Introduction, Cars Affected, Parts & Warranty Information
IntroductionDuring late-September 1988 Saab-Scania of America will launch a service campaign to make adjustments to the convertible top and to replace the top latch handles on certain cars. Top adjustment will prevent chafing of the top when it is in the lowered position and the new latches are of a better design.
Please note the following details:
^ An owner notice will be mailed in October.
^ A dealer status list is attached to this S.I.
^ Automatic shipments of spare parts will be sent to your dealership. Parts will be sent in accordance with the number of affected vehicles that your dealership has sold.
Cars Affected
Top latch replacement and top adjustment/modification must be done to all 1986 and 1987 900 Convertibles. 1988 models require that the VIN be checked to determine which repairs are required. Please see the VIN listing below.
1986, 1987 Convertibles Require top latch replacement and top
adjustment/modification
1988 Convertibles Require top latch replacement and top
J7000001-J7006586 adjustment/modification
1988 Convertibles Require top adjustment/modification only
J7006587-J7024537
Parts Information
The spare parts listed below will automatically be shipped to your dealership in small quantities, equal to approximately 25% of the cars listed on your status list. This automatic shipment will occur shortly after you receive this Service Information.
Latch Handle (LH) 69 53 293
Latch Handle (RH) 69 53 285
Cable Tie (2) 79 71 898
Adjusting Screw (2) 69 50 588
Also required are:
3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive (Black) - source locally Duct Tape
Warranty Information
Use a regular warranty claim as in all Saab Service Campaigns. Follow the claim instructions. Use a separate claim for any operation, other than latch replacement or top adjustment.
Failure Code: 10313-00-5-02-01 Latch replacement and top adjustment
10313-00-5-02-05 Top adjustment only
Labor Allowance: Operation #10313 1.2 hours for top adjustment only. Time includes 0.2 hours for administrative time.
Add Operation # 10313 (1.2 hours) a second time for top latch replacement.
NOTE! Convertible top fabric damage, as a result of poor top adjustment, may require replacement of the top fabric. Top replacement will be permitted if the threads of the fabric have been broken and a Prior Authorization Code (PAC) has been assigned by the Saab District Service manager. No replacement for other reasons will be allowed.
If top fabric replacement is authorized, submit a separate warranty claim with the following:
Failure Code: 81168-34-5-01-06 Top fabric replacement (Must have a PAC assigned)
Labor Allowance: 81111 7.9 hours for top fabric replacement
Parts Allowance:
Use only the following spare parts. Installation of a complete top stack assembly is not permitted in conjunction with this Service Campaign.
Top Fabric (M86) 69 51 826
Top Fabric (M87-88) 69 52 550