940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Air Duct: Technical Service Bulletins
Defroster/Ventilation Ducts - Glass Splinter Removal
SECTION
8
GROUP
88
NO.
921
DATE
Jan. -95
RE:
Removing glass splinters from defroster and ventilation ducts
900
REFERENCE:
TP 31749/1, SECTION 8 (88), BODY REPAIRS, SHEET METAL & GLASS, 740, 900 1991-19..
TP 32231/1, SECTION 8 (88) SRS (AIRBAG), 940/960 1993-19..
Removing glass splinters from defroster and ventilation ducts
If the windshield or side window breaks or cracks, for example due to collision damage, glass splinters can enter the ventilation and defroster ducts.
To prevent glass particles from being blown out of the outlets when the car has been repaired, the defroster ducts and the ventilation outlets on the
dashboard should be blown out and vacuumed, before a new windshield or window is installed.
A note should be added to the Service Manual Section 8 (88) SRS (Air bag) 940/960 1993 TP 32231/1 on page 140 under the heading "The following
parts must be checked..."
"See Service Bulletin no. 8-88-921"
A red pen is recommended for entering the note.
Windshield replacement:
After a damaged windshield is removed, select the "defroster" function on the control and run the blower fan at max, speed. At the same time use a
vacuum cleaner nozzle over the defroster ducts to remove glass splinters and particles.
Select the ventilation function on the controls and set the blower fan for max., speed.
Open one outlet at a time and vacuum on the dashboard.
IMPORTANT:
Use protective goggles when blowing/vacuuming out particles!
Stand clear of flying glass. Cover interior of car with a drop cloth.
