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Emergency Trunk Escape Handle
 
Emergency Trunk Escape Handle

 

(Picture is shown upside down for clarity.  This is how you would see it if you were in the trunk)

This item is found in the US and Canada only.  Pictured to the left is an emergency escape handle for if you find yourself in the closed trunk of your car, and wish to escape.  It is made from florescent plastic, and may glow in the dark if exposed enough to sunlight.  The handle should be pulled downward towards the floor, releasing the locking mechanism.  The lid can then be opened.

Why is this here?  And why only in the US & Canada?  Because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) made it mandatory for all new vehicles in the United States to be equipped with a trunk release inside the trunk by January 1, 2001.  T.R.U.N.C. has more info.

I will refrain from commenting on the government's decision regarding this issue.  Suffice it to say that this is a safety item, and being a conscientious, safety-minded regulatory-bound auto manufacturer, Saab has complied.

If you would like to install this in your vehicle, you will need the following:

Description Part # Approx. Price
Handle 12798514 $8.60
Cable 12797351 $48.00
Press Nut 92150170 $1.70
Screw 92152213 $1.70

I do not have any other information on retrofitting this.  If you would like to contribute by submitting info (any info!), please email me.
  USA Great Britain Canada Australia
MY Linear Arc Aero
1.8i
Linear Lnr Sport Vector Vctr Sport Aero Linear Arc Vector Linear Arc Vector Aero
2003 S S S R R R R R R S S S R R R R
2004 S S S R R R R R R S S S R R R R
2005 S S S R R R R R R S S S R R R R
                               
The Netherlands Japan Russia Sweden
MY Linear Arc Vector Aero 1.8T Linear Arc Aero Linear Arc Vector Aero Linear Arc Vector Aero
2003 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
2004 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
2005 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

S=Standard for this model

O=Option available from the factory

R=Option not available standard or from the factory, but is retrofittable.

blank=Option not available standard or from the factory, and is not retrofittable. Or info not available.

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Disclaimer: This is not affiliated in any way to Saab Automobile.  It is simply a compilation of factory options found worldwide.

None of these items are for sale through me.  These pages are informational only.  Please see your Saab dealer of friendly Saab parts retailer for procurement details.  Don't email me asking, cause I don't have it.