Rear Seat Backrest - Rattles
84saab03FILE IN S.I. Man. VOL. I
SEC. 8 PG. 83
Service Information
SUBJECT: CORRECTING REAR SEAT BACKREST RATTLES ISSUE: 12/84-729 ALL SAAB 900's, M81-
Seat back rattles at the backrest latch may be corrected by the fitment of a latch collar (P/N 98-51-676) and one or two special washers (P/N 80-89-951) at the backrest rubber stop.
Parts Needed (per car):
98-51-676 Latch collar Quantity: 2 80-29-951 Stop Washer Quantity: 2-4
Modification Details, M81-84-1/2
1. Remove any existing plastic or tape and fit a collar (P/N 98-51-676) to each of the latch brackets.
Pull out rubber stop and fit one or two of the steel washers (P/N 30-29-951) to each stop and reposition it.
2. Check that the seatback latches securely into place. When the seatback latch is released, it must do so without difficulty.
If the seatback is difficult to release it may be necessary to remove one of the steel washers (P/N 80-29-951) and re-check the latch operation. Add or subtract washers to obtain a smooth release of the seatback latch.
Modification Details, M84-1/2
During M84 production some changes were made to the seatback latches to prevent rattles. In some cases, these changes may have made it difficult to release seat backs smoothly.
A 3 mm washer was added during March production and later during May production a piece of adhesive tape was fitted to the latch to reduce rattles.
1. If these two modifications combine to make a seatback difficult to release, remove the washer from each side and instead fit a new latch collar (P/N 98-51-676).
2. Check the function of the seatback latch.
Warranty Information: For cars in warranty, use Failure Code 85241-10-0-01-05. For labor use operation #85241 (0.2 hour).