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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).

2. Remove the cracked pieces of the foil seal.

3. Press the foil back into the retainer channel if it has come loose.

4. Remove old sealant from the retainer channel.

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.


7. Fit the new strip. Start and finish 2 mm from the channel opening.



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