Body - Rear Doors Dificult to Open
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINBulletin Nbr: 831-2107 ed. 2
Date: June 1999
Market: US, CA
Rear doors, difficult to open from outside
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 5D M98 and M99 within the following VIN interval: W2050308 up to and including X2054817.
Background
After a period of use, the rear doors may gradually become more difficult to open from outside. The problem occurs especially in warm climates.
Certain components in the lock unit have therefore been given a different surface treatment, which has improved operation.
Change the lock units after customer complaint.
Parts required
51 17 452 Lock unit, rear left door 30581350) (CA:
51 17 460 Lock unit, rear right door (CA: 30581351)
44 71 256 Water barrier, left-hand
44 71 256 Water barrier, right-hand
Procedure
Replace the lock unit as described in WIS "Doors and locks", "Adjustment/replacement", "Door lock, rear door".
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 83 417
Fault/Reason code: 27
Location code: 09 (US=3/4)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): 83417
Labour Operation (CA): B4660 R/side, B4551 L/side
Time: 0.3 hours + 0.1 hours straight time