Sunroof - Rattles While Driving
86saab03FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I
SEC. A-8 PG. 99
Service Information
SUBJECT: CORRECTING SUNROOF RATTLES
APPLICATION: ISSUE: 10/86-898 900 MODELS WITH MANUALLY OPERATED SUNROOF
1981 AND LATER MODELS
A service fix consisting of new guide clips and rubber damping pieces has been introduced to help correct complaints of sunroof rattles. These pieces may be fitted to any Saab 900 model from 1981 with the manually operated sunroof. Instructions and part numbers are given below.
This change has also been introduced into new car production and you should refer to the special note at the end of this S.I. for VIN Serial No. information.
Parts Required
Guide Clip Assembly (Front) P/N 69-37-429*
Guide Clip Assembly (Rear) P/N 69-37-452*
Rubber Damper P/N 69-37-759*
* Two required per car
Repair Procedure
1. Remove the sliding sunroof panel from the car as outlined in the Service Manual (p. 830-19 to 830-20, Section 8).
2. Turn the sliding panel over and loosely install the two new rear guide clips (69-37-452).
3. Re-install the sliding panel back into the roof opening. Position the new rear guide clips against the rails by pressing them towards the center of the roof. It helps to lift the sunroof slightly from the inside the car as the new guide clips are thicker than the originals.
NOTE: A modified flat blade screwdriver can be used to assist in positioning the rear guide clips. Bend it is as shown in the drawings to the right.
4. Complete the installation and adjustment of the sunroof according to the instructions in the Service Manual (p. 830-20 to 830-24, Section 8) substituting the new front guide clips (69-37-429) in the process.
Clean the surface and apply the new rubber dampers (69-37-759) beneath the pull rods as shown in the drawing at the right.
Special Note: The new parts were introduced into 1986 new car production. Please note the following VIN Serial Numbers to determine what items might be needed when addressing a complaint on a 1986 model car. The guide clips and rubber dampers were introduced at different times.
From G2010000- New guide clips introduced.
G3004559- G7011527-
From G2008689- New rubber dampers introduced.
G3006354- G7010551-
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use Failure Coding 81220-43-0-01-05. Labor time allowance is Op. #81221 (1.1 hour) plus 0.4 hour straight time for clip and damper installation.