9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT) (2003)
Fuel Supply Line: Recalls
Recall 150 18 - Fuel Line Connection To Fuel Pump
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 234-2626 utg. 4
Date:...........Juni 2007
Market: US, CA, JP
Securing the fuel connection to the fuel pump
Product Safety Campaign 150 18
Replaces MI 234-2514
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, M00 - M03
Saab 9-3 3/5D M01 - M02
Saab 9-5 M01 - M05 (US/CA)
Saab 9-5 M01 - M07 up to VIN 73512960 (JP)
Background
The clips holding the fuel line to the fuel pump may be damaged on delivery.This can result in the fuel line detaching.
Symptom description
The fuel line detaches
Parts required
12 806 113 Fixing kit, retaining clip and screw
Procedure
Not US/CA: Before taking any action, check the box of the modification identity plate. See the table under "Marking the modification identity plate". If
the box is not filled in, continue as follows.
Procedure 9-3:
1. Make sure that the tank is as empty as possible. Cars without ORVR/OBD2: Drain the tank in accordance with WIS - 9-3(9440) - Engine - Fuel
system - Adjustment/Replacement - Draining the fuel tank. Cars with ORVR/OBD2: The fuel tank must not be drained by means of siphoning via
the filler pipe. The check valve will be destroyed!
2. Raise the car, make sure that the right-hand rear lifting arm is located as far out to the right as possible so as not to prevent removal. Remove the
cover and detach the clamp holding the fuel filter.