C - Pillar Trim Replacement
CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONSMI No. 855-2199
PI No.
Date: May 2000
Distr. See separate list
9-5
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 827: C-pillar trim
Background
The C-pillar trim must be replaced on all vehicles within VIN Serial Number ranges listed below.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 Wagon models within the following VIN Serial No. Ranges:
X3020150 - X3090057
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Material
47 07 196 Pillar trim, left-hand
47 07 204 Pillar trim, right-hand
Warranty/Time information:
Submit warranty claims using the following information:
FAILED OBJECT: 11827
FAULT/REASON: 02
LOCATION: 5
WARRANTY TYPE: 02
REPAIR/ACTION: 01
LABOR OPERATION: 11827
TIME: 1.0
MI No. 855-2199
PI No.
Date: May 2000
Distr. US
9-5
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 827: C-pillar trim
Background
The C-pillar trim must be replaced on all vehicles with VIN Serial Number ranges listed below.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 Wagon within the following VIN Serial No. Ranges:
X3020150 - X3090057.
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Material
47 07 196 Pillar trim, left-hand
47 07 204 Pillar trim, right-hand
Procedure
To remove
1 Detach the rear roof moulding so that clearance for the D-pillar is obtained.
2 Remove the roof moulding between the C-pillar and D-pillar.
Remove the D-pillar trim by pulling it forwards (towards the front of the car). The trim is secured with clips.
3 Remove the parcel shelf support, 3 screws, 1 with cover.
4 Remove the C-pillar trim starting at the top edge. Lift out the trim guide pin at the lower rear edge.
5 Fold the rear seat cushion forward and unscrew the lower seat belt anchor.
6 Remove the seat belt guide from the C-pillar trim.
7 Pull the belt out through the C-pillar trim.
To fit
Note
The seat belt must be fitted so that it runs properly when assembly is complete.
1 Feed the seat belt through the C-pillar trim.
2 Secure the seat belt to the lower anchor. Make sure that the guide is in the right position, so that the seat cushion hook assumes the correct position.
Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 lbf ft)
Press the belt guide into place in the C-pillar.
3 Tip the rear seat cushion back.
4 Guide in the C-pillar trim with the help of the guide pin, and press it home.
5 Fit the parcel shelf support, 3 screws, 1 with cover.
6 Fit the D-pillar trim, fastened with clips. Adjust the weatherstrip over the edge of the D-pillar trim. Fit the roof moulding between the C-pillar and D-pillar.
7 Press the rear roof moulding into place.
Stamping the campaign plate
The campaign plate is not to be stamped for this campaign.
Warranty/Time information
See separate information.
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