Rear Hatch Glass - Water Leakage
87saab04FILE IN VOL. I
SEC. B-8 PG. 17
Service Information
SUBJECT: WATER LEAKAGE AT REAR HATCH ISSUE: 05/87-962 GLASS
APPLICATION: LIMITED NUMBER OF 1987 9000 MODELS
A limited number of 1987 9000 models may experience water leaking into the car at the rear hatch. On these cars the adhesive may not have bonded properly to the metal flange. In addition to a water leak some wind noise may be noticed as well.
Supplies Needed
Saab Adhesive Kit 30-07-119
or
3M Super Fast Sealant 08609
Wooden Wedge (Application aid)
Pop Rivet 98-49-514
Repair Details
1. Remove the trim from inside the hatch.
Pinpoint the water leak by wetting the outside of the glass and blowing from the inside with compressed air.
Apply hand pressure to the inside of the glass and check for movement. This will also give you an indication of the sealing that will be necessary.
2. If the leak occurs at the high mounted brake light, unbolt the bracket for the light.
If the leak occurs at one of the parcel shelf stops, drill out the rivet and remove the stop.
3. Cover any exposed upholstery to keep it clean.
4. Use the degreaser from the windshield adhesive kit (or similar) and clean between the metal flange and the glass. Dry off with a clean, lint-free cloth.
5. Obtain a tube of sealant. Use either Saab Windshield Adhesive 30-07-119 or jobber supplied 3M Super Fast Sealant 08609.
Heat up (use hot water) and form the applicator tip to an angle of 30-40 degrees.
6. Form a block of wood into the shape shown at the right.
Use the shaped wood as a wedge and spread the glass away from the metal flange.
With the wedge in place, apply adhesive into the gap where leakage has occured.
7. Remount the parcel shelf stops and the high mounted brake light if necessary. Use rivets 98-49-514 for the parcel shelf stops.
Reinstall the trim.
Test for leaks.
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use Failure Coding 84451-56-0- 01-05. Labor allowance is 1.0 hour Straight Time.