(234-2719) Replacing the fuel return hose
Symptom: The customer may notice a smell of diesel and/or smoke in the engine bay and/or in the cabin, mainly during engine idling.
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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234-2719
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Date:
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December 2008
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Market:
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enl. separat lista
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Replacing the fuel return hose
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Product Safety Recall 150 25
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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 M06-08 with the Z19 DTH engine within the Vehicle Identification Number range 63500004-83510845.
The fuel return hose's service life decreases and it can become porous, which in turn may result in cracks and finally fuel leakage. In the worst case this may cause fire in the engine bay.
Symptom description
The customer may notice a smell of diesel and/or smoke in the engine bay and/or in the cabin, mainly during engine idling.
55 573 521 Fuel return hose
For fitting the modification identity plate:
12 785 148 Modification identity plate
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Checking the modification identity plate
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Before proceeding, check box C3 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04, the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.
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2.
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Remove the engine cover/insulation by pulling it up.
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3.
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Locate the fuel return hose.
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4.
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Remove the return line from the collection volume (A).
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Carefully remove the other end from the T-pipe (B). Exercise caution! Note that the T-pipe is plastic.
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Fit the end at the T-pipe (B) first, and then the end to the collection volume (A).
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7.
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Test start the engine and make sure there are no leaks.
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8.
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Check that all four rubber bushings are fitted in the engine cover. If not, locate them on the attachment points for the engine and fit them in the engine cover.
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Refit the engine cover/insulation and close the bonnet.
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Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
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After carrying out the procedure, box C3 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.
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Fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
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Note
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A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.
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Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS
9-5 M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels.
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Warranty/Time Information
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See separate information.
