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(852-2734 ed.2) Check/replace right front seat CV

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 852-2734 ed.2
Date: ........... Februari 2011
Market: DK DE GB SE PL GR
Check/replace right front seat CV

Product Safety Recall 150 27

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 CV (Convertible), M10 within chassis number range A6000005-A6000194

Note

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


Background

The locking catch of the backrest release mechanism may be faulty on certain cars.

Parts required

Do not order any seats before the checking is carried out.

Order seats in accordance with PI 08-6-2003. Place the order as a VOR order - 1 separate order per car/Vehicle Identification Number.

When checking seat

If the clip for the seat pocket is damaged on removal:

92 152 336 clips (1 - 5 pc/car)

When changing seat

LHD:

12 804 106 H-seat manual

12 804 110 H-seat electric without memory function

RHD:

12 804 105 H-seat manual

12 804 109 H-seat electric without memory function

12 804 113 H-seat electric with memory function

For fitting the modification identity plate

12 785 148 Modification identity plate

Checking the modification identity plate

Before proceeding, check box A1 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

Note

Only the right-hand seat is affected.



1. Carry out a check as described below.

2. Remove the backrest cover in accordance with WIS - 8. Body - Seats - Adjustment/Replacement - Backrest cover, front seat, CV.

3. Check that there is no weld spatter on the spring (A).

Is the spring firmly located on the seat frame because of the weld spatter?

No: The seat is not faulty and must not be replaced.

Fit the backrest cover in accordance with WIS - 8. Body - Seats - Adjustment/Replacement - Backrest cover, front seat, CV.

Yes: The seat must be replaced. Order a new seat.

Remove the seat and install the new seat in accordance with WIS - 8. Body - Seats and rear seat - Adjustment, change - Front seat, CV.


Note

The removed seat should be sent to WPC for inspection:

SAAB Automobile AB

F04-MB2 Warranty Parts Center

SE 461 80 TROLLHÄTTAN Sweden


Marking the modification identity plate

After carrying out the procedure, box A1 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 there is the table "Table of Modifications" 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.