Lighting - Moisture In Rear Lamps
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINBulletin Nbr: 351-2657
Date:...........Augusti 2007
Market: all
Moisture in the outer rear lamp
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 5D M06-07 within Vehicle Identification Number range 63500001 - 73510197.
Background
The outer rear lamp's ventilation is inadequate and cannot vent the moisture from the lamp. In order to improve the ventilation the earlier one-way silicone valve has been replaced by two open labyrinth valves.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Moisture in the outer rear lamp.
Parts required
12 778 967 Bulb socket (left)
12 778 966 Bulb socket (right)
Procedure
NOTE:
It is only the bulb socket that shall be replaced, not the rear lamp assembly.
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the rear lamp:
- Remove the screws (A).
- Remove the rear lamp by pulling it backwards.
- Unplug the connector (B) from the rear lamp.
3. Replace the bulb socket:
- Remove the bulb socket (A).
- Transfer the bulbs to the new bulb socket.
- Dry the moisture from the rear lamp. Use compressed air, a hot-air gun or similar.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the rear lamp if a hot air gun is used for example.
- Fit the new bulb socket (A).
4. Fit the rear lamp:
- Plug in the connector (A).
- Press the lamp into the clip (B).
- Fit the light cluster in place and fit the screws (C).
5. Close the tailgate.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 35141
Fault/Reason code: 61
Location code: 09 (US=3 left-hand side, or 4 right-hand side)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): 3514103
Labour Operation (CA): B9641 (left) - B9640 (right)
Time: 0.2 hr
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
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