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(234-1877) Fuel filler pipe, new screw

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 234-1877
Date: ........... DECEMBER 1997
Market: EJ US, CA
Fuel filler pipe, new screw


Cars affected

Saab 9-5 up to and including VIN W3055294.

Background

The 13 mm hexagon polymer screw securing the fuel filler pipe to the body has been replaced with a new 6 mm hexagonal socket screw. This is to reduce the risk of the screw inadvertently being over-tightened.

Parts required

49 40 896 Plastic screw

Procedure

Always fit the new screw (1), part no. 49 40 896, when carrying out work where the fuel filler pipe must be removed/refitted or if the screw has been damaged.

Tightening torque 1.5 Nm (1.1 lbf ft)