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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20039-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (2.0 HOT)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE - CYLINDER BLOCK REPLACEMENTOVERVIEW
2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT)
Engine - Cylinder Block Replacement: Overview
2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT)SECTION Overview
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 201-2446 ed. 2
Date: April 2004
Market: all
Cylinder block as separate spare part
Cars affected
9-3 (9440) with engine variant B207
Background
The cylinder block is now available as a separate spare part including pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, and water pump with pinion and balancer. A new tool, 83 96 392 Lock pin, has been developed to lock the chain tensioner.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed object: 21210
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): Cars with manual gearbox: 21210-02, cars with automatic transmission:
21210-03
Time excluding removed 20000:
Cars with manual gearbox: 6.5 hr
Cars with automatic transmission: 6.4 hr
Bulletin Nbr: 201-2446 ed. 2
Date: April 2004
Market: all
Cylinder block as separate spare part
Cars affected
9-3 (9440) with engine variant B207
Background
The cylinder block is now available as a separate spare part including pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, and water pump with pinion and balancer. A new tool, 83 96 392 Lock pin, has been developed to lock the chain tensioner.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed object: 21210
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (US): Cars with manual gearbox: 21210-02, cars with automatic transmission:
21210-03
Time excluding removed 20000:
Cars with manual gearbox: 6.5 hr
Cars with automatic transmission: 6.4 hr
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.