Marker Lamps/Trunk Lid Lock - Malfunctions
89saab08FILE IN: S.I. Man VOL. I
SEC. B-3 PG. 24
Issue: 11/89-1193
Subject: Wiring Harness For Trunk Lid
Application: 9000 4-Door Models
Figure 1:
On 9000 4-door models, up to chassis numbers -K1026497, and -K2016286, the trunk lid wiring harness may fatigue and fail (Figure 1). A damaged harness may cause a complaint of malfunctioning marker lights, alarm, or central lock for the trunk lid. An improved harness that is more flexible has been introduced into production after the above-mentioned VIN's. This new harness, P/N 41 10 516, also replaces the earlier version as a spare part.
Note
Do not attempt to repair a damaged harness as there is a likelihood that it will fall again. Replace the old wiring harness with the new style harness.
Figure 2:
Parts Required:
Trunk Lid Wiring Harness P/N 41 10 516
Tie Wrap/Clip P/N 85 52 663
Trunk Lid Wiring Harness Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the trunk lid upholstery panel.
2. Remove the trunk floor This will enable you to pull back the carpeting under the left rear speaker and gain access to the 8-pin plug.
3. Disconnect the 8-pin plug. Remove wires 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 as per Figure 2. Cut the tie wrap/clip that secures the harness to the inner fender.
4. Remove the plastic covers from both ends of the trunk lid hinge tubes.
5. Remove the damaged harness from the car. It may be easier to remove the license plate lamps in order to disconnect the harness.
6. Install the new harness in place of the old one.
7. Insert the terminals from the new harness into the 8-pin plug (Figure 2).
8. Reconnect the plug. Secure the harness to the inner fender with the tie wrap/clip.
9. Ensure that all functions that are powered through the harness perform properly.
10. Reinstall the trunk lid upholstery panel, the trunk floor and the plastic covers on the trunk lid hinge tubes.
Warranty Information:
For warranty repairs, use failure coding 37151-32-0-01-01. Labor allowance is Operation No. 37151, 0.9 hour.
All Dealers: Add Operation No. 37151, R&R Wiring Harness, Trunk, 4-door, 89-, 0.9 to page 3-27 of your October 1, 1989 9000 Failure Code/Flat Rate Manual. Saab-Link (DCS) Dealers: Add Operation No. 37151 to your DCS Table.