Positive Battery Cable - Relocation
88saab07FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I
SEC. A-3 PG. 109
ISSUE: 08/88-1066
SUBJECT: CHECKING INSTALLATION OF POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
APPLICATION: CERTAIN 1988 900 TURBOS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
On early 1988 Turbo models with automatic transmissions, the positive battery cable may be strapped to the turbocharger water pipe. This method of installation has been changed in order to avoid contact between the positive battery cable and the water pipe.
1988 model 900 Turbos with automatic transmission of the following VIN ranges should be inspected at the next routine service.
J3000000-J3013014 J7000000-J7017251
If inspection reveals that the positive battery cable is strapped to the water pipe, the following modification should be carried out.
1. Cut off the tie strap securing the positive cable to the water pipe.
FIGURE 1 - RELOCATING THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND REMOVING THE TIE STRAP.:
2. Relocate the existing clamp as shown in Figure 1, and retorque the bolts to 10-15 ft.lbs. (14-21 N-m).
FIGURE 2 - LOCATION OF THE NEW CLAMP.:
3. Install a new clamp, P/N 91 24 108, under the bolt which fastens the battery ground cable to the transmission. (Figure 2)
Clamp 91 24 108
NOTE
Be sure that the battery ground cable is fitted between the transmission cover and the new clamp.
4. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 10- 15 ft.lbs. (14-21 N-m).
5. Snap the positive cable securely into the clamp, and check that the cable does not touch the turbocharger water pipe.
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use Failure Coding 31112-01-0- 01-05. Labor allowance is Operation No. 31112 (.3 hour).