OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

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).
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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.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–23
Tailgate Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the screw and disconnect the connector(1)
to remove the tailgate switch(2).
683RS014
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Door Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the screw and disconnect the connector to
remove the door switch(1).
825RS043
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

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).
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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.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–25
Seat Heater Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove four fixing screws and disconnect the switch
connectors to remove the front console assembly(4).
3. Push the lock from the back side of the front console
assembly to remove the seat heater switch(5).
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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.
Key Remind Switch (Starter Switch)
Removal and Installation
Refer to the removal and installation on steps of the
Starter Switch in this section.

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.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–27
Power/Winter Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove four fixing screws and disconnect the switch
connectors to remove the front console assembly(4).
3. Push the lock from the back side of the front console
assembly to remove the power/winter switch(5).
825RW204
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.

8A–28LIGHTING SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
Light and Bulb Specifications
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Legend
(1) Dome Light
(2) Luggage Room Light
(3) Courtesy Light
(4) Side Turn Signal Light
(5) Front Turn Signal Light
(6) Clearance Light
(7) Front Combination Light
(8) Headlight
(9) Fog Light(10) Meter
(11) Map Light
(12) High Mount Step Light
(13) License Plate Light
(14) Rear combination Light
(15) Taillight/Stoplight
(16) Rear Fog Light
(17) Backup Light
(18) Rear Turn Signal Light.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–29
Light NameRated PowerNumber of
BulbsLens ColorRemarks
Headlight60w/55w2WhiteHalogen
FrontTurn signal light21w2Whitecombination
lightClearance light5w2Amber
FRT fog light55w2WhiteHalogen
Taillight/Stoplight5w/21w2Red
RearBumperTurn signal light21w2Ambercombination
lightTaillight/Stoplight5w/21w2RedBodyTurn signal light21w2Amber
Backup light21w2White
RR fog light21w2Red
Side turn signal light5w2Amber
License plate lightBumper5w2White
Body5W1White
High mount stoplight——RedLED
Map light5w2White
Dome light10w1White
Luggage room light8w1White
Courtesy light3.8w2White
A/C SW60mA1
RR defogger SW0.84w1
Mirror defogger SW0.84w1
FRT fog light SW0.7w1
RR fog light SW0.7w1
Cruise (Set)1.4w1Meter
Cruise (Main)1.4w1Meter
Check trans3w1Meter
Anti-theft3w1Warning box
Turn signal1.4w2Meter
Golw1.4w1Meter
Water sedimenter1.4w1Meter
Indicator/High beam1.4w1MeterWa rnin g
lightABS1.4w1Meter
Check engine1.4w1Meter
Low fuel1.4w1Meter
4WD1.4w1Meter
Oil Pressure1.4w1Meter
Brake system1.4w1Meter
Charge1.4w1Meter
Seat belt2w1Meter
A/T shift position0.91w7Meter
A/T oil temp3w1Meter

8A–30LIGHTING SYSTEM
Power drive1.4w1Meter
Winter drive1.4w1Meter
Air bag2w1Meter
Engine warming SW0.84w1
FRT fog light SW0.84w1
RR fog light SW0.84w1
Glove box1.2w1
Ashtray1.4w1
Illumination controller0.7w1
Heater bezel150mA2
Hazard warning light SW0.84w1
Meter3.4w4Meter ASM
IlluminationCigar lighter1.4w1Light
Rear wiper & washer SW0.84w1
Rear defogger SW0.84w1
Mirror control SW45mA1
Mirror defogger SW0.7w1
Mirror folding SW0.7w1
A/T select lever1.2w1
Power & Winter SW50mA2
Cruise control main SW0.84w1
Headlight wiper SW0.84w1
Torque Specifications
ApplicationNꞏmkgꞏmLb FtLb In
Steering Shaft Nut343.525—

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM8B–1
WIPER / WASHER SYSTEM
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer System 8B–2. . . . . . . . .
General Description 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch 8B–2. . . . .
Removal and Installation 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Motor 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer Motor 8B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Linkage 8B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Linkage and
Associated Parts 8B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Arm/Blade 8B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber 8B–6. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper/Washer System 8B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 8B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch 8B–7. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper Motor 8B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarm & Relay Control Unit 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Washer Motor 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper Arm/Blade 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Washer Nozzle 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Washer Nozzle Angle Adjustment 8B–10. . .
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber 8B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Wiper/Washer 8B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 8B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Wiper and Washer Switch 8B–12. . . . . . .
Removal 8B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Wiper Arm & Blade 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Wiper Motor 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Washer Motor 8B–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8B–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 8B–14. . . . . . . . . . . . .