbf ft)

5. Close the clamp around the cables as shown in the illustration.

6. Attach the connector to the electromagnetic clutch.

7. Fit the A/C compressor, see WIS 9-3 - M98- - 8. Body - Heating and ventilation, A/C - Adjustment/Replacement - Compressor (petrol).