(986-2381) Detachable rear hitch, final solution
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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986-2381
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Date:
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December 2002
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Market:
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all
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Detachable rear hitch, final solution
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Product Safety Campaign 150 11
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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.
Saab 9-5 with detachable towbar, BRINK generation 3.0. This type of detachable hitch dealt with in this modification instruction can be recognised by its
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C.
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The area surrounding the indicator pin is round
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All cars which have a previously-mounted detachable hitch (D) are affected.
In certain cases, trailers have detached from the towing vehicle during driving. A campaign designed as a temporary solution for the detachable section of the towbar has been distributed. The fixed section of the towbar should now be replaced with an improved version.
400 132 858 Conversion kit (5D with level control)
400 132 866 Conversion kit (5D without level control)
400 132 874 Conversion kit (4D with level control)
400 132 882 Conversion kit (4D without level control)
Kit contents:
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Ball unit with coupling pin
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Cars without a previously-mounted detachable section:
Fit the ball unit to the coupling pin.
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Raise the car.
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Remove the ball unit together with the coupling pin.
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Clean the coupling pin contact surfaces with a wire brush.
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Align the new ball unit together with the new coupling pin and insert the new bolts.
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Pull the ball unit downwards and tighten the new bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
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7.
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Open the boot lid, lift up the loading floor and remove the label with towbar care/use instructions and attach the new label in its place.
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Time/Warranty information
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See separate information.
