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(234-2745) Replacing the fuel pump

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 234-2745
Date: ........... April 2011
Market: Se separat lista
Replacing the fuel pump

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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) 4WD M10-11 with engine alternative L850 (4-cyl petrol) within the following Vehicle Identification Number range A1613284-B1306691

Note

Some vehicles within the Vehicle Identification Number range are not affected, see separate information for the Vehicle Identification Numbers affected.


Background

Due to a manufacturing fault the service life of the fuel pump may be shortened considerably and this can lead to the engine not starting or stopping while driving.

Parts required

12 781 173 Fuel pump

22 682 111 Seal

92 153 058 Pop rivet 4x12 mm

13 324 897 Screw kit, propeller shaft (3/car)

Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242

For fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA):

12 785 148 Modification identity plate

Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

Before proceeding, check box A2 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04, the table "Table of Modifications" can be 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.

Procedure


1. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. If there is more than 1/4 tank of fuel then the fuel tank must be drained, see WebWIS-9-3- (9440) - 2.Engine - 4-cyl petrol/E85 - Fuel system - Adjustment/Replacement - Draining the fuel tank, 4WD.

2. Remove the complete exhaust system,

See WebWIS-9-3- (9440) - 2.Engine - 4-cyl petrol/E85 - Exhaust system - Adjustment/Replacement - Complete exhaust system, 4WD.

3. Remove the fuel tank,

See WebWIS-9-3- (9440) - 2.Engine - 4-cyl petrol/E85 - Fuel system - Adjustment/Replacement - Fuel tank, B207 4WD.

4. Change fuel pump, see WebWIS-9-3- (9440) - 2.Engine - 4-cyl petrol/E85 - Fuel system - Adjustment/Replacement - Fuel pump, 4WD.

5. Fit the fuel tank.

6. Fit the complete exhaust system.


Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

After carrying out the procedure, box A2 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the table "Table of Modifications" can be 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 (not US/CA)

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.