Back OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

8G–20SEATS
4. Remove the release rod.
Disconnect the rod from the linkage bush.
5. Remove the reclining device.
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6. Remove the seat back assembly.
7. Remove the pillow assembly.
Turn up the seat back trim cover and slit the pad
from the back around to the place where the lock
spring(2) of the guide bush(1) is.
Then insert a finger through the slit and pull out the
pillow while you are pressing down on the lock spring.
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8. Remove the band hook cover.
9. Remove the armrest assembly.
Turn up the seat back trim cover and remove the
fixing nuts.
10. Remove the armrest set bracket.
11. Remove the armrest board.
12. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the trim cover fixing hog rings from the
backside of the seat back.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad and
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.
13. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
14. Remove the free hinge cover.
15. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
16. Remove the seat lock cover.
17. Remove the rear seat belt buckle and lock assembly.
18. Remove the mounting bracket.
19. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the hog rings and pull the trim cover out
from the frame assembly groove.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad &
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.
20. Remove the frame assembly.
21. Remove the pad assembly.
22. Remove the stopper rubber.
Reassembly
To reassemble, follow the disassembly steps in the
reverse order, noting the following point.
1. Tighten the reclining device fixing bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 27 Nꞏm (2.8kgꞏm/20 lb ft)
2. Loosen the rubber stopper lock nut(1). Adjust the
stopper(3) so there is no clearance between the
bottom of the stopper and the carpet(2) while you
make sure the rear seat is firmly locked.
Then tighten the lock nut securely.
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SEATS8G–21
Disassembled View (Bench Type)
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Legend
(1) Trim Cover
(2) Pillow Assembly
(3) Band Hook Cover
(4) Pad & Frame Assembly
(5) Seat Back Assembly
(6) Release Knob
(7) Release Rod
(8) Device Cover
(9) Linkage Bush
(10) Reclining Device
(11) Connecting Shaft(12) Seat Cushion Assembly
(13) Connecting Link
(14) Seat Lock Cover
(15) Rear Seat Belt Buckle and Lock Assembly
(16) Trim Cover
(17) Stopper Rubber
(18) Mounting Bracket
(19) Frame Assembly
(20) Pad Assembly
(21) LꞏWꞏB
(22) SꞏWꞏB

8G–22SEATS
Disassembly (Bench Type)
1. Remove the device cover.
2. Remove the release knob.
Turn the knob to the counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Remove the release rod.
Disconnect the rod from the linkage bush.
4. Remove the reclining device.
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5. Remove the connecting shaft.
6. Remove the seat back assembly.
7. Remove the band hook cover.
8. Remove the pillow assembly.
Refer to the Disassembly (Split Type) in this
section.
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9. Remove the trim cover.
Open the fastener(3), and with close attention paid
to the hog rings and wire which connect the trim
cover and the pad and frame assembly, remove the
trim cover as you turn it up.
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10. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
11. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
12. Remove the seat lock cover.
13. Remove the rear seat belt buckle and lock assembly.
14. Remove the mounting bracket.
15. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the hog rings and pull the trim cover out
from the frame assembly groove.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad and
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.
16. Remove the frame assembly.
17. Remove the pad assembly.
18. Remove the stopper rubber.

8G–24SEATS
Installation
To reassemble, follow the disassembly steps in the
reverse order, noting the following point.1. Tighten the reclining device fixing bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
Disassembled View
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(1) Seat Back Assembly
(2) Pad & Frame Assembly
(3) Trim Cover
(4) Hinge Knob
(5) Hinge Cover
(6) Hinge Assembly
(7) Trim Cover
(8) Arm Bracket
(9) Bush
(10) Bracket
(11) Arm Bracket Cover
(12) Pad & Frame Assembly
(13) Seat Cushion Assembly(14) Board Assembly
(15) E–Ring
(16) Cam Bracket
(17) Tension Spring
(18) Leg Pipe Assembly
(19) Hing Pin
(20) Lock Cover
(21) Floor Lock Assembly
(22) Lock Cover
(23) Band Assembly
(24) Arm Bracket
(25) Free Hinge
(26) Free Hinge Bolt

SEATS8G–25
Disassembly
1. Remove the hinge knob.
Pull the knob out from hinge assembly.
2. Remove the hinge cover.
3. Remove the hinge assembly.
4. Remove the free hinge bolt.
5. Remove the seat back assembly.
6. Remove the trim cover.
Trun up the trim cover from under the seat back
while taking notice of the hog ring and wire.
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7. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
8. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
9. Remove the free hinge.
10. Remove the lock cover.
11. Remove the floor lock assembly.
12. Remove the leg cover.
13. Remove the leg pipe assembly.
Remove the E-ring and pull the hinge pin from cam
bracket.
14. Remove the cam bracket.
15. Remove the tension spring.
16. Remove the band assembly.
17. Remove the board assembly.
18. Remove trim cover.
Remove the hog ring from back side seat cushion.
Turn up the trim cover from under the seat back
while taking notice of the hog ring.
19. Remove the arm bracket.
20. Remove the arm bracket cover.
21. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
Reassembly
To reassemble, follow the disassembly steps in the
reverse order.
Rear Seat Foot Rest
Rear Seat Foot Rest and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Fixing Nut
(2) Front Seat(3) Rear Seat Foot Rest
(4) Foot Rest Pad

SECURITY AND LOCKS8H–1
BODY AND ACCESSORIES
SECURITY AND LOCKS
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 8H–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Lock Assembly 8H–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Lock Assembly and
Associated Parts 8H–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Outside Handle and Door Lock Cylinder 8H–4
Front Outside Handle, Door Lock Cylinder
and Associated Parts 8H–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Lock Assembly 8H–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Lock Assembly and Associated
Parts 8H–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Outside Handle 8H–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Outside Handle and Associated Parts 8H–9
Removal 8H–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Inside Lock Knob Link 8H–10. . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Inside Lock Knob 8H–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Inside Handle 8H–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8H–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH) 8H–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Assembly (LH) and
Associated Parts 8H–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Assembly (RH) 8H–14. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Assembly (RH) and
Associated Parts 8H–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Inside Lock Knob 8H–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8H–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation 8H–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Inside Handle 8H–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8H–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8H–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Outside Handle and/or Tailgate
Lock Cylinder 8H–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Outside Handle and/or Tailgate
Lock Cylinder and Associated Parts 8H–17. . . . .
Removal 8H–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8H–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key 8H–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Coding 8H–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Styles 8H–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door Lock System 8H–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 8H–20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Lock Actuator Removal 8H–20. . . . . .
Front Door Lock Actuator Installation 8H–20. . . . .
Rear Door Lock Actuator Removal 8H–20. . . . . . .
Rear Door Lock Actuator Installation 8H–21. . . . .
Tailgate Lock Actuator Removal 8H–21. . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Actuator Installation 8H–21. . . . . . .
Anti-theft System 8H–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 8H–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control Unit
Removal 8H–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control Unit
Installation 8H–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft Indicator Removal 8H–22. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft Indicator Installation 8H–23. . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft Horn Removal 8H–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Horn Installation 8H–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Hood Switch Removal 8H–23. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Hood Switch Installation 8H–23. . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 8H–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ID Code Registration 8H–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Answer Back (Anti–theft Horn Operation)
Change Mode 8H–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti–theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit/Transmitter Replacement 8H–27. . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 8H–28. . . . . . . . . . . . .

8H–26SECURITY AND LOCKS
StepNo Ye s Action
12The control unit makes lock/unlock response once with interval of
one second.
Is the response complete?
Finished—
13The control unit makes lock/unlock response three times with
interval of one second.
Is the response complete?
Finished—
ID Code Check
This procedure checks how many kinds of ID code are
registered.
Step
ActionYe sNo
11. Open the driver’s side door.
2. Turn the starter switch off.
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 2—
2Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then off three times
within five seconds after step 1.
Is the action complete within five seconds?
Go to Step 3Finished
3Close the door and then open it two times within ten seconds after
step 2.
Is the action complete within ten seconds?
Go to Step 4Finished
41. Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then off.
2. Close the door and then open it.
NOTE: This step must be performed within ten seconds after step
3.
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 5Finished
5The control unit makes lock/unlock response twice as many the
number of registered ID code with interval of two seconds. (In
case of no registered code, the response is made ten times.)
Is the response complete?
Finished—
Answer Back (Anti–theft Horn
Operation) Change Mode
Anti–theft horn, as an answer back function for the
transmitter operation, chages from available into
unavailing or from unavailing into available by this
procedure.
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Open the driver’s side door.
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 2—
2Lock the door and then unlock it three times within ten seconds
after step 1.
Is the action complete within five seconds?
Go to Step 3Finished
3Close the door and then open it two times within ten seconds after
step 2.
Is the action complete within ten seconds?
Go to Step 4Finished

SECURITY AND LOCKS8H–27
StepNo Ye s Action
41. Lock the door and unlock it three times.
2. Close the door and then open it.
NOTE: This step must be performed within ten seconds after step
3.
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 5Finished
5Answer back mode changes.
Is this step complete?
Go to Step 6Go to Step 7
6The control unit makes lock/unlock response once with interval of
one second.
Is the response complete?
Finished—
7The control unit makes lock/unlock response three times with
interval of one second.
Is the response complete?
Finished—
Anti–theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit/Transmitter Replacement
Anti–theft & Keyless Entry Control Unit
Replacement
1. Remove and install the control unit.
Refer to Anti–theft & Keyless Entry Control Unit
Removal and Installation in this section.
2. Register ID code.
Refer to ID Code Registration in this section.
3. Check that the keyless entry system works normally.
Transmitter Replacement
1. Prepare a new transmitter.
2. Regiter ID code.
Refer to ID Code Registration in this section.
3. Check that the keyless entry system works normally.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
1. Remove a screw to remove the cover.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Set the new batteries into the transmitter.
4. Install the cover to the transmitter.
5. Check that the keyless entry system works normally.

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM8J–3
Dash Side Trim Panel
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the Front door sill plate(2).
3. Remove the Dash side trim panel(3).
Turn up the door inner seal(1) of the body panel to
remove the clips of the trim panel.
Take care not to damage the harness and the
controller on the back of the trim panel.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Lap the door inner seal over the trim panel to install
them securely to the body panel.
Assist Grip
Parts Location
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(1) Assist Grip
Removal and Installation
Refer to the Consoles removal and installation steps
in this section.

8J–12EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
2. Pass the inside handle through the mounting hole of
the trim panel. Assemble the trim panel. Engage
securely seven clips into the door panel. Also, leave
the connector of the power window drawn out to its
prescribed position, so that it will not caught.
3. Put back the inside handle(3) to the original position
of the link(5). Fit the claw(4) of the inside handle
securely into the hole of the door panel. Fix the
handle with the screw.
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