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Convertible Top - Clicking Noise

SI No. 811-1809

PI No.

Date: October 1997

Distr. all





Clicking noise from the folding top

Cars affected

Saab 900 Cabriolet M1997 - V7O12011

Background

A clicking noise may occur in the second/third bow, especially in warm conditions.

The noise is caused by movement between the outer fabric and the aluminium bow.

After a complaint from the customer, the car must be rectified as described below.

Parts required

48 57 645 Felt tape (4 pcs.) (CA: 12541499)

Applying insulating tape to bows 2 and 3

1 Open the top so that it points straight up.





2 Apply 2 pcs. tape to each bow as shown in the illustration. Apply insulating tape 1" on top of the aluminium profile between the insulating strip insulating strip "2" and the rib "3".

Warranty/Time Information

To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty, submit a claim using the following information: Failed object: second bow: 81116, third bow 81117 Fault/Reason code: 42 Location code: 0 Type coverage (US): 01 Repair/Action code: 05 Time: 0.2 hours (enter as straight time) - (CA: Op Code B3012 0.2 hrs.)