Door Windows - Creaking Noise
SI. No. 811-2100PI No.
Date: May 1999
Distr.: all
9-3
Noise from door window sliding rollers
Cars affected
All Saab 9-3 Convertible M99 up to and including
VIN X7057279.
Background
It is possible for the friction in the sliding rollers to cause a frequent creaking noise on some cars. The sliding rollers should therefore be replaced with new ones with the following part number after customer complaint.
Parts required
51 13 436 Sliding roller, dark grey (4 pcs/car)
(CA: 30582925)
Procedure
The procedure should be carried out on both left-hand and right-hand door windows.
1. Remove the door window. See WIS "Convertible 9-3", section "Adjustment/replacement", "Door windows".
2. Lay the window glass on a soft and level surface.
3. Remove the sliding rollers. Undo the bolt (grip the nut on the back of the window). Remove the sliding roller.
4. Fit the new sliding rollers, part no. 51 13 436. Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.7 lbf ft).
5. Remove the door window rear guide rail. See WIS "Convertible 9-3", section "Adjustment/replacement", "Door window rear guide rail".
6. Wash off all traces of lubricant from inside the guide rail.
Important:
It is absolutely prohibited to use lubricant inside the guide rail. Lubricant left in the guide rail can actually cause squeaking.
7. Fit the guide rail. See WIS "Convertible 9-3",section "Adjustment/replacement", "Door window rear guide rail".
8. Fit the door window. See WIS "Convertible 9-3",section "Adjustment/replacement", "Door windows".
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 84391
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 09 (US = 5)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): 84391
(CA: C0183 L/side, C0182 R/side)
Time: 0.7 hrs/side
FOR DCS DEALERS PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR DCS TABLES:
FAILED PART TABLE:
FAILED PART: 84391
DESCRIPTION: DOOR WINDOW ROLLER, CV
MODELS: D
OPERATION NUMBER TABLE:
OPERATION NUMBER: 84391
DESCRIPTION: DOOR WINDOW ROLLER, CV
TRANS. TYPE: B
ENGINE TYPE: 9
DIAG. CODE REQD: 0
M94-900 COLUMN ONLY
HOURS: .7
BEGIN YR.: 95
END YR.: 99
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