Convertible Top - New Adjustment Specification
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ISSUE CODE
06/90-0011 811
Subject: Convertible Top Cover Wear;
New Adjustment Specification
Application: All 900 Convertible Models
Figure 1.:
Correct adjustment of the convertible top mechanism is important to minimize the top cover wear that can occur when the top is folded down (Figure 1). A procedure and a specification for measuring the adjustment of the top stack stop bracket was introduced in Service Campaign 313 (S.I. 09/88-1076). Beginning with VIN L7010557, this adjustment specification has been changed in production to move the down position limit stop 6 mm upwards (71 mm instead of 77 mm).
This new adjustment specification should be utilized in the following cases:
^ When the top fabric is replaced (for any reason)
^ When Service Campaign 313 is performed
^ At PDI on cars up to VIN L7010556
^ Any time fabric wear is noticed
Service Campaign 313
In order to update your copy of the S.I. for Service Campaign 313 (S.I. 09/88-1076, Bound Supplement 7A, Sec. 8, P 109), Saab will soon distribute a correction sticker with the new top adjustment specification.
When a Convertible is in your dealership for a service appointment, be sure to check the Campaign Plate on cars up to VIN J7024537. If location C4 has not been stamped, completion of Service Campaign 313 may be required.
Except for the bracket adjustment specification, all other procedures may be carried out according to the campaign PSI.
Figure 2.:
Top Stack Stop Bracket Adjustment Procedure
In order to correctly perform the following adjustment, a special gauge must be made from a metal or plastic ruler, or other strip stock (Figure 2). A used oil dipstick makes a good gauge.
1. Open the top slightly less than all the way to provide adequate access.
2. Loosen the two mounting bolts (1/2 in. heads) for the top stack locating bracket (lower stop).
Figure 3.:
3. Position the gauge as shown (Figure 3) and adjust the position of the stop. Any error in the adjustment should be towards moving the stop bracket higher, never lower. Retighten the bolts.
4. Repeat this procedure for the other side.