9-5 (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2007)
Tail Lamp Socket: All Technical Service Bulletins
Lighting - Moisture In Rear Lamps
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 351-2657
Date:...........Augusti 2007
Market: all
Moisture in the outer rear lamp
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 5D M06-07 within Vehicle Identification Number range 63500001 - 73510197.
Background
The outer rear lamp's ventilation is inadequate and cannot vent the moisture from the lamp. In order to improve the ventilation the earlier one-way
silicone valve has been replaced by two open labyrinth valves.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Moisture in the outer rear lamp.
Parts required
12 778 967 Bulb socket (left)
12 778 966 Bulb socket (right)
Procedure
NOTE:
It is only the bulb socket that shall be replaced, not the rear lamp assembly.
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the rear lamp:
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Remove the screws (A).
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Remove the rear lamp by pulling it backwards.