1998 OPEL FRONTERA engine coolant

6B–6
ENGINE COOLING
Draining and Refilling Cooling
System
Before draining the cooling system, inspect the system
and perform any necessary service to ensure that it is
clean, does not leak and is in proper working order. The
engine coolant (EC) level should be between the “MIN”
and “MAX” lines of reserve tank when the engine is cold.
If low, check for leakage and add EC up to the “MAX” line.
There should not be any excessive deposit of rust or
scales around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and
the EC should also be free from oil.
Replace the EC if excessively dirty.
1. Completely drain the cooling system by opening the
drain plug (2) at the bottom of the radiator.
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2. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE DANGER OF BEING
BURNED, DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP WHILE THE
ENGINE AND RADIATOR ARE STILL HOT.
SCALDING FLUID AND STEAM CAN BE BLOWN OUT
UNDER PRESSURE.
3. Disconnect all hoses from the EC reserve tank.
Scrub and clean the inside of the reserve tank with
soap and water. Flush it well with clean water, then
drain it. Install the reserve tank and hoses.
4. Refill the cooling system with the EC using a solution
that is at least 50 percent antifreeze but no more than
70 percent antifreeze.
5. Fill the radiator to the base of the filler neck.
Fill the EC reserve tank to “MAX” line when the engine
is cold.
6. Block the drive wheels and firmly apply the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission to “P” (Park)
or a manual transmission to neutral.
7. Remove the radiator cap. Start the engine and warm
it up at 2,500
3,000 rpm for about 30 minutes.
8. When the air comes out from the radiator filler neck
and the EC level has gone down, replenish with the
EC. Repeat this procedure until the EC level does not
go down. Then stop the engine and install the radiator
cap. Let the engine cool down.9. After the engine has cooled, replenish with EC up to
the “MAX” line of the reserve tank.
10. Start the engine. With the engine running at 3,000
rpm, make sure there is no running water sound from
the heater core (behind the center console).
11. If the running water sound is heard, repeat steps 8 to
10.

ENGINE COOLING6B–7
Water Pump
Water Pump and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Timing Belt
(2) Idle Pulley(3) Water Pump Assembly
(4) Gasket
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Radiator hose (on inlet pipe side).
4. Remove timing belt. Refer to “Timing Belt” in this
manual.
5. Remove Idle pulley.
6. Remove water pump assembly.
7. Remove gasket.
Inspection
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if extreme
wear or damage is found during inspection. Should any of
the following problems occur, the entire water pump
assembly must be replaced:
Crack in the water pump body
EC leakage from the seal unit
Play or abnormal noise in the bearing
Cracks or corrosion in the impeller.
Installation
1. Install gasket, clean the mating surface of gasket
before installation.2. Install water pump assembly and tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5 Kgꞏm/18 lb ft)
Tightening order
The tightening order are in the illustrate.
NOTE: To prevent the oil leakage, apply the LOCTITE
262 or an equivalent, to the arrow marked fixing bolt
thread.
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6B–8
ENGINE COOLING
3. Idle pulley
Install idle pulley and tighten bolt to the specified
torque.
Torque: 52 Nꞏm (5.3 Kgꞏm/38 lb ft)4. Timing beltInstall timing belt. Refer to timing belt installation
step in “Timing Belt” in this manual.
5. Connect radiator inlet hose and replenish EC.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
Thermostat
Thermostat and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Thermostat Housing
(2) Thermostat
(3) Outlet Pipe
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator and engine.
3. Disconnect radiator hose from the inlet pipe.
4. Remove thermostat housing.
5. Remove thermostat(2).
Inspection
Suspend the thermostat in a water–filled container using
thin wire. Place a thermometer next to the thermostat.
Do not directly heat the thermostat.
Gradually increase the water temperature. Stir the water
so that the entire water is same temperature.
031RS003Confirm the temperature when the valve first begins to
open.
Valve opening temperature 74.5C
78.5C
(166.1
F 173.3F)
Confirm the temperature when the valve is fully opened.
Valve full open temperature and lift More than
8.5mm (0.33 in) at 90
C (194F)
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if extreme
wear or damage is found during inspection.
Installation
1. Install thermostat into the outlet pipe(4) making sure
that the air hole is in the up position.
2. Install thermostat housing and tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.5 Kgꞏm/18 lb ft)
3. Installation rubber hose.
4. Replenish engine coolant (EC).
5. Start engine and check for EC leakage.

6B–10
ENGINE COOLING
6. Disconnect the reserve tank hose(4) from radiator.
7. Remove bracket(5).
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8. Lift up and remove the radiator assembly with hose,
taking care not to damage the radiator core with a fan
blade.
9. Remove rubber cushions on both sides at the bottom.
Inspection
Radiator Cap
Measure the valve opening pressure of the pressurizing
valve with a radiator filler cap tester.
Replace the cap if the valve opening pressure is outside
the standard range.
Valve opening pressure kPa (psi) 88.3
117.7
(12.8
17.1)
Cap tester: 5–8840–0277–0
Adapter: 5–8840–2603–0
Check the condition of the vacuum valve in the center of
the valve seat side of the cap. If considerable rust or dirt is
found, or if the valve seat cannot be moved by hand, clean
or replace the cap.Valve opening vacuum kPa (psi) 1.96
4.91
(0.28
0.71)
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Radiator Core
1. A bent fin may result in reduced ventilation and
overheating may occur. All bent fins must be
straightened. Pay close attention to the base of the fin
when it is being straightened.
2. Remove all dust, bugs and other foreign material.
Flushing the Radiator
Thoroughly wash the inside of the radiator and the engine
coolant passages with cold water and mild detergent.
Remove all signs of scale and rust.
Cooling System Leakage Check
Use a radiator cap tester to force air into the radiator
through the filler neck at the specified pressure of 196 kPa
(28.5 psi) with a cap tester:
Leakage from the radiator
Leakage from the coolant pump
Leakage from the water hoses
Check the rubber hoses for swelling.

ENGINE COOLING6B–11
Cap tester: 5–8840–0277–0
Adapter: 5–8840–2603–0
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Installation
1. Install rubber cushions on both sides of radiator
bottom.
2. Install radiator assembly with hose, taking care not to
damage the radiator core with a fan blade.
3. Install bracket (6) and support the radiator upper tank
with the bracket (5) and secure the radiator.
4. Connect reserve tank hose (4).
5. Install lower fan guide (3).
6. Connect radiator inlet hose and outlet hose to the
engine.
7. Connect oil cooler hose (1) to automatic
transmission.
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8. Connect battery ground cable.
9. Pour engine coolant up to filler neck of radiator, and
up to MAX mark of reserve tank.
111 R S 0 0 1Important operation (in case of 100% engine coolant
change) procedure for filling with engine coolant.
1. Make sure that the engine is cool.
2. Open radiator cap pour coolant up to filler neck.
3. Pour coolant into reservoir tank up to “MAX” line.
4. Tighten radiator cap and start the engine. After
idling for 2 to 3 minutes, stop the engine and
reopen radiator cap. If the water level is lower,
replenish.
WARNING: WHEN THE COOLANT IS HEATED TO A
HIGH TEMPERATURE, BE SURE NOT TO LOOSEN
OR REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP. OTHERWISE YOU
MIGHT GET SCALDED BY HOT VAPOR OR BOILING
WATER. TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP, PUT A
PIECE OF THICK CLOTH ON THE CAP AND LOOSEN
THE CAP SLOWLY TO REDUCE THE PRESSURE
WHEN THE COOLANT HAS BECOME COOLER.
5. After tightening radiator cap, warm up the engine
at about 2000 rpm. Set heater adjustment to the
highest temperature position, and let the coolant
circulate also into heater water system.
6. Check to see the thermostat has opened through
the needle position of water thermometer,
conduct a 5–minute idling again and stop the
engine.
7. When the engine has been cooled, check filler
neck for water level and replenish if required.
Should extreme shortage of coolant is found,
check the cooling system and reservoir tank hose
for leakage.
8. Pour coolant into reservoir tank up tp “MAX” line.

ENGINE COOLING6B–13
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
M/TA/T
Cooling systemEngine coolant forced circulation
Radiator(1 tube in row) Tube type corrugated (2 tube in row)
Heat radiation capacity68,000 kcal/h77,000 kcal/h
Heat radiation area9.445m (0.878ft)11 . 2 1 m (1.04ft)
Radiator front area0.302m (0.028ft)
Radiator dry weight39N (8.8lb)44N (9.9lb)
Radiator cap valve opening pressure93.3 122.7kpa (13.5 17.8psi)
Engine coolant capacity2.5lit (2.6U.S q.t.)2.4lit (2.5U.S q.t.)
Engine coolant pumpCentrifugal impeller type
Delivery300 (317) or more
Pump speed5000 50 rpm
ThermostatWax pellet type with air hole
Valve opening temperature74.5 78.5C (166.1 173.3F)
Engine coolant total capacity10.4lit (11.0U.S qt)10.5lit (11.1U.S qt)
Torque Specifications
Nꞏm (Kgꞏm/lb ft)
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6E–3 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0351
Ignition 1 Control Circuit 6E–206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0352
Ignition 2 Control Circuit 6E–209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0353
Ignition 3 Control Circuit 6E–212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0354
Ignition 4 Control Circuit 6E–215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0355
Ignition 5 Control Circuit 6E–218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0356
Ignition 6 Control Circuit 6E–221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0402
EGR Pintle Crank Error 6E–224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0404
EGR Open Stuck 6E–226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0405
EGR Low Voltage 6E–228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0406
EGR High Voltage 6E–231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0502
VSS Circuit Low Input 6E–234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0562
System Voltage Low 6E–237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0563
System Voltage High 6E–239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0601
PCM Memory 6E–240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1154
HO2S Circuit Transition Time Ratio Bank 2
Sensor 1 6E–241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1171
Fuel System Lean During Acceleration 6E–245. . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1380
ABS Rough Road ABS System Fault 6E–248. . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1404
EGR Closed Stuck 6E–249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1508
IAC System Low RPM 6E–251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1509
IAC System High RPM 6E–254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1618
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) PCM
Interprocessor Communication Error 6E–257. . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1625
PCM Unexpected Reset 6E–258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1640
Driver-1-Input High Voltage 6E–259. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symptom Diagnosis 6E–262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Matrix Table 6E–288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 6E–291. . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 6E–292. . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 6E–292.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 6E–293. . . . . . . . . . .
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 6E–295. . . . . . .
Knock Sensor (KS) 6E–296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor 6E–297. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 6E–297.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 6E–298. . . . . . . . . .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 6E–298. . . . . . . . .
EEPROM 6E–300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch 6E–300
. . . .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 6E–301. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 6E–302. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Air Filter 6E–303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 6E–304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Chamber 6E–305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Cable Assembly 6E–305. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Pedal Replacement 6E–308. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter Cap 6E–310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 6E–310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge Unit 6E–313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Injectors 6E–314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pressure Regulator 6E–315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Metering System 6E–317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Assembly 6E–318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Relay 6E–319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Rail Assembly 6E–319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 6E–321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Body (TB) 6E–323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Ignition System 6E–324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter 6E–325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Relay 6E–325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister Hoses 6E–326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister 6E–326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid 6E–327. . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank Vent Valve 6E–328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Valve 6E–328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve 6E–329.
Wiring and Connectors 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Connectors and Terminals 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . .
Wire Harness Repair: Twisted Shielded
Cable 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twisted Leads 6E–331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather-Pack Connector 6E–332. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Com-Pack III 6E–333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metri-Pack 6E–333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (PCM and Sensors) 6E–335. . .
58X Reference PCM Input 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Request Signal 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 6E–335. . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor and
Signal 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 6E–335
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read
Only Memory (EEPROM) 6E–336. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Control Heated Oxygen Sensors 6E–336. . . .
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 6E–336. . . . .

6E–5 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Specifications
Tightening Specifications
ApplicationNꞏmLb Ft.Lb In.
Camshaft Position Sensor Retaining Screw9—78
Crankshaft Position Sensor Mounting Bolt10—87
EGR Bolt2821—
EGR Nut2821—
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor207.7—
Fuel Drain Plug2922—
Fuel Pressure Regulator Attaching Screw6.5—60
Fuel Rail Bolts2518—
Fuel Tank Undercover Retaining Bolts3627—
Heated Oxygen Sensor4231—
Lower Intake Manifold to Engine Block Bolts2518—
Lower Intake Manifold to Engine Block Nuts2518—
Spark Plugs1813—
Throttle Body Mounting Bolts2518—
Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts2518—
VSS Retaining Bolt13—120
Vehicle Type Specifications
ECAUSTRALIA
THAILAND
SOUTH-EA
ST-ASIA
LATIN
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CONTRIES
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