1973 OPEL GT-R headlamp

HOOD, FENDERS, AND GRILLEBA- 5
2. Remove headlamp assembly and remove multiple
plug from wire set.
3. Disconnect Bowden control wire(B). Loosen link-
age at the clamp screw (A) and disconnect linkage in
direction of arrows. See Figure SA-9.Figure EA.9 Disconnecting Linkage
4. Mark support plate at its circumference and
remove it. The marking facilitates the adjustment on
reinstallation. See Figure
SA-2.5. Mark swivel plate at its circumference and remove
it. See Figure
8A-3.Figure EA.10 Removing Headlamp Assembly6. To avoid damage cover headlamp upper and lower
edges with tape.
Turn headlamp 90 degrees and carefully remove
headlamp housing in direction of arrow. See Figure
8A-10.7. Through access hole on fender underside, remove
the two attaching screws and the screw at the upper
deflector panel. See Figure
8A-11.Figure EA.1 1 Locking Mechanism Attaching Screws
8. Prior to removing, mark the individual single
plugs (left headlamp only) and remove lock assem-
bly. See Figure
8A-12.Figure EA.1 2 Headlamp and Headlamp Indicator
Switches

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9. On installation make sure that the gaps between
headlamp housing in closed position and headlamp
opening is equal all round and housing is flush in its
height with the body.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HEADLAMP
CABLE ASSEMBLY
Removal1. Remove cotter pin. See Figure
EA-13 “CL”2. Remove trunion block and nut. See Figure SA-13
“D.”
3. Remove outer adjusting nut and pull cable
through bearing. See Figure 8A-13 “B.”
4. Pull cable through front chassis support.
5. Hoist car.
6. Remove wire clip and unsnap ball seat at control
lever. See Figure 8A-14 “A.”
7. Remove ball-socket and lock nut. See Figure SA-
14
“B.”8. Remove rear adjusting nut. See Figure 8A-14
“CL”9. Remove cable from retainers.
Figure SA-13 Removing Headlamp Trunion Block
Installation10. Thread cable through bearing and clip retainers.Figure 8A-14 Removing Ball Seat at Control Lever
11. Install adjusting lock nut approximately
l/2” on
thread. See Figure 8A-13 “B.’
12. Install lock nut and ball stud on end of cable. See
Figure 8A-14 “B.”
13. Connect ball stud to control lever with clip. See
Figure 8A-14 “A.”
14. Adjust lock nut under vehicle for maximum cable
length. See Figure 8A-14
“CL”15. Thread cable through proper openings in body
and install adjusting lock nut, trunion lock nut, trun-
ion, and lock clip.
16. Adjust cable length for proper headlight operat-
ion.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF RADIATOR
GRILLE
(GT)
RemovalRemove screws securing grille screen to opening.
InstallationInstall grille screen to opening and secure with
screws.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
RADIATOR GRILLE EXTENSIONS
(GTI
Removal
1. Remove hex head screw and washer holding grille
extension to baffle plate.

9A-6 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
b. Remove retaining screw in headlamp lever handle
and remove handle.c. Console cover is held in place by four push button
type studs, unsnap studs by prying cover up and
work cover upwards over shift lever and rubber shift
lever boot.
5. Remove left cover and right plug in instrument
panel cover and through openitigs remove instru-
ment panel attaching screws (points A and B). See
Figures 9A-7 and 9A-8. At this point it will be neces-
sary to lower the steering column, refer to Group 3
for this procedure.6. Remove two multiple wire plug connectors from
steering column harness.
7. Detach speedo cable
8. Remove
dir&ional signal flasher unit. See Figure9A-9.
Figure
9A-9 Directional Flasher Unit
9. Remove 6 instrument cluster retaining screws. See
Figure 9A-10.
Figure
9A-7 Instrument Panel Cover Screw Cover and
Plug LocationsFigure SA-10 Removing Instrument Cluster detaining
SCWWSFigure
SA-8 Location of Hidden Screws10. Grasp instrument cluster and pull straight back,
being careful of wires, etc. See Figure 9A-11.
11. Unscrew heater controls (A) and support bracket
(B). See Figure 9A-12.
12. Disconnect heater and defroster duct
hoses’frominstrument panel. See Figure 9A-13.

Subject
Page NumbelSubjectPage Number4.Speed Manual I..
Clutch
Detent Cable Adjustment
:Differential
Directional Signal Switch
Repair Opel 1900 & Manta
Repair GT
:Disassembly of
4.Speed Manual Transmission
DistributorFunction of Valves and Hydraulic Control Units
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................
74-21
Fuse Chart..............................lG-56
Fusible Link.............................
lA-8Specifications.
Point Replacement..
..,78-127A-
17c-9148-73E-393E-4878.23
1C-26
1 c-20
GEGas Tank See Fuel Tank
General Specifications
Engine...............................6A-28
Opel 3.Speed Automatic
.................7C-134
Transmission, Manual.,
..................78-33
Clutch...............................7A-7
Body................................ZA-4
Governor Drive Gear
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-103
Grille
Opel 1900 & Manta.....................8A-7
GT..................................8A-6 Electrically Heated Rear Window
Engine
General Description
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Trouble Diagnosis
Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust System
Removal and Installation
External Oil Leaks,
Opel 3 Speed Automatic
FFast Idle Adjustment
..................
Filter-Engine Oil
......................
Fluid Checking Procedure Transmission
Opel 3Speed Automatic.............
Frame-Opel 1900 & Manta.............
Frame
GT-Opel......................
SWVOOpel Xipeed Automatic...........
Front Suspension
Opel1900&Manta.................
GT..............................
Front Wheel Alignment................
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
All Series.........................
Fuel Gauge
Trouble Diagnosis
Opell$OO&Manta...............
GT............................
Fuel Pump Operation..................
Fuel System
Fuel Tank (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Lines (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Tank
(GT)....................
Fuel Gauge Tank Unit
(GT)...........
Fuel Lines
(GT)....................
Fuel Tank Removal and Installation....
Cleaning Tank.....................
lH-576A-268-326A-46A-66A-126D-427C-816E-51
oc-77C~Bl2B-826-77c-1003A-23A-23C-223A-4
HHazard Warning Flasher
....................lG-55
Headlamp Aiming
.........................1 F-46
Headlamp Switch
Opel 190.0 & Manta
.....................1 F-46
Headlamp Mechanism GT
..................8A-2
Heater System Opel 1900 &Manta
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-11
Description and Operation
................9A-10
Adjustments and Minor Service............9A-12
Removal and Installation
.................9A-12
Specifications..........................$A-16
Heater System GT
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-4
Description and Operation
................9A-2
Adjustments and Minor Service
............9A-4
Removal and Installation.................9A-5
Specifications..........................$A-9Horn
Operation.............................lG-54
Hydraulic Operation
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-64
IIdentification Number Vehicle...............
OA-1ldle.Adjustment
..........................6E-51
Inflation Pressures, Tires.
...................36-62
Ignition Coil
Specifications.
.........................
lC-26Identification, Engine
......................
OA-1Ignition System
Timing...............................
lC-20Instrument Panel Parts Removal