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Front Roof Console - Rattling On Cars With Sunroof

SI No. 812-1983

PI No.

Distr. US, CA

Date May 1998

9000





Front roof console rattling on cars with sunroof

Cars affected
Saab 9000 M95-M98 up to and including VIN W1003336 with sunroof

Background

There is a certain risk of the front roof console rattling on the affected cars.

This can be caused by the sunroof relay knocking against the bottom plate of the front roof console and the sunroof frame.

After customer complaint, rectify the problem as directed on the next page.

Parts required

(10) 49 48 808 Felt tape 120 x 20 mm
(CA: 30573354)

Procedure

1 Remove the cover on the front roof console.





2 Undo the screws and remove the roof console. Remove the sunroof motor.

3 Pull out the relay.





4 Fit the felt tape around the relay. Fold in the edges of the tape over the top.

5 Fit the relay.

6 Fit the sunroof motor.

Tightening torque: 2.0 Nm (1.48 lbf ft).

7 Check the function of the sunroof by opening it, opening the rear edge and closing it.

8 Fit the cover.

Warranty/Time Information

Failed Object: 365 49

Fault/Reason code: 43

Location code: 09

Warranty type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 05

Straight time: 0.2

(CA: B2860, 0.2 hrs.)