(367-1963) Damage to wiring harness by radio compartment, LHD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr:	367-1963
Date: ...........	APRIL 1998
Market:	ENLIGT SEPARAT LISTA

Damage to wiring harness by radio compartment, LHD

Service directive 104 62

Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.

Cars already delivered should be rectified next time they are brought in for regular servicing or repairs.

Cars concerned

All LHD Saab 9-5 up to and including VIN W3053331

Background

It is possible for the wiring harness to lie too closely to the radio compartment. This may result in the bottom right corner of the radio compartment chafing a hole in the wiring harness causing a short circuit (loss of function).

Parts required

95 28 019 Cable tie (1 pc./car)

Tools

84 71 161 Removal tool, radio (1 pc./dealer)

Procedure

Before taking any measures, look at box A2 on the modification identity plate. If the box is not marked, continue below.

1.	Note Protect the ACC panel and centre console with a piece of cloth to prevent them from being damaged or scratched.

2.	Extract the radio. Use special tool 84 71 161.

3.	Extract the radio compartment.

4.	Unplug the connector on the radio compartment.

5.	Check for and repair any damage to the wiring harness.

6.	Carefully cut the cable tie securing the wiring harness to the dashboard, taking care not to damage the wiring. Remove the cable tie.

7.	Take a new cable tie and turn its foot as shown in the illustration. Fasten the new cable tie loosely on the wiring harness.

8.	Fit the foot of the cable tie into the hole located in front of the one that was previously used. Tighten the cable tie.

9.	Plug in the connector to the radio compartment.

10.	Insert the radio compartment.

11.	Insert the radio and check its function.

Marking the modification identity plate

After completing the procedure, the A2 box on the modification identity plate must be marked. If the procedure has been performed by the importer, mark the box with the number ”7” and if it was performed by the dealer, mark it with the number ”8”.

Warranty/Time information

See separate information.