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(351-2709) License plate light stops working

Symptom: The license plate light stops working.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 351-2709
Date: ........... Augusti 2008
Market: all
License plate light stops working

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 5D M06-08 up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 81137578.

Background

Corrosion on contact plates/cable terminals may arise due to water seeping into the lighting though the seal around the lens as well as via the seal to the cover.

In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.

Symptom description

The license plate light stops working.



Parts required

12 784 439 License plate light cmpl.

If required: 12 790 112 retaining clips (2 per car)

Procedure


1. Remove the decor strip in accordance with WIS 9-3 (9440) - 8. Body - Auxiliaries - Adjustment/Replacement - Tailgate, decor strip 5D.

2. Remove the lighting screws (A).


3. Carefully prise apart the lamp housing from the decor strip.


4. Clean the decor strip.

5. Fit the foam rubber seal to the lamp housing.

6. Fit the new lamp housing by securing it first at the top edge (A) and then at the bottom edge (B). Make sure that all lock lugs engage.


7. Fit the 2 screws for the lighting.

8. Fit the decor strip in accordance with WIS 9-3 (9440) - 8. Body - Auxiliaries - Adjustment/Replacement - Tailgate, decor strip 5D.


Warranty/Time Information

In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:

Failed Object: 83451

Fault/Reason code: 56

Location code: 09 (US=9)

Warranty Type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 01

Labour Operation (US): 8345107

Labour Operation (CA): N6612

Time: 0.5 hr