9-3 Arc/Aero (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T) (2004)
Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Potential Brake Booster Check Valve Failure
Bulletin Number: 522-2616
Date: February 2006
Market: according to separate list
Replacing the brake servo vacuum pipe
Product Safety Recall 150 19
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 (9440) 4D within VIN range 31000001 - 51043213 with engine alternative B207.
Saab 9-3 (9440) CV within VIN range 46000001 - 56011527 with engine alternative B207.
Background
The engine bay temperature causes the service life of the check valve on the brake servo vacuum pipe to be shortened.
Parts required
12 766 023 Vacuum pipe (LHD)
12 766 022 Vacuum pipe (RHD)
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)
Procedure
Checking the modification identity plate (not applicable to US/CA)
Before proceeding, check box C1 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.
Vacuum pipe, brake servo (LHD)
To remove
1.
Pump the brake pedal until the vacuum disappears from the brake servo.
2.
Remove the pipe from the T-nipple on the vacuum pump.