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(845-2685) Error in towbar installation instructions

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 845-2685
Date: ........... September 2007
Market: Se separat lista
Error in towbar installation instructions

This bulletin advises on the cutting out in bumper and bumper skirt and takes effect immediately.



Cars affected

Saab 9-3 M08

Background

The method for cutting out the rear bumper is incorrect. The hole in the bumper becomes too large.

Parts required

The enclosed templates must be used in accordance with the instructions.

Procedure - detachable towbar

Cars without bumper skirt


1. Print out template 1 and cut out the template.

2. Position template 1 (A) on the inside of the bumper shell against the upper marking and draw around the lower edge of the template.


3. Cut/saw from the inside of the bumper shell (B).

Note

The cut-out may need to be adapted to the towbar after fitting. Check that there is a small amount of play between towbar and bumper.






Cars with bumper skirt


1. Print out template 2 and cut out the template.

2. Saw from the inside of the bumper in accordance with the outer markings up to (A).


3. Turn the bumper over.

4. Position template 2 (B) on the outside of the bumper skirt against the edge (C). Centre between the sawn grooves and draw around the template.


5. Saw from the outside of the bumper skirt in accordance with the marking (D).

Note

The cut-out may need to be adapted to the towbar after fitting. Check that there is a small amount of play between towbar and bumper.




Procedure - fixed towbar

Cars without bumper skirt


1. Cut/saw from the inside of the bumper in accordance with the inner markings (A).

Note

The cut-out may need to be adapted to the towbar after fitting. Check that there is a small amount of play between towbar and bumper.






Cars with bumper skirt


1. Print out template 3 and cut out the template.

2. Saw from the inside of the bumper in accordance with the inner markings up to (A).


3. Turn the bumper over.

4. Position template 3 (B) on the outside of the bumper skirt against the edge (C). Centre between the sawn grooves and draw around the template.


5. Saw from the outside of the bumper skirt in accordance with the marking (D).

Note

The cut-out may need to be adapted to the towbar after fitting. Check that there is a small amount of play between towbar and bumper.




Warranty/Time Information

Template 1




Template 2




Template 3