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(371-2304) Securing the wiring harness to the right-hand headlamp

Symptom: The SID displays the message: FRONT LIGHT FAILURE

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 371-2304
Date: ........... augusti 2001
Market: all
Securing the wiring harness to the right-hand headlamp

Service campaign 157 04

Cars in stock must be remedied before delivery.

Cars already delivered must be rectified in connection with a scheduled visit to the garage for service or repairs.

Cars affected

Saab 9-5 M02 with VIN 23000410-23001774.

Background

The wiring harness to the right-hand headlamp is poorly secured. There is a risk of the wiring harness being damaged by the drive belt causing headlamp failure. The SID will display the message: FRONT LIGHT FAILURE.

Symptom description

The SID displays the message: FRONT LIGHT FAILURE



Parts required

If wiring harness is damaged

46 68 737 Shrink hose 45 mm with adhesive

51 08 238 Splicing sleeve 0.5-1.0 mm

51 08 246 Splicing sleeve 1.5-2.5 mm

Electrical tape

Procedure

Before proceeding, check the box A1 on the modification identity plate. Proceed as follows if the box is not marked:


1. Check whether the wiring harness is damaged.


2. If the wiring harness is damaged it must be repaired, refer to SI 371-1703 WIS. Wind electrical tape around the repaired part of the wiring harness.

3. Secure the wiring harness with the existing cable tie to the hole in the radiator crossmember.


4. Change any fuses that have blow.

5. Check that the headlamp works.


Marking the modification identity plate

When the work has been completed, the modification identity plate should be marked in box A1. If the work has been carried out by an importer, mark the box with the digit "7" or with an "8" if done by a dealer.

Time/Warranty information

See separate information.