Fixed Trailer Hitch Installation (11/89-1192)

WARNING: This page is about the 900 Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 D, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: 11/89-1192

FIXED TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 11/89-1192, Date of Issue:

FIXED TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION

APPLICATION

Model(s): 1987-90 Saab 900

900 87-

Issue: 11/89-1192

File In: S.I. Man.

Vol: I

Section: A-9

Page: 78

SERVICE INFORMATION

The fixed trailer hitch, P/N 02 30 391, is now approved for installation on 1987 900 models. Previously, only the removable trailer hitch could be used because of the rear bumper configuration on these cars. The following modifications to the rear bumper skin are necessary for a fixed hitch to be installed on 1987 900 models.

STEPS 1-6 SHOULD BE PERFORMED BEFORE THE TRAILER HITCH IS INSTALLED.

Remove the bumper.
Remove the support bracket in the spare tire well which is anchored to the floorpan and the central reinforcing beam. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Support Bracket
Remove the towing eyelet from the rear body underpanel. See Figure 2.

Fig 2: Towing Eyelet
Measure and mark 33 mm to the left and to the right of the existing centerline on the bumper cover. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Layout Marks On Bumper Cover
Measure down from the crease, 12 mm for 3 door cars or 45 mm for 4 door cars and convertibles, as shown in Fig 3 .
Cut out the marked area.
Mount the trailer hitch on the car as per the instructions in the kit.
Remount the bumper and check fit. Trim the bumper cover if necessary.