Headlining - Fastens To The Front Side Rails
900SERVICE INFORMATION
SI No. 811-1951
PI No.
Date July 1998
Distr. US, CA
Headling fastens to the front side rails
Cars affected
Saab 900 CV M97 M98 up to and including VIN W7012011
Background
On certain cars there is a risk that the headliner can jump over the edge of the side rail, exposing the framework of the top. This usually occurs above the driver's or passenger's head.
To address a customer complaint, follow the procedure on the pages that follow.
Parts required
48 57 652 Guide molding, left (1 pc.)
(CA: 30576058)
48 57 660 Guide molding, right (1 pc.)
(CA: 30576059)
48 56 860 Pop rivets (4 pcs.)
(CA: 30569755)
48 56 878 Washer (2 pcs.)
(CA: 30569756)
Procedure
1 Put the soft top in half-open position.
2 Drill out the pop rivet on the side of the front side rail securing the elastic.
3 Position the guide molding on the side rail and fit it with a pop rivet.
4 Hold the guide molding parallel with the side rail (curve facing out) and mark out the hole to be drilled for the guide molding's other pop rivet.
5 Remove the guide molding and drill with a 3.5 mm drill.
6 Fasten the guide molding and elastic with pop rivets 48 56 860 and washer 48 56 878.
7 Repeat the procedure on the other side of the soft top.
8 Vacuum the interior of the car to remove cultings, etc.
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 81115
Fault/Reason code: 27
Location code: 09
Warranty Type (US): 9
Repair/Action code: 05
Labor Operation (US): None. (CA: B3012 for 0.2)
Time (US): Straight time 0.2