PRE-RELEASE
(260-2598) Rattling from engine compartment
Symptom: Rattling from engine compartment.
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | 260-2598 |
| Date: ........... | December 2005 |
| Market: | se separat lista |
| Rattling from engine compartment |
| Cars affected |
Saab 9-3 M05 with engine alternative Z19.
| Background |
Rattling can be heard from the engine compartment of some diesel-engined cars. In most cases, this is because the radiator was not properly installed at the upper mounting on the radiator member. In some cases, workshops have replaced the engine unnecessarily due to the rattling.
In the event of customer complaint, carry out the following procedure.
Symptom description
Rattling from engine compartment.| Parts required |
Acid-free Vaseline.
| Procedure |
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Start the engine and engage the gear lever in neutral.
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Rev the engine and localise the rattling.
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Check whether the radiator is causing the rattling by pressing it forward in the car. Check whether the radiator is properly installed at the upper mountings (there are two variants - see illustration for proper installation).
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If the rattling is cased by the radiator:
Remove the lower, front engine cover. 
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Locate the two front radiator mountings in the front edge of the subframe.
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Slightly slacken the screws holding the radiator mountings so that the radiator is lowered.
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Lubricate the upper rubber radiator mountings with acid-free Vaseline.
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Re-tighten the radiator mounting screws and check that the upper rubber mountings are properly positioned in the radiator member.
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If the upper rubber mountings are not slightly compressed, slacken the lower mountings and press them upward when re-tightening.
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| 10. |
Install the lower, front engine cover.
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| 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: 26110
Fault/Reason code: 43
Location code: 09
Repair/Action code: 05
Time: 0.3 hr
