Body - Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Leaks

Bulletin Number: 811-2546

Date: May 2005

Market: all

Oil leakage when replacing a hydraulic cylinder

This bulletin advises on a supplement to the methods for replacing the hydraulic cylinders and it comes into immediate effect. The reason edition of WIS will include the information.

Cars affected
Saab 9-3 (9440) CV

Background

It has come to our attention that oil leakage may arise during replacement of the hood system's hydraulic cylinders. The reason for this is that the spare part's 0-rings have not been removed which has resulted in two 0-rings being fitted.

Symptom description

Oil leakage at hose connections.

Parts required

Not affected.

Procedure

When replacing a hydraulic cylinder, the following procedure must be carried out:





1. Remove the spare part's 0-rings using a blunt tool. Then fit the 0-ring on the hydraulic line before the lines are refitted to the hydraulic cylinder. Only one 0-ring shall be used.

Warranty/Time Information

Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.





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