(TA551-0330) Handbrake Difficult to Release
TECHNICAL ADVICE - Quick information for your help
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Bulletin Nbr:
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TA551-0330
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Date:
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November 2003
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Market:
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All
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Handbrake Difficult to Release
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Saab 9-3 Sport models up to VIN:
41011608 (Sport Saloon)
46003610 (Convertible).
Important:
Cars built before VIN 31034481
RHD (31034464 LHD), follow the actions starting at step 1. Cars built after
above VIN please follow the below actions starting from step 2.
Cars up to the VIN’s listed below may suffer from handbrake difficult
to release due to insufficient stroke on the release button (trigger)
Parts Required:
Screw 79 63 937 x 1
Screw 79 75 535 x 1
Step 1
Replace the handbrake handle with P/N 12802419 (see T/A GB-03-019)
Step 2 - Locking the Sleeve
1.
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Remove the driver's seat according to WIS.
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2.
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Dismantle the centre console side panels as per WIS to gain access
to the handbrake lever.
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3.
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Wind back the handbrake cable adjustment, at the coin holder,
(see below) as necessary to release the tension on the cables. Raise the handbrake
lever as high as possible.
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4.
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Force the white housing forwards in direction of arrow as shown.
Sleeve before adjustment
Sleeve after adjustment
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5.
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Drill a 3 mm hole 22 mm down from the back edge of the front white
peg at position shown
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6.
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Clean away debris with compressed air and fit screw P/N 79 63
937
Note:
Picture shows LHD handbrake configuration
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Step 3 - Locking the Ratchet
1.
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Push the tooth segment of the ratchet as far back as it will go
(towards rear of car)
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2.
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Drill 2.5 mm hole in position shown. Ensure there are no cracks
in the aluminium part and fit screw 79 75 535. If the housing is cracked the
complete handbrake assembly should be replaced.
Note:
Picture below shows LHD handbrake configuration
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Step 4
1.
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Re -assemble the handbrake and adjust according to WIS
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2.
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Test the release button function by applying the handbrake 4-6
clicks and push down on the lever with a force of 100N (10 Kg) at the same
time operating the release button 2 times as hard as possible.
After this test has been carried out there should be sufficient play
in the trigger for the handbrake to operate normally. If the release mechanism
is not correct the handbrake assembly should be replaced.
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3.
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Re-assemble the centre console panels and seat as per WIS instruction.
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