Fire Extinguisher - Installation Advice

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. A-9 PG. 69
Service Information

SUBJECT: ADVICE FOR INSTALLING SAAB ISSUE: 05/87-966 FIRE EXTINGUISHER


APPLICATION: 1987 900S WITH PASSIVE SEAT BELT SYSTEM


Due to the new seat and seat base configuration, the Saab Halon fire extinguisher 02-02-515 cannot be mounted under the front seat of models with Passive Seat Belts. Saab suggests that accessory fire extinguishers be instead mounted in the trunk. See the fitting advice given below to make this installation.



Installation Instructions:

1. Remove the five plastic retainers securing the carpeting to the left, rear, quarter panel.

Fold the carpet down and out of the way.


2. Using the fire extinguisher bracket as a template (see drawing), mark the location of the two mounting holes. The bracket should be parallel to the speaker shelf and over the longest stiffening depression.

3. Drill the two holes shown in the drawing.

Drill Bit 1/8"


4. Fold the carpeting back into place.

Install the plastic retainers.

Make holes in the carpet to correspond to the holes for the extinguisher bracket.
5. Mount the extinguisher bracket.

Sheet Metal Screws #8 x 3/4"

Clip the extinguisher into place.



Additional Advice:

The fire extinguisher will interfere and prevent the rear trunk floor from being raised to the fully open position. Given below are instructions and a spare part list for installing a strap to hold the rear trunk floor in a less than fully open position. The strap will permit easy access to the spare tire.


Rubber Strap 97-97-127
Rivet 79-61-675
Knob 97-94-264
Screw 97-75-230
Washer 79-13-833



1. Drill a hole in the track for the parcel shelf on the left, rear speaker shelf (see drawing for location).

Drill Bit 3/16"



2. Rivet the strap to the bottom side of the sheet metal using the rivet and washer, as shown in the diagram.


3. Mount the knob to the bottom side of the spare tire cover (see drawing for location) using screw 97-75-230.


4. Check that the strap will support the rear trunk floor when raised.