(351-2382) Securing the direction indicators
Symptom: The indicator may become detached from the headlamp and hang on the wiring harness.
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION | |
Bulletin Nbr: | 351-2382 |
Date: ........... | November 2002 |
Market: | US/CA |
Securing the direction indicators |
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 154 12 |
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 9-5 M02-03 within VIN range 23000132 - 33002223
Background |
The clip locking the indicator to the headlamp is too weak and must be reinforced.
Symptom description
The indicator may become detached from the headlamp and hang on the wiring harness.Parts required |
53 37 167 Clip (2 per car)
Procedure |
1. |
LH:
Remove the battery cover's top section.
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2. |
Press down on the snap fastener and undo the indicator.
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3. |
Remove the indicator connector and remove the indicator.
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4. |
Press in the metal clip at a slight angle from the side of the existing indicator clip.
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5. |
Press the new clip into place.
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6. |
Fit the indicator connector.
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7. |
Position the indicator so that the guide pins reach the correct position. Press the indicator firmly. Check that the locking clip is firmly secured.
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8. |
LH:
Fit the battery cover's top section.
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9. |
Carry out the procedure on the other side of the car.
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Time/Warranty information |
See separate information.