Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 09:27:19 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 900C tailgate removal
W. Schouten wrote: > I am restoring a 1987 900S and want to detach the tailgate for better access > fighting rust and having it painted. I can figure out mechanically how to > take it off but am worried about the 2 cable ducts between the roof and the > facing tailgate topside. These carry the wires for the rear window heater, > central locking actuator, fog light(s) and licenceplate lighting. According > to the SAAB shop manual I should just cut the wires where they come out of > the roof and crimp them back together when i'm putting it all together > again. Sounds un-SAABish to me, anyone have a better suggestion? Thanks, > Wil.! Just cut them - it's a lot more work to remove all the connectors from the ends of each wire. -- Grunff