OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

8I–4SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP
Sun Roof Deflector
Removal
1. Open the sun roof.
2. Remove the fixing screws(2) to remove the sun roof
deflector(1).
665RS006
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Sunshade
Disassembled View
665RS007

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Legend
(1) Sunshade
(2) Sunshade Stopper(3) Decoration Cover
(4) Sun Roof Deflector
Removal
1. Remove the decoration cover.
2. Open the sun roof half position, remove the sunshade
stopper screw and pull out the sunshade(6) until its
front side protrudes a little from the sun roof glass(2)
to remove the sunshade stopper.
3. Remove the sun roof deflector.
Refer to the Sun Roof Deflector in this section.
4. Open the sun roof completely.
5. Remove the sunshade guide rail stopper(5), and pull
out the sunshade up to the rail edge.
6. Remove the guide pin(4) in the sunshade through the
notch(7) of guide rail(1) and then draw the sunshade
out of the roof by pushing inward the retaining clips(3)
on both sides.
665RS008
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

8I–6SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP
Sun Roof Frame Complete Assembly
Sun Roof Frame Complete Assembly and Associated Parts
665RS009
Legend
(1) Sun Roof Drain Hose
(2) Sun Roof Frame Complete Assembly(3) Headlining
(4) Sun Roof Drain Hose
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the headlining.
Refer to the Headlining removal steps in Body
Structure section.
3. Disconnect the sun roof drain hose at the sun roof
frame side as shown in the figure.
665RS010
4. Disconnect the sun roof harness connection.

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5. Remove two sun roof frame complete assembly fixing
nuts (front side) and four fixing bolts (each side) from
the frame complete, and then remove the sun roof
frame complete assembly.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the frame complete while
supporting it.
Installation
1. Tighten the sun roof frame complete assembly fixing
bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nꞏm(1.0 kgꞏm/87 lb in)2. After installing the frame complete, loosen the sun
roof glass fixing nuts and adjust the sun roof glass
setting position.
Refer to the Sun Roof Glass installation steps in this
section.
3. Install the sun roof drain hose.
4. Install the headlining.
Disassembled View
665RW033
Legend
(1) Sunshade
(2) Sun Roof Glass
(3) Sun Roof Motor(4) Sun Roof Drive Unit Assembly
(5) Outer Tube Fixing Screw
(6) Sun Roof Frame Assembly
(7) Sun Roof Deflector
Disassembly
1. Open the sun roof.
2. Remove the sun roof deflector fixing screws and then
remove the sun roof deflector.
3. Remove the sunshade.
Refer to the Sunshade in this section.
4. Close the sun roof, remove the decoration cover and
the fixing screws and then remove the sun roof glass.5. If the shims are used between the sun roof set plate
and the glass, note the number of the shims.
6. Disconnect the sun roof motor connector, remove the
sun roof fixing nuts and screws, and then remove the
sun roof motor.

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7. Remove the cable outer tube(2) fixing screws.
8. Remove the cable outer tube fixing clamps(1) and
guide rail fixing nuts(5).
9. Prying the guide rail a little with a screwdriver, draw
the outer tube out of the grommet(3).
At this time, the inner cable(4) remains on the frame
assembly.
10. Remove the sun roof frame assembly.
665RS012
Reassembly
To reassembly, follow the disassembly steps in the
reverse order, noting the following points.
1. When installing the motor or drive unit, set the sun
roof set plate in the full closed position by pushing the
link(3) portion using the screwdriver(2).
2. When installing the sun roof glass(1) to the sun roof
set plate, insert the original shims in the same position
before removing the sun roof glass.
665RS013

SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP8I–9
Sun Roof Drain Hose (Front Side)
Sun Roof Drain Hose (Front Side) and Associated Parts
665RW017
Legend
(1) Clip
(2) Sun Roof Drain Hose
(3) Grommet(4) Instrument Panel Assembly
(5) Front Inner Liner
(6) Headlining
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front inner liner.
3. Remove the headlining.
Refer to the Headlining removal steps in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly removal
steps in Body Structure section.
5. Disconnect the drain hose at the frame complete
side.
6. Apply the soap and water to the body panel grommet.
7. Pass the string from the sun roof frame side through
the drain port side, and remove the drain hose from
the hose fixing clips. Taking care not to allow the body
panel grommet to be removed together with the hose,
pull the drain hose only to the inside of the vehicle.
(The string should be kept as it is.)
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.
1. Apply the soap and water to the body panel grommet.
2. Install the drain hose from inside of the vehicle by
utilizing, as a guide, the string passed during removal
step.
3. The body panel grommet must not be twisted or
caught in during installation.
4. Complete routing, avoiding extreme bends or curves.
5. After routing, install the trim with care not to allow the
drain hose to be caught in.
6. Test the drain condition.
7. The protrusion of drain hose from the body panel
must be within 50 mm (2.0 in). If it exceeds 50 mm
(2.0 in) after correct routing, cut the leading edge so
that the protrusion is within 50 mm (2.0 in).

8I–10SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP
Sun Roof Drain Hose (Rear Side)
Sun Roof Drain Hose (Rear Side) and Associated Parts
665RS015
Legend
(1) Soft Tape
(2) Pipe
(3) Clip
(4) Soft Tape
(5) Sun Roof Drain Hose(6) Tape
(7) Grommet
(8) Grommet
(9) Clip
(10) Headlining
(11) Rear Fender Inner Liner
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear fender inner liner.
3. Remove the headlining.
Refer to the Headlining removal steps in Body
Structure section.
4. Disconnect the drain hose at the frame complete
side.5. Apply the soap and water to the body panel grommet.
6. Remove the hose fixing tapes and clips.
7. Pull the drain hose to the inside of the vehicle.Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.
1. Apply the soap and water to the body panel grommet.

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2. Insert the drain hose from inside of vehicle, restore
routing, and fix with new soft tape and clip.
If the grommet is removed during removal of drain
hose, insert the grommet into drain hose from outside
of the vehicle, and install on the body panel, avoiding
any twisting.
3. After installing the drain hose, install the trim while
taking care not to crush the drain hose.
Also, care should be taken not to allow the drain hose
connected to the pipe to be caught in.4. Test the drain condition.
5. The protrusion of the drain hose from the body panel
must be within 50 mm (2.0 in). If it exceeds 50 mm
(2.0 in) after correct routing, cut the leading edge so
that the protrusion is within 50 mm (2.0 in).
Sun Roof Switch
General Description
Sun roof operation can be controlled by pushing
continuously the sun roof switch to activate the sun roof
control unit and sun roof motor.
While the switch is being pushed to the “OPEN” side, the
sun roof stops about 165 mm (6.5 in) before fully open
position. Push the switch again to the “OPEN” side to
open it fully. When the switch is being continuously
pushed to the “CLOSE” side, the sun roof stops about
180 mm (7.1 in) short of the fully closed position and
remains in this state. Push the switch again to the
“CLOSE” side to close it completely.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull down the switch housing(2) and disconnect the
sun roof switch and map light connectors to remove
the sun roof switch(1).
805RS002
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

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Sun Roof Motor
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the headlining(2).
Refer to the Headlining removal steps in Body
Structure section.
3. Disconnect the connector, and remove three nuts and
two screws to remove the sun roof motor(1).
665RS027
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Main Data and Specifications
Torque Specifications
ApplicationNꞏmkgꞏmlb ftlb in
Sun Roof Frame Complete Assembly Fixing Bolts101.0—87
Sun Roof Glass Fixing Screws101.0—87

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM8J–1
BODY AND ACCESSORIES
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR TRIM
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 8J–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dash Side Trim Panel 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8J–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consoles 8J–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consoles and Associated Parts 8J–4. . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Trim Panel 8J–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Trim Panel and Associated
Parts 8J–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Trim Panel 8J–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Trim Panel and Associated
Parts 8J–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Mirror 8J–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Mirror and Associated Parts 8J–13. . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Side and Quarter Upper Trim Cover
(Long Wheel Base) 8J–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Side, Quarter Upper Trim Cover
and Associated Parts 8J–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Side and Quarter Upper Trim Cover
(Short Wheel Base) 8J–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Side, Quarter Upper Trim Cover
and Associated
Parts 8J–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pillar and Roof Side Trim Cover
(Long Wheel Base) 8J–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pillar, Roof Side Trim Cover and
Associated Parts 8J–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof Side Trim Cover (Short Wheel Base) 8J–22. . Roof Side Trim Cover and Associated
Parts 8J–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Pillar Trim Cover 8J–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Pillar Trim Cover and Associated
Parts 8J–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–23
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Installation 8J–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pillar Assist Grip 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8J–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Lid Opener Cable 8J–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Lid Opener Cable
and Associated Parts 8J–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Door 8J–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8J–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocker Protector (Without Wheel
Opening Extension) 8J–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocker Protector (Without Wheel
Opening Extension) and Associated Parts 8J–27
Removal 8J–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Opening Extension and Rocker
Protector Assembly 8J–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Opening Extension, Rocker Protector
Assembly and Associated Parts 8J–28. . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mud Flaps (With Wheel Opening Extension) 8J–31
Mud Flaps (With Wheel Opening Extension)
and Associated Parts 8J–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8J–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation Assembly 8J–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation Assembly and Associated Parts 8J–32
Removal 8J–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8J–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .