Cracks in soft-top cover foil strip
SERVICE INFORMATION | |
Bulletin Nbr: | 811-2099 ed. 2 |
Date: ........... | September 1999 |
Market: | all |
Cracks in soft-top cover foil strip |
Cars affected |
Saab 900 Convertible M95 - M98.
Background |
There have been occasions when the foil strip on the soft-top cover of certain cars has cracked and separated in several places. This is most prominent in warm climates.
Replace the strip as described below after customer complaint.
Parts required |
44 05 007 Strip (CA: 30580924)
(16) 30 15 781 Teroson Terodicht sealant, black (T242) (CA: 30543815).
Procedure |
1. |
Operate the soft top so that the cover is open (vertical).
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2. |
Remove the cracked pieces of the foil seal.
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3. |
Press the foil back into the retainer channel if it has come loose.
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4. |
Remove old sealant from the retainer channel.
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5. |
Take out the sealant.
Make the opening of the nozzle smaller with adhesive tape so that it is easier to reach the bottom of the channel. |
6. |
Apply sealant in the bottom of the channel. Start applying the sealant 20 mm from the channel opening and stop 20 mm from the end of the channel.
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7. |
Fit the new strip. Start and finish 2 mm from the channel opening.
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Warranty/Time Information |
Failed Object: 81428
Fault/Reason code: 31
Location code: 09 (US = 0)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): 81403
Time: 0.3 hours