(351-2657) Moisture in the outer rear lamp
Symptom: Moisture in the outer rear lamp.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
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Bulletin Nbr:
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351-2657
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Date:
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Augusti 2007
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Market:
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all
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Moisture in the outer rear lamp
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Saab 9-5 5D M06-07 within Vehicle Identification Number range 63500001 - 73510197.
The outer rear lamp's ventilation is inadequate and cannot vent the moisture from the lamp. In order to improve the ventilation the earlier one-way silicone valve has been replaced by two open labyrinth valves.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Moisture in the outer rear lamp.
12 778 967 Bulb socket (left)
12 778 966 Bulb socket (right)
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Note
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It is only the bulb socket that shall be replaced, not the rear lamp assembly.
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Remove the rear lamp:
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Remove the rear lamp by pulling it backwards.
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Unplug the connector (B) from the rear lamp.
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Replace the bulb socket:
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Remove the bulb socket (A).
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Transfer the bulbs to the new bulb socket.
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Dry the moisture from the rear lamp. Use compressed air, a hot-air gun or similar.
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Note
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Take care not to damage the rear lamp if a hot-air gun is used for example.
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Fit the new bulb socket (A).
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4.
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Fit the rear lamp:
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Plug in the connector (A).
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Press the lamp into the clip (B).
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Fit the light cluster in place and fit the screws (C).
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Warranty/Time Information
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In the case of customer complaint and if the car is
within the warranty period
, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 35141
Fault/Reason code: 61
Location code: 09 (US=3 left-hand side, or 4 right-hand side)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): 3514103
Labour Operation (CA): B9641 (left) - B9640 (right)
Time: 0.2 hr
