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(853-2478 ed.2) Replacement of front seat belt, not US/CA/MX

Symptom: Automatic belt retraction does not work.

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 853-2478 ed.2
Date: ........... November 2004
Market: ej US/CA/MX
Replacement of front seat belt, not US/CA/MX

Product Safety Campaign 150 17

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.

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 (9440), 4D M03-M04 in the following markets and within the VIN interval:

EU, LA : 31000001-41015059

AU, GB : 31000001-41019218

ME, PA (LHD) : 31000001-41016379

PA (RHD) : 31000001-41022434

Cars not normally present in your market:

US, CA, MX : 31000001-41016379

Background

The wire of the inertia reel may have been damaged during the production process. As a result, automatic belt retraction may not work properly.

Symptom description

Automatic belt retraction does not work.



Parts required

Note

In certain markets the passenger airbag is deactivated when a rear-facing child seat is used in the front seat. For cars with deactivated passenger airbag, only the driver's seat belt shall be replaced. Both seat belts must be replaced in cars with activated passenger airbag.


12 760 044 Seat belt EU, LA (LH)

12 760 039 Seat belt EU, LA (RH)

12 760 045 Seat belt AU, GB (LH)

12 760 040 Seat belt AU, GB (RH)

12 760 037 Seat belt ME, PA (LHD, LH)

12 760 042 Seat belt ME, PA (LHD, RH)

12 760 043 Seat belt PA (RHD, LH)

12 760 038 Seat belt PA (RHD, RH)

Parts for cars not normally present in your market:

12 760 074 Seat belt US, CA, MX (LH)

12 760 075 Seat belt US, CA, MX (RH)

If the bracket for the rear seat breaks when the rear seat is removed:

24 437 789 Bracket, 2 per car (estimated defective production issue 15-20%)

For fitting the modification identity plate:

12 785 148 Modification identity plate

93 160 907 Cleaning agent Motip Dupli, aerosol 400 ml, sufficient for 50-100 cars.

Procedure

Before proceeding, check box B3 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04, the table "Table of Modifications" is found in the car's Warranty and Service Book. A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.

Checking

In certain markets the passenger airbag is deactivated when a rear-facing child seat is used in the front seat. For cars with deactivated passenger airbag, only the driver's seat belt shall be replaced. Both seat belts must be replaced in cars with activated passenger airbag. Carry out the following check in order to determine the number of seat belts to be replaced:

Check the seat belt label on the passenger seat belt . Is the text AIRBAG on the label?

YES : Both seat belts must be replaced.


NO : Only the driver's seat belt shall be replaced.



Replacing the seat belt

1. Set the ignition key to the LOCK position.

2. Remove the B-pillar trim as described in WIS - Body - Interior - Adjustment/Replacement - B-pillar trim.

3. Disconnect the battery.

4. Remove the seat belt guide.


5. Remove the strap guide. Make sure that the washer that lies between the strap guide and the vertical adjuster is in place.

6. Remove the upper and lower bolt of the inertia reel.

7. Remove the inertia reel and remove the belt tensioner connector.

8. Plug in the connector of the new inertia reel. Be sure that the rear piece of the connector is pressed into place. Position the inertia reel. Insert the upper guide pin first.


9. Fit the upper and lower bolt of the inertia reel.

Tightening torque, lower bolt: 37 Nm ( 27 lbf ft)

10. Fit the strap guide using a new bolt.

Note

Note the position of the washer. The washer is marked with an R (right) or L (left) depending on which side is to be mounted.


Tightening torque: 37 Nm (27 lbf ft)

11. Fit the seat belt guide.

12. Fit the B-pillar trim as described in WIS - Body - Interior - Adjustment/Replacement - B-pillar trim.

13. Check seat belt function.

14. Connect the battery.

15. Then check with the diagnostic tool as follows:

• Connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector underneath the dashboard. Clear any diagnostic trouble codes.

• Switch off the ignition and switch it on again. Wait at least 1 minute with the ignition key in the ON position. Check if any diagnostic trouble codes appear.

• If a diagnostic trouble code appears: Perform the relevant fault tracing following the instructions for the trouble code.

• If no diagnostic trouble code appears: Installation was successful. Disconnect the diagnostic tool.

16. Perform the procedure after battery disconnection as described in WIS - Body - Airbag system - Adjustment/Replacement - Procedure after battery disconnection

17. Scrap the belts as described in the following method.


Scrapping, seat belts

For reasons of safety and environmental protection, the pyrotechnic charge in the belt tensioner must be neutralised via electric priming as described below.

The belt tensioner is to be activated using 84 71 104 Cable with switch (B) and 86 12 434 Adapter cable, detonation device SRS (A).

Note

The detonation device used consists of a 10 metre long two-wire cable with push button and battery clips as well as a connector for connection to the wiring harness. The wiring harness is replaced depending on which of the airbag system's components are to be scrapped. The battery to which the detonation device is connected must be in good condition.



1. Cut the belt to separate it from the height adjuster.

2. Pull out the belt enough to allow it to be clamped in place together with the inertia reel bracket in a vice as illustrated.


3. Connect 86 12 434 Adapter cable, detonation device SRS to the belt tensioner. Make sure that the secondary lock of the connector is locked.


4. Connect the detonation device 84 71 104 Cable with switch to the wiring harness.

5. Check that the belt is properly secured in the vice and that the belt is completely retracted.

6. Place a battery 10 metres from the vice. Connect the detonation device to the battery.


7. Check that no one is within 10 metres of the vice.

8. Stand outside of the safety zone and press the switch. A bang will be heard when the belt tensioner is deployed.

9. Disconnect the detonation device wires from the battery immediately after the belt tensioner has been deployed.

10. Remove the connector from the belt tensioner gas generator.


Marking the modification identity plate

After carrying out the procedure, box B3 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the table "Table of Modifications" is found in the car's Warranty and Service Book. Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.

Fitting the modification identity plate

Note

A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.


Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels.

Warranty/Time Information

See separate information.