9-3 (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T) (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # 811-2594
Date: 051101
Campaign - Convertible Top Latch Replacement
Bulletin Number: 811-2594
Date: November 2005
Market: all
Lock pin not riveted
Customer satisfaction program 154 45
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.
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 CV M06 (Vehicle Identification Number 66002776 - 66003813)
Certain cars within the range have already been rectified, see separate list.
Background
On approx. 1% of cars the lock pin in the lock fittings for the soft top's front anchorage point is not riveted or is missing.
Parts required
Note
The lock fittings shall not be replaced on all cars. The quantity that must be replaced following checking is estimated at 1%.
12 830 221 Lock fittings LH
12 830 078 Lock fittings RH
For fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA):
12 785 148 Modification identity plate
93 160 907 Cleaning agent Motip Dupli, aerosol 400 ml (sufficient for 50-100 cars)
Warranty/Time Information
See separate information.
Disclaimer
Procedure
Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Before proceeding, check box A2 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04, the table "Table of Modifications" can be found in
the car's Warranty and Service Book. 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.
Check whether the lock pin is correctly riveted/is missing
If it is not correctly riveted or is missing, follow the instructions "Removing the lock fittings".
Note
Both sides must always be checked.