(TA811-0614) Repairs on broken wind deflector (CV)
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Bulletin Nbr: | TA811-0614 |
Date: ........... | AugustĀ 2006 |
Market: | All |
Repairs on broken wind deflector (CV) |
VEHICLES CONCERNED |
Saab 9-3 CV MY04- equipped with the wind deflector accessory.
BACKGROUND |
High warranty cost for this product as too many deflectors are replaced instead of repaired.
CONDITIONS |
Common failure types:
1. |
Broken locking devices (LH part no 12 833 927 / RH 12 833 928)
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2. |
Loose holding brackets on rear edge
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3. |
Broken frames
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4. |
Broken net
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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION |
1. |
Breaks when the customer folds it back and forth without first
pulling the "arm" outwards on the axle.
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3. |
Observed breaks are related to situations when the customer tries
to pack the deflector without opening the lock between the horisontal and
vertical part of the deflector.
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4. |
Known cases are caused by customer placing something with sharp
edges/corners on the mounted deflector while they are unlocking the car or
if they fold it down by pressing on the net instead of the frame
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ACTION |
1. |
Demonstration and information to the customer.
No replacements of complete deflector. The locking devices are available as separate spare parts. |
2. |
Repositioning of the brackets as follows:
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2.a. |
Cover the net with masonite/card board or similar as protection.
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2.b. |
Grind away any remains of the old rivets.
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2.c. |
Reposition the bracket one width towards the center of the deflector.
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2.d. |
Drill 3 new holes 10 mm deep with a 4 mm drill
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2.e. |
Assemble the bracket in the new position with 3 rivets part no
98 49 514
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2.f. |
Use some black touch up paint if/where needed to improve looks
before returning the car.
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3. |
Demonstration and information to the customer.
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