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Fitting battery cover

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr: 111-1957
Date: ........... June 1998
Market: according to separate list
Fitting battery cover



Service directive 10459

Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.

Cars already delivered should be rectified next time they are brought in for regular servicing or repairs.

Cars affected

Saab 900 3D/5D: from VIN R2000001 to VIN V2052659 inclusive.

Saab 900 CV: from VIN S7000001 to VIN V7015290 inclusive.

Background

The battery cover should be fitted to prolong the service life of the battery in areas with tropical climates.

Parts required

49 47 529

Battery cover for 60 Ah battery

49 47 537

Battery cover for 70 Ah battery





Procedure


1. Make sure the customer knows the radio code before proceeding if applicable.

2. Remove the plastic cover on the positive (+) terminal on the battery.

3. Undo the battery negative lead first and then the positive lead.

4. Detach the breather hose from the battery if there is one.

5. Clean and grease the terminals.

6. Check the electrolyte level in the battery and top up if necessary.

7. Position the battery cover so that the openings for the leads are situated at the battery terminals. Be careful not to damage the cover.

8. Make sure the cover is resting against the battery tray.

9. Connect the breather hose and then the positive lead on the battery.

Tightening torque for lead with M6 bolt: 4 Nm

Tightening torque for lead with M8 bolt: 9 Nm

10. Connect the negative lead on the battery.

Tightening torque for lead with M6 bolt: 4 Nm

Tightening torque for lead with M8 bolt: 9 Nm

11. Close the cover cover with the press fasteners.

12. Make sure that all three press fasteners are secured properly.

13. Set the clock and program the radio code where applicable. Calibrate the ACC system where applicable.


Warranty/Time Information

See separate information.