9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
Drink Holders: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Cup Holder Broken/Inoperative/Won't Deploy
Bulletin No.: 05-08-49-024A
Date: May 14, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Cupholder Broken, Inoperative, Will Not Deploy, Rubs on Instrument Panel (IP) Trim Plate, Fails to Latch When Stored and Information on Avoiding
IP Cover Damage (Replace or Align Cupholder)
Models:
2005-2007 Saab 9-7X
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2007 model year and to eliminate the previous directions to order one part directly from the GM Warranty Parts
Center (WPC). Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-49-024 (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the cupholder located in the IP may fail to deploy, deploy slowly, rub against the IP trim plate or fail to latch when
stored.
Cause
Several different assembly concerns or causes, internal to the cupholder, create the above conditions but all will result in realignment or replacement of
the cupholder.
Correction
Use the following guidelines when servicing the cupholder. A cupholder that deploys slowly in cold weather, or fails to latch when stored, should be
replaced. Cupholders that rub or contact the IP should be aligned to the IP opening. It is very important to follow the complete instructions below when
servicing the cupholder. Specific instructions are given below to both correct the condition and to remove the IP trim plate, minimizing the risk of
damage to the soft IP cover. Use the procedure below to correct all customer concerns.
The IP trim plate is fit flush to the IP pad and is retained very securely. It is very easy to damage the soft material of the IP cover if proper precautions
are not taken.
Remove the IP trim panel by using a tool that has a wide base and shaft. DO NOT pry directly on the surface of the soft IP cover. Protect the IP cover by
laying something down on the surface such as a shop cloth. Refer to Figure 1 for the position to start prying.
