1973 OPEL 1900 park

LIGHTING SYSTEMSlF-45LIGHTING SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
Subject
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
LightingSystems................................................................
DIAGNOSIS:MAINTENANCT AND ADJUSTMENTS:
Headlamp Aiming..............................................................
MAJOR REPAIR:
Opel 1900
- Manta
HeadlightSwitch............................................................
Fog Lamp or Heated Rear Window Switch
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SealBeam........................................................................
Tail Lamps........................................................................
LicensePlateLamp........................................................
FrontSideMarker..........................................................
Rear Side Marker..........................................................
Courtesy Light................................................................
DoorJamSwitch............................................................
GT
Front Turn Signal..........................................................
SealBeam........................................................................
Tail Lamps........................................................................
Side Marker......................................................................
LicensePlateLamp........................................................
Backup Lamp
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InteriorLight....................................................................
Headlamp Switch..........................................................
DoorJamSwitch............................................................
SPECIFICATIONS:
Page No.
1 F-45
1 F-46
1 F-46
1 F-47
1 F-47
1 F-40
1 F-49
1 F-49
1 F-50
1 F-50
1 F-50lF-51lF-51lF-51
1 F-52
1 F-52
1 F-53
1 F-53
1 F-53
1 F-53
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHTING SYSTEMThe
three-baition light switch on Opel 1900 and
Manta corjtrols the headlights, taillights, parking
lights, side marker lights, instrument panel lights,
and the lic&se plate light.
When the
Qght switch knob is pulled out to the first
stop, the .pxking lights, side marker lights, the Ii-
cerise plate light, and the instrument panel lights will
light.
Pulling the knob out all the way turns the headlights
on.The instrument panel lights come on when the head-
light switch is pulled out to the first stop or pulled
out ‘all the way. The instrument panel lights are
turned off by turning the switch knob counterclock-
wise past the first detent.

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Headlight High-Low Beam Control and Passing:
SignalI
When the headlights have been switched on, high
and low beam selection is made by raising the direc-
tional signal lever toward steering wheel. Each
ti&the lever is raised, beam position, will change.
When the headlights are not on, a flashing headlight
signal may be given by raising and lotiering the di-
rectional signal lever. With the headlights on and
inlow beam position, raising and lowering the direc-
tional signal lever will also cause the headlights to
flash.
Fog Light SwitchAll Rallye models are equipped with two white f?g
lights mounted below the front bumper.
The fog light toggle switch is located on the
insty-ment cluster to the left of the temperature and
fuelgauge cluster.
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The fog lights can be turned off at any time by the
toggle switch, but can only be tyrned on when: :
1. The ignition switch on or the
?gine running.!
2. The fog light toggle switch lower half is pushed
in.3. The parking lights and/or low beam headlights
are
OKThe fog lights are automatically turned off if the
ignition switch is on and the headlights are switched
to high beam position.
Courtesy LightThe courtesy light illuminates the interior of the Car
when any door is opened. The courtesy light can also
be turned on with all doors closed by tilting the l&s.
GT Headlamp MechanismThe concealed headlamps are moved mechanically.
Pushing actuating lever on left side of console opens
headlamps and pulling lever closes headlamps. Two
(2) meshing gear segments convert the movement, of
the lever to a rotation of 180 degrees. The pivots of
the headlamps lie below the centerline so that with
headlamps in closed position, the headlamp housing
is flush with front sheet metal. Refer to Group 110,
Section “F”, for service procedures on the GT head-
lamp mechanism.
A white indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights
if the headlamps are not completely opened lorclosed The switches of the headlamp electrical sys-
tem are located behind the left headlamp operating,
mechanism.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTSHEADLAMP AIMING
The headlamps must be properly aimed in order to
obtain maximum road illumination and safety that
has been built into the headlighting equipment. With
the Guide T-3 type sealed beam units, proper aiming
is even more important because the increased range
and power of this lamp make even slight variations
from recommended aiming hazardous to approach-
ing motorists. The headlamps must be checked for
proper aim whenever a sealed beam unit is replaced
and after an adjustment or repairs of the front end
sheet metal assembly.
Regardless of method used for checking headlamp
aim, car must be at normal weight, that is, with gas,
oil, water, and spare tire. Tires must be uniformly
inflated to specified pressure. If car will regularly
carry an unusual load in rear compartment, or a
trailer, these loads should be on car when headlamps
are checked. Some States have special requirements
for headlamp aiming adjustment, and these require-
ments should be known and observed.
Horizontal and vertical aiming of each seal beam
unit is provided by two adjusting screws which move
the mounting ring in the body against the tension of
the coil spring. There is no adjustment for focus,
since the sealed beam unit is set for proper focus
during manufacturing assembly.
MAJOR REPAIRHEADLIGHT SWITCH
- OPEL 1900. MANTA
Removal1. Remove instrument cluster cover panel. See Sec-
tion H.
2. Compress retaining springs and pull switch out.
See Figure 1 F-
1.3. Pull multiple socket off switch.
Installation
1: Plug multiple socket in switch and push switch in
panel until clips lock in place.
2. Replace instrument cover and secure with two (2)
screws.

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3. Disassemble headlight assembly from retaini+g
ring. See Figure lF-4.
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tFigure 1 F-4
- Headlight Assembly - Models 57.57R
Installation1. Assemble headlight to retaining rings.;
2. Install to body from inside engine compartmept
with four (4) screws.
3. Connect wiring harness.
Parking Light Housing or Lens Removal1. Remove two screws holding lamp lens.:
2. Remove two screws holding housing. See FigurelF- 5.
Figure lF-5 Remove Parking Light Housing
3. Disconnect wiring harness.1. Apply sealer to housing
2. Connect wiring harness.
3. Replace housing in body with two (2) retaining
screws.4. Replace lamp lens.
REAR STOP, TAIL, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL, OR
BACK-UP LAMP HOUSINGMod&
J-I-53
Removal1. In luggage compartment, unscrew housing attach-
ing nuts. See Figure lF-6.
Figure lF-6 Tail Light Housing Attaching Nuts
Models 5 1-53
Figure lF-7
- Removing Tgil Light Lens - Models
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Installation
1. Connect wiring harness.
2. Replace housing with two (2) screws.
3. Rep&e lens.
Rear RemovalRemove two screws from support bracket aed
remove housing and lens. See Figure lF-10.
,&y...2&L&-i -:,..; 3O’F’OFigure 1 F-10
- Removing Rear Side Marker Lampx
kallationInstall housing and lens with two (2) attach&gSCFSVS.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Light Removal1. Pry courtesy light out of roof frame, as shown in
Figure 1 F-
11.
t2. Pull wires off flat plugs. See Figure lF-12.
Figure lF-12 -Courtesy Light Wire Connections
Installation1. Connect wires to flat plugs, a) red wire, b)
greywire, and c) brown wire.
2. Push light back into roof frame.
Door Jam Switch Removal1. Remove door jam switch
attach’ing screws.
2. Remove switch and disconnect wire.
Installation1. Connect wire to switch.
Figure lF-1 1
- Removing Courtesy LightFigure 1 F-l 3 Removing Parking Light Lens

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2. Install Switch to door jam.
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EXTERlOd LIGHTS. GTLIGHTING SYSTEMSlF- 51
Removing~Parking-Light Housing1.
Remove lamp lens.
2. Remove lamp housing.
3.
Discon$ect electrical wires. See Figure lF-13.
lnstallatioh
1.
Con& electrical wires.2. Install famp housing and lens.
Removal df Front Directional Signal Lamp1.
Remove lamp lens.
2.
Removk lamp housing.
3.
DisconAect electrical wires. See Figure lF-14.Figure
lb14 Removal Front Directional Lamp Lens
Installation1.
Con&t electrical wires.
2. Install lamp housing and lens.
Removal {f Headlamp Sealed Beam1. Rotate fieadlamp to open position.
2.
Remove headlamp shield. See Figure lF-15.3.
Removk headlamp attaching screws and take off
headlamp.; See Figure
lF-16.4. Disconiect electrical wires.
/Installatiot
1. Install headlamp with three (3) attaching screws.
IFigure lF-15 Removing Headlamp Shield
Figure 1 F-16 Removing Headlight Attaching Screws
2. Connect electrical wires.
3. Replace headlamp shield.
Before installation of headlamp shield, adjust head-
lamp for proper aim.
Removal of Rear Directional Signal Lamp. Stop and
Tail Lamp1. Remove lamp lens.

Tigure lG-2 Horn Button and Contact
HAZARD; WARNING FLASHER
The hazard warning flasher is operated by the button
on the
toi, of the steering column. When the button
is
press&@ down and released, all four turn signal
lights
WIU flash. To turn the flasher system off, press
down
oni the button and release. When the hazard
warning
hystem is operating, a flashing light in the
iristrumeht cluster will operate. The hazard warning
flasher
&itch is part of the directional signal switch.
BRAKE $YSTEM WARNING LIGHT
The brak; system warning light is located in the left
side of
tpe instrument cluster assembly. The light
will
come on when the brake pedal is depressed and
the ignition is on if there is a hydraulic leak in the
brake system. The light will go out when the foot is
removed!from the brake pedal. The light will also
glow with the parking brake applied and the ignition
on. (On
Iautomatic transmission equipped vehicles,
light is
a! reminder to release parking brake; and on
manual
fransmission equipped vehicles, light glows
when
the clutch pedal needs adjustment,)
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DlAGNfXlS
SIGNAL SYSTEM
The indiLator light on the dash will show defects in
the directional signal system as follows:
1.
Indic One of
tie switched-on directional signal lamp bulbs
is defective. The other signal lamp will continue to
flash.
Thi most common defect is a burned out bulb.
2.
Indicdtor light on dash stays on when directional
signal
leier is switched to either side. Check flasher
unit. I
SIGNAL SYSTEMSlG- 55
MAJOR REPAIR
Removing and Installing Directional Signal Switch
Proceed as outlined in Group 3, Section E.
HORN REMOVAL
1. Remove grille (GT only).
2. Remove horn bracket attaching bolt.
3. Disconnect wires and remove horn.
Installation
1. Install horn with bracket attaching bolt.
2. Connect horn wire.
3. Install grille (GT only).
Removing Horn Contact
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove horn cap.
3. Bend lockplate tabs down and remove steering
wheel nut, lockplate, and washer.
4. Mark shaft and wheel hub for reassembly align-
ment.
5. Remove steering wheel using Wheel Puller
J-
21686.
6. Remove horn contact from wheel.
installation
1. Replace horn contact.
2. Before installing steering wheel, lubricate return
pin and slide area on directional signal switch return
cams and contact ring.
3. With steering wheel properly aligned to shaft, in-
stall washer, lockplate, and nut. Torque nut to 15
lb.ft.
4. Bend up lockplate tab and install horn cap.
5. Connect battery.

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OPEL 1900
& ‘MANTA (51,53,54,57,57R)
LEFT PARkING LIGHT,
LEFTTAIL LIGHT, LEFTSIDE
MARKER LIGHTS
RIGHT PApKING LIGHT, RIGH TAIL LIGHT, RIGHT
SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS,
SHIFT GUADRANT LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT,
FOG LIGHTS (RALLYE ONLY)
IGNITION IKEY
WARNIN BUZZER, TRUNK LIGHT,
HAZARD WARNING FLA,SHER, COURTESY LIGHT, CLOCK
BACKUP L’IGHTS, BLOWER MOTOR, CIGAR LIGHTER; RADIO,
SAFETY BELT WARNING BUZZER AND LIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER (RALLYE
ONLY), HORN
STOP LIGtiTS,TURN
SlGsNAL AND INDICATOR LIGHT,
PARKING BRAKE WARNING AND BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT,
FUEL GAGE, TEMPERATURE GAGE, OIL PRESSUREINDICATGR LIGHT. CHARGING INDICATOR~LIGHT,
TACHOMETER AND OIL PRESSURE GAGE (RALLYE ONLY)
AIR CONDITIONING
- 20 AMP INLINE F:USE
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5
16
5OPEL GT
(77)WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER, HORN, BACKUP
LIGHT, SP;FETY BELT WARNING BUZZER AND LIGHT
STOP LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL AND INDICATOR LIGHT,
PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (AUTOMATIC ONLY),
BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT, RADIO, TACHOMETER,
OIL PRESiURE GAGE
& INDICATOR LIGHT, FUEL GAGE,
TEMPERATURE GAGE, CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT
CIGAR LIGHTER, BLOWER MOTORIGNITION~KEY WARNING BUZZER, COURTESY LIGHT, CLOCK,
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
LEFT PARKING LIGHTS, LEFT TAIL LIGHT, LEFT REAR
SIDE MAdKER LIGHT
RIGHT PA’RKING LIGHTS, RIGHT TAIL LIGHT, RIGHT REAR
SIDE MAdKER LIGHT
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT.
SHIFT QUADRANT LIGHT
AIR CON,DlTlONlNG
-A/C HAS A 20 AMP INLINE FUSE AND IS
CONNECTED TO THE HOTSIDE OF FUSE NO. 23OlG3

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IINSTRUMENT PANEL
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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
Instrument Panel
- Opel 1900 - Manta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instrument
Panel-GT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIAGNOSIS:
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS:
MAJOR REPAIR:
Instrument Cluster Housing
- Opel 1900 - Manta . .
Windshield Wiper Switch
. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InstrumentCluster
Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InstrumentCluster
Housing-GT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Combined Switch Assemblies
. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CigarLighter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPECIFICATIONS: (Not Applicable)
I H-57
1H-58
1H-59
1H-61
lH-61
1H-61
1H-63
1H-64
DESCF(lPTlON AND OPERATION2. The fog light toggle switch lower half is pushed in.INSTRUFENT PANEL (OPEL 1900. MANTA)
Headligl$ Switch
3. The parking lights and/or low beam headlights are
on.The thr& position light switch controls the head-
lights, @lights, parking lights, side marker lights,
license
plate light and instrument panel lights and is
located
4t the lower left on the instrument panel.
With thk switch knob pulled outward to the first
stop,
thi parking lights, side marker lights, license
plate
ligiit and instrument panel lights will light. Theinstrumdnt panel lights can be turned off by turning
the
lightSwitch knob counterclockwise past the first
detent. IThe fog lights are automatically turned off if the
ignition switch is on and the headlights are on high
beam.
Windshield Wiper Switch
The windshield wiper switch is located on the instru-ment panel to the right of the headlight switch.
By pull&g the lightswitch knob out all the way, the
headlights will also be turned on.
IBy pushing the lower half of this switch in to the first
stop, the wipers will operate at slow speed. By push-ing in to the second stop, the wipers will operate at
fast speed.
Fog
Ligh) Switch (Rallye)The fog
iight toggle switch is located in the instru-
ment cluster to the left of the temperature and fuel
gauge
cl+ster. The fog lights can be turned off at any
time by
t,he toggle switch, but can only be turned on
when: ,
Electrically Heated Rear Window Switch (If
Equipped)The heated rear
wind&v switch is located in the
instrument panel to the right of the clock opening.
1. The ignition switch is on or the engine running.
ITo operate (only possible with the engine running),
push in on the lower half of the switch. When the
rear window is being heated, the switch will
belighted.