Convertible Deck Lid - Foil Strip Cracks/Separation
SI. NO. 811-2099 ed.2PI No.
Date: October 1999
Distr.: all
900
Cracks in soft-top cover foil strip
Cars affected
Saab 900 Convertible M95 M98.
Background
There have been occasions when the foil strip on the soft-top cover of certain cars has cracked and separated in several places. This is most prominent in warm climates.
Replace the strip as described below after customer complaint.
Parts required
44 05 007 Strip (CA: 30580924)
(16) 30 15 781 Teroson Terodicht sealant, black
(T242) (CA: 30543815).
Procedure
1. Operate the soft top so that the cover is open (vertical).
2. Remove the cracked pieces of the foil strip.
3. Press the foil back into the retainer channel if it has come loose.
4. Remove old sealant from the retainer channel.
5. Take out the sealant.
Make the opening of the nozzle smaller with adhesive tape so that it is easier to reach the bottom of the channel.
6. Apply sealant in the bottom of the channel. Start applying the sealant 20 mm from the channel opening and stop 20 mm from the end of the channel.
7. Fit the new strip. Start and finish 2 mm from the channel opening.
Warranty/Time Information
*Failed Object: 81428*
Fault/Reason code: 31
Location code: 09 (US = 0)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
*Labor Operation (US): 81428*
Time: 0.3 hours
*FOR DCS DEALERS, PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR DCS TABLES:
FAILED PART TABLE:
FAILED PART CODE: 81428
DESCRIPTION: SOFT TOP COVER FOIL STRIP
MODELS: D
OPERATION NUMBER TABLE:
OPERATION NUMBER: 81428
DESCRIPTION: REPL SOFT TOP FOIL STRIP
TRANSMISSION TYPE: B
ENGINE TYPE: 9
DIAG CODE REQD: 0
MODEL M94-900 ONLY
HOURS: 0.3
BEGIN YR: 95
END YR: 99 *
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