9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t) (2004)
PCV Valve Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 154 35 - Crankcase Ventilation Hose Detachment
Bulletin Number: 210-2508
Date: January 2005
Market: all
Securing the crankcase ventilation hose
Customer Satisfaction Program 15 4 35
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 9-5 M04-05 with engine alternative B205 or B235 within Vehicle Identification Number range 43000003 - 53502893. Not all cars in the range are
affected.
Background
During certain engine loads the hose between the throttle body and the crankcase ventilation pipe may detach.
Symptom description
Reduced engine performance
Parts required
90 490 543 Hose clip
79 71 864 Cable tie
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
(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 cars 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:
1.
Remove the upper engine cover.
2.
Fit a cable tie on the hose to the check valve. Tighten firmly and cut off the end of the cable tie.