instrument cluster OPEL FRONTERA 1998 User Guide

6E–48
4JX1–TC ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) “ON” Steady
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1Was the “On-Board diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Ignition “OFF,” disconnect ECM.
2. Ignition “ON,” observe the MIL (CHECK ENGINE
lamp).
Is the MIL “ON?”
—Go to Step 3Go to Step 5
31. Ignition “OFF,” disconnect the instrument panel
cluster.
2. Check the MIL driver circuit between the ECM and
the instrument panel cluster for a short to ground.
3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the MIL driver circuit shorted to ground?
—
Go to OBD
System
Check
Go to Step 4
4Replace the instrument panel cluster.
Is the action complete?
—
Go to OBD
System
Check
—
51. Ignition “OFF,” reconnect the ECM.
2. Ignition “ON,” reprogram the ECM. Refer to
On-Vehicle Service in Engine Control Module and
Sensor
for procedures.
3. Using the Tech 2 output controls function, select
MIL dash lamp control and command the MIL
“OFF.”
Did the MIL turn “OFF?”
—
Go to OBD
System
Check
Go to Step 6
6Replace the ECM (Refer to the Data Programming in
Case of ECM change).
Is the action complete?
—
Go to OBD
System
Check
—

8A–14LIGHTING SYSTEM
Map Light Switch/Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull the map light body downward to release the lock.
3. Disconnect the connectors of the map light and the
sun roof switch.
4. Remove the map light switch.
5. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
6. Pull out the bulb from the socket.
805RS008
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Cigarette Lighter Illumination Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove eight screws to remove the instrument
cluster panel(2).
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it then
pull out the bulb(1).
826RS013
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–15
Ashtray Illumination Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Removal eight screws to remove the instrument
cluster panel(1).
3. Remove the ashtray(5).
4. Remove four screws to remove the audio box(4).
5. Remove two screws to remove the ashtray guide(2).
6. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it then
pull out the bulb(3).
742RS001
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Glove Box Illumination Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Open the glove box lid, and then pull out the bulb(1).
805RS004
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–17
Starter Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove seven screws to remove the steering
cowl(6).
6. Disconnect the connector, remove the screw(4) and
then remove the starter switch(5).
431RW005
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order
noting the following point.
1. When installing the steering cowl(10), be sure to pass
the harnesses through the route as shown in the
figure so that the starter switch harness(7), the
combination switch harness(8) and the inflator
module harness(9) will not get caught.
431RW008

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–19
Fog Light Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the fog light switch(5).
825RW027
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until the switch is
locked securely.

8A–22LIGHTING SYSTEM
Hazard Warning Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the hazard warning switch(5).
825RW024
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.

8A–24LIGHTING SYSTEM
Rear Defogger Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the rear defogger switch(5).
825RW023
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.

8A–26LIGHTING SYSTEM
Illumination Controller
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the illumination controller(5).
825RW026
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until the switch is
locked securely.

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM8B–7
Rear Wiper/Washer System
General Description
The circuit consists of the starter switch, rear wiper &
washer switch, rear wiper motor, rear washer motor and
rear intermittent relay.When the wiper & washer switch is turned on with the
starter switch on, the battery voltage is applied to the
wiper motor to activate the wiper.
The washer motor squirts glass cleaning fluid while the
washer switch is being pushed. The intermittent relay is
used to control motion of the wiper.
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the rear wiper & washer switch(5).
821RW023
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. Push the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.

8B–12WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
Headlight Wiper and Washer Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the headlight wiper switch(5).
825RW245
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. Push the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.