Front ach OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Manual PDF

8F–95 BODY STRUCTURE
Installation
1. Install the moulding roof clips (1).
Install the clips on roof panel flange (2) to refer the
illustration.
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2. Install the roof end moulding (3).
Clean the body panel where the roof end moulding
is installed.
Install the roof end moulding and the rear air
deflector (2) so that the installation clearance
between them is within the specified values.
Securely fix it with the adhesive tape (4) and sealing
adhesive (5).
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3. Install the roof moulding (9).
Assemble the windshield side moulding upper clip
(8) to the roof panel with the clip positioning rib (6)
(oblique lines portion) attached to the roof panel
flange (7). Assemble the roof moulding (9) while
you attach the front edge portion of the roof molding
to the windshield side moulding (10).
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8H–20SECURITY AND LOCKS
Power Door Lock System
General Description
The circuit consists of the door lock (& power window)
switch, door lock actuator for the front and rear door,
tailgate lock actuator and the door lock key switch. The
front door lock switch –LH is always provided with battery
voltage.
The key or the inside lock button on the both driver’s and
the front passenger’s door can activate the lock
mechanism of all the doors (including the tailgate).
When the driver’s door lock switch or the front
passenger’s door lock switch is turned on, current flows
for about one second to the door lock actuator of each
door connected in parallel with the front door lock (&
power window) switch –LH to activate the actuator to lock
and unlock the doors.
Front Door Lock Actuator Removal
1. Refer to the Front Door Lock Assembly removal
procedure in this section.
2. Remove the door lock actuator(1).
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Front Door Lock Actuator Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Rear Door Lock Actuator Removal
1. Refer to the Rear Door Lock Assembly removal
procedure in this section.
2. Removal the door lock actuator(1).
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8H–22SECURITY AND LOCKS
Anti-theft System
General Description
The circuit consists of the starter switch, anti-theft &
keyless entry control unit, anti-theft horn, front door and
tailgate key switch (detect and tamper switch), door lock
(& power window) switch, door lock actuator for each
door, engine hood switch, clutch start switch (M/T),
ANTI-THEFT indicator light and mode switch (A/T).
The system operates as follows: After locking the starter
switch and removing the starter key (this sets the alarm),
if the door is unlocked in any way other than with the
proper key, the headlights start flashing, the horn sounds,
and the starter circuit is disabled. (However, the engine
hood and all the doors must be locked and closed.)
Once the system has been placed in the warning or alarm
condition, it can be released only when the starter switch
is shifted from “OFF” to “ACC” by the starter key, or when
the lock of the front door or the tailgate is released (to
activate the detect switch) by the starter key.
Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly.
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly.
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Disconnect the connector(2).
5. Remove four screws to remove the anti-theft &
keyless entry control unit with bracket(1).
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6. Remove two nuts from the anti-theft & keyless entry
control unit with bracket(3) to remove the anti-theft &
keyless entry controller(4).
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Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Anti-theft Indicator 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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SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP8I–7
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
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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.

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM8J–29
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2. Remove the rear quarter wheel opening extension
assembly (Only LWB).
Let a 5mm drill go through six blind rivets to
disengage riveted portions.
Disengage four clips, remove two screws, and
remove the rear quarter wheel opening extension
assembly.
3. Remove the rear wheel opening extension assembly
(Only SWB).
Let a 5mm drill go through four blind rivets to
disengage riveted portions. Remove two screws,
disengage eight clips, and remove the rear wheel
opening extension assembly.
Remove two fixing nuts (upper) and four fixing bolts
(lower).
4. Remove the rear door wheel opening extension
assembly (Only LWB).
Let a 5mm drill go through a blind rivet to disengage
riveted portions.
Disengage three clips, peel off the bonded portions
with two double surface adhesive tape and the rear
door wheel opening extension assembly.
5. Remove the rear rocker protector assembly (Only
LW B ) .
Loosen and pull three clips, remove a rear screw,
and remove the rear rocker protector assembly.
6. Remove the front rocker protector assembly.
Loosen and pull four clips, and remove the front
rocker protector assembly.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.
1. Use a new 2–sided adhesive tape whenever installing
each wheel opening extension assembly and rocker
protector assembly. Using a white gasoline, clean the
places in advance where a 2–sided adhesive tape is
affixed. Also, install the clips, screws and blind rivets
in the order specified as shown in the figure.

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM8J–39
Power Window System
General Description
The circuit consists of the starter switch, (door lock &)
power window switch for each of the front windows,
p o w e r w i n d o w s w i t c h f o r r e a r w i n d o w s a n d p o w e r w i n d o w
motors.
When the starter switch is turned on, the battery voltage is
applied to each of the power window switches through the
circuit breaker and the power window relay on the circuit.
The “Down” switch of the driver’s power window switch
has a built-in function which can be operated by just
touching it.
Accordingly, the window will roll down automatically by
just setting the switch to the “AUTO” position.
When the driver’s power lock switch at the driver side is
depressed, the power source to the passenger’s power
window switches are shut off. So, even if these switches
are operated, the power window motor will not operate.
Power Window Switch Removal and
Installation
Driver Seat Side
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the switch(1).
Pull out the switch by pushing the spring with the tip
of a screwdriver.
Disconnect two connectors.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Front Passenger Seat Side
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.2. Remove the switch(1).
Pull out the switch by pushing the spring with the tip
of a screwdriver.
Disconnect the connector.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Rear-Left and Right Sides
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the switch(1).
Pull out the switch by pushing the spring with the tip
of a screwdriver.
Disconnect the connector.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–4
SRS Component And Wiring Location View
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Legend
(1) Battery
(2) Relay & Fuse Box
(3) Passenger Air Bag Assembly
(4) SDM
(5) Meter Assembly
(6) SRS Coil Assembly
(7) Driver Air Bag Assembly(8) Starter Switch
(9) Fuse Box, C–21
(10) SRS Body Earth
(11) Body Harness Connector
(12) Instrument Harness Connector
(13) Engine Haness Connector
(14) Pretensioner, LH (If so equipped)
(15) Pretensioner, RH (If so equipped)
Component Description
SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES, BE
VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING A SENSING AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR
JAR THE SDM. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN
THE SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE. ALL SDM AND MOUNTING BRACKETFASTENERS MUST BE CAREFULLY TORQUED AND
THE ARROW MUST BE POINTED TOWARD THE
FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION OF THE SRS. THE SDM COULD BE
ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE NOT RIGIDLY
ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) is designed
to perform the following functions in the SRS:

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1. Energy Reserve — The SDM maintains 24–Volt Loop
Reserve (24VLR) energy supply to provide
deployment energy when ignition voltage is lost in a
frontal crash.
2. Frontal Crash Detection — The SDM monitors
vehicle velocity changes to detect frontal crashes
which are severe enough to warrant deployment.
3. Air Bag Deployment — When a frontal crash of
sufficient force is detected, the SDM will cause
enough current to flow through the air bag assembly
to deploy the air bag.
4. Malfunction Detection — The SDM performs
diagnostic monitoring of SRS electrical components
and sets a diagnostic trouble code when a
malfunction is detected.
5. Frontal Crash Recording — The SDM records
information regarding SRS status during frontal
crash.
6. Malfunction Diagnosis — The SDM displays SRS
diagnostic trouble codes and system status
information through the use of a scan tool.
7. Driver Notification — The SDM warns the vehicle
driver of SRS malfunctions by controlling the “Air
Bag” warning lamp.
The SDM is connected to the SRS wiring harness by a
24–pin connector. This harness connector uses a
shorting clip across certain terminals in the contact area.
This shorting clip connects the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
to ground when the SDM harness connector is
disconnected or CPA (Connector Position Assurance) is
not inserted even if completely connected. This will
cause the “AIR BAG” warning lamp to come “ON” steady
whenever the ignition switch is at the ON or START
positions with the SDM disconnected.
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Legend
(1) SDM
(2) SRS Harness
(3) Connector Position Assurance
“Air Bag” Warning Lamp
Ignition voltage is applied to the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
when the ignition switch is at the ON or START positions.
The SDM controls the lamp by providing ground with a
lamp driver. The “AIR BAG” warning lamp is used in the
SRS to do the following:
1. Verify lamp and SDM operation by turn on 3.5
seconds and then turns “OFF” when the ignition
switch is first turned “ON”.
2. Warn the vehicle driver of SRS electrical system
malfunctions which could potentially affect the
operation of the SRS. These malfunctions could
result in nondeployment in case of a frontal crash or
deployment for conditions less severe than intended.
The “AIR BAG ” warning lamp is the key to driver
notification of SRS malfunctions. For proper lamp
operation, refer to the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” in
this section.
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SRS Coil Assembly
The SRS coil assembly consists of two current carrying
coils. This is attached to the steering column and allow
rotation of the steering wheel while maintaining
continuous contact of the driver deployment loop to the
driver air bag assembly.
There is a shorting clip on the yellow 2–pin connector near
the base of steering column which connects the SRS coil
to the SRS wiring harness.
The shorting clip shorts to the SRS coil and driver air bag
assembly when the yellow 2–pin connector is
disconnected. The circuit to the driver air bag assembly is
shorted in this way to help prevent unwanted deployment
of the air bag when servicing the steering column or other
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Steering Column
The steering column absorbs energy and is designed to
compress in a frontal crash to decrease the chance of
injury to the driver.
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Knee Bolster
The knee bolsters are used to absorb energy to protect
knees and control the forward movement of the vehicle’s
front seat occupants during a frontal crash, by limiting leg
movement.
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Definitions
Air Bag
An inflatable cloth cushion designed to deploy in certain
frontal crashes. It supplements the protection offered by
the seat belts by distributing the impact load more evenly
over the vehicle occupant’s head and torso.
Asynchronous
Performed in a nonperiodic fashion, (i.e., no defined time
or interval).B+
Battery voltage, (B+) The voltage available at the battery
at the time of the indicated measurement. With the key
“ON” and the engine not running, the system voltage will
likely be between 12 and 12.5 volts. At idle, the voltage
may be 14 to 16 volts. The voltage could be as low as 10
volts during engine cranking.
Bulb Check
The SDM will cause the “AIR BAG” warning lamp to turn
on 3.5 seconds and then go “OFF” whenever the ignition
switch transitions to the ON position from any other
ignition switch position and no malfunctions are detected.
“Continuous Monitoring”
Tests performed by the SDM on the SRS every 100
milliseconds while “Ignition 1” voltage is in the normal
operating voltage range at the SDM.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
Formerly “DLC” a connector which allows communication
with an external computer, such as a scan tool.
Datum Line
A base line parallel to the plane of the underbody or frame
from which all vertical measurements originate.
Deploy
To inflate the air bag.
Deployment Loops
The circuits which supply current to the air bag
assemblies to deploy the air bag.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Formerly “Code”, a numerical designator used by the
SDM to indicate specific SRS malfunctions.
Driver Current Source
An output of the SDM which applies current into the driver
air bag assembly circuit during the “Initiator Assembly
Resistance Test”.
Driver Air Bag Assembly
An assembly located in the steering wheel hub consisting
of an inflatable bag, an inflator and an initiator.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
Memory which retains its contents when power is
removed from the SDM.
Ignition Cycle
The voltage at the SDM “Ignition 1” inputs, with ignition
switch “ON”, is within the normal operating voltage range
for at least ten seconds before turning ignition switch
“OFF”.
Ignition 1
A battery voltage (B+) circuit which is only powered with
the ignition switch in the ON, or START positions.
Initiator
The electrical component inside the air bag assembly
which, when sufficient current flows, sets off the chemical
reaction that inflates the air bag.
“Initiator Assembly Resistance Test”
Tests performed once each ignition cycle when no
malfunctions are detected during “Turn–ON” or
“Continuous Monitoring”. This test checks for the correct
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Accident With Deployment – Component
Replacement And Inspections
Certain SRS components must be replaced or inspected
for damage after a frontal crash involving air bag
deployment. Those components are:
Air bag assembly
SDM
CAUTION: Refer to “SDM Replacement Guidelines”
below for important information on SDM
replacement in both deployment and non
deployment crashes.
SRS coil assembly — Inspect wiring and connector
for any signs of scorching, melting, or damage due to
excessive heat. Replace if damaged. Refer to
section “SRS Coil Assembly” in this manual.
Accident With or Without Deployment –
Component Inspection
Certain SRS system components and rotation parts must
be inspected after any crash, whether the air bag
deployed or not. Those components are:
Steering column — Refer to Inspection Required
“After an Accident” in this manual.
Knee bolsters and mounting points — Inspect for any
distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
I/P steering column reinforcement plate — Inspect for
any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.
I/P braces — Inspect for any distortion, bending,
cracking, or other damage.
Seat belts and mounting points — Refer to “Seat
Belts” in Section “Seat Belt” of this workshop manual.
SDM Replacement Guidelines
SDM replacement policy requires replacement of SDM,
after crash involving air bag deployment when “SRS
Warning Lamp” turn “ON”, “SRS Diagnosis” should be
done according to Section “Restraint Control System.”
If accident without deployment air bag, it is not necessary
replacement of SDM when do not indicate to replace the
SDM by scan tool after SRS system check.
Wiring Damage
If any SRS wire harness is damaged, it should be
replaced. Don’t repair SRS harness. It is replace only.
SRS Connector (Plastic Body And
Terminal Metal Pin) Damage
If any connector or terminal in the SRS wire harness
(except pigtails) is damaged, it should be replaced.
SRS Wire Pigtail Damage
If the wiring pigtail (a wire or wires attached directly to the
device, not by a connector) is damaged, the entire
component (with pigtail) must be replaced. Examples of
“pigtail” components are the driver air bag assembly, the
passenger air bag assembly, and the SRS coil assembly.
On–Vehicle Service
Service Precaution
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
AROUND SRS COMPONENTS OR SRS WIRING,
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW TO
TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE SRS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS REPAIRS.
The SDM in Driver–Passenger SRS can maintain
sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 15
seconds after the ignition switch is turned “OFF,” the
battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is
removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the
“C–21” fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly
from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental
deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from
the deployment loop as noted in the “Disabling the SRS”
procedure that follows, service can begin immediately
without waiting for the 15 second time period to expire.
Disabling The SRS
Removal
Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Remove SRS fuse C–21, from left dash side lower
fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect yellow 2–pin connector at the base of
steering column.
3. Remove glove box assembly, refer to “Passenger Air
Bag Assembly Replacement” in this manual.
4. Disconnect yellow 2–pin connector behind the glove
box assembly.
CAUTION: With the “C–21” fuse removed and
ignition switch “ON”, the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
will be “ON”. This is normal operation and does not
indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling The SRS
Installation
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle. Use only the air bag assembly for
Trooper.
Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2–pin connector passenger air bag
assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly. Refer to “Passenger air
bag assembly replacement” in this manual.
3. Connect yellow 2–pin connector at the base of
steering column.
4. Install “AIR BAG” fuse C–21 to left dash side lower
fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to “ON” and verify that the “AIR BAG”
warning lamp turn on 3.5 seconds and then turns “OFF.” If
it does not operate as described, perform the “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” in this manual.