PRE-RELEASE
Fitting battery cover
| SERVICE INFORMATION | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | 111-1957 |
| Date: ........... | June 1998 |
| Market: | according to separate list |
| Fitting battery cover |
| Service directive 10459 |
Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
Cars already delivered should be rectified next time they are brought in for regular servicing or repairs.
| Cars affected |
Saab 900 3D/5D: from VIN R2000001 to VIN V2052659 inclusive.
Saab 900 CV: from VIN S7000001 to VIN V7015290 inclusive.
| Background |
The battery cover should be fitted to prolong the service life of the battery in areas with tropical climates.
| Parts required |
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49 47 529
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Battery cover for 60 Ah battery
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49 47 537
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Battery cover for 70 Ah battery
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| Procedure |
| 1. |
Make sure the customer knows the radio code before proceeding if applicable.
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| 2. |
Remove the plastic cover on the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
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| 3. |
Undo the battery negative lead first and then the positive lead.
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Detach the breather hose from the battery if there is one.
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Clean and grease the terminals.
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| 6. |
Check the electrolyte level in the battery and top up if necessary.
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Position the battery cover so that the openings for the leads are situated at the battery terminals. Be careful not to damage the cover.
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| 8. |
Make sure the cover is resting against the battery tray.
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| 9. |
Connect the breather hose and then the positive lead on the battery.
Tightening torque for lead with M6 bolt: 4 Nm Tightening torque for lead with M8 bolt: 9 Nm |
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| 10. |
Connect the negative lead on the battery.
Tightening torque for lead with M6 bolt: 4 Nm Tightening torque for lead with M8 bolt: 9 Nm |
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| 11. |
Close the cover cover with the press fasteners.
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| 12. |
Make sure that all three press fasteners are secured properly.
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| 13. |
Set the clock and program the radio code where applicable. Calibrate the ACC system where applicable.
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| Warranty/Time Information |
See separate information.
