Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 17:58:10 GMT From: ewmnopsam.com (Erik Miller) Subject: Re: Sagging Headliner
This runs the gamut of Saab products from the 99s of the mid seventies to the 9000s. I'd heard that they fixed it sometime in the early 90's but I guess '91 isn't late enough. Trolhatten offers a pretty generic kit for around $80--cloth and 3M spray adhesive. You can get the cloth other ways (as noted above) but if you're going this way, get either a good 'automotive upholstery adhesive' or 3M Super77 spray adhesive. Removing the headliner shell is a tricky pain--it's pressed fiberglas and if you've been in a warmer area it can get pretty brittle. Generally allocate a full Saturday and you'll need a covered garage to do the job in. It's supposed to be easier if you have a 3 door rather than a sedan (did a 2 door myself), but basically it's a matter of removing all the pillars (upholstery panels) grab rails, lights, etc and dropping the shell down. You then take it out through either the rear hatch (much mo betta), or jockey it through one of the doors. I've heard of people dropping the rear seat and going out through the trunk, but wasn't able to do this myself. Remove all the old fabric and gently roll as much of the old foam off as possible. As already noted the foam backing is the real problem, so you want to get rid of as much of the decayed stuff as you can without damaging the shell. To put on the new fabric takes at least 2 people, and 4 would be better. I mostly say this because it's tough to spray on the adhesive (note--spray it onto the fabric--the shell will soak it up) then apply the fabric to the shell yourself without ending up with a bunch of creases and buckles. Also make sure that you don't stretch the fabric too much while applying it to the shell--if it goes on under tension, it will be more likely to separate sooner later on. Natcherly, once you're tired, hot, and covered with sticky adhesive overspray it's time to put the shell back in and try to make it look nice ;-). In all if you are trying to keep a 'showroom' appearance it may be better to get an upholstery shop to do the job. But you do have the rare chance to do something with a visible result on your car--and I must say that I still like the Seattle Grunge Era Plaid Flannel headliner in ours. > >Dave Shade wrote in message <37ABBFB2.A6A4800Anopsam.net>... >>Hi SAAB group I own a 91 900s with a TON of miles on it. The head liner >>above the rear seats is sagging and needs to be repaired. Any idea how >>to fix? >> >> > >
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