(210-2715) Replacing the bolts in the end plate
Symptom: Oil leakage between engine and gearbox is detected under the car.
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MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
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Bulletin Nbr:
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210-2715
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Date:
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November 2008
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Market:
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all
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Replacing the bolts in the end plate
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Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
Cars already delivered must be rectified in connection with a scheduled visit to the garage for service or repairs.
Saab 9-5 M07-08 within the Vehicle Identification Number range 73507538-83505366 with engine alternative B205 or B235.
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Note
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Some cars within the Vehicle Identification Number range are not affected. See separate information for the Vehicle Identification Numbers affected.
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In connection with the replacement of the surface treatment on the end plate's bolts these bolts have been inadequately tightened.
Symptom description
Oil leakage between engine and gearbox is detected under the car.
55 560 366 Bolt (x3/car)
For fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA):
12 785 148 Modification identity plate
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Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
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Before proceeding, check box B3 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.
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Replace the upper bolts (A) for the end plate, one at a time.
Hold the cable (B) out of the way so that it is not damaged when the inner bolt is replaced.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 lbf ft)
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Note
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Only replace one bolt at a time.
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3.
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Clean and remove any traces of the leakage between the engine and gearbox.
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Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
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After carrying out the procedure, box B3 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 there is the table "Table of Modifications" in the car's Warranty and Service Book. Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.
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Fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
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Note
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A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.
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Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS
9-5 M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels
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Warranty/Time Information
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See separate information.
