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Engine - Drive Belt Length/Routing/Tensioner Changes

Bulletin No: 210-2486 utg. 2

Date: Mars 2008

Market: All

Cars affected
Saab 9-5 M98 - with engine alternative B205 and B235

Background

The centre tensioning roller of the belt circuit has been removed on cars from and including Vehicle Identification Number 43505872. This means that the belt for cars from and including the above Vehicle Identification Number is shorter than the old one.





New Version





Old Version

The old (longer) belt that was previously discontinued is now back instock again, and this belt must be used for belt replacement on cars up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 43505871.

Parts required

48 99 548 (CA: 30568609) Belt (up to and including Vehicle Identification Number 43505871)

Procedure

For belt replacement, see the illustrations above for the new belt circuit routing.