1998 OPEL FRONTERA seat

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–26
Special Tools
WARNING: TO AVOID DEPLOYMENT WHEN
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SRS, DO NOT USE
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A
BATTERY–POWERED OR AC–POWERED
VOLTMETER, OHMMETER, ETC., OR ANY TYPE OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT
SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE A
NONPOWERED PROBE–TYPE TESTER.
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE
FOLLOWED CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.
5–8840–2421–0 SRS Driver/Passenger
Load Tool
901RS146The SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool 5–8840–2421–0 is
used only when called for in this section. It is used as a
diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent air
bag assembly deployment.
The load tool has three yellow connectors attached to its
case.
The three small connectors are electrically functional and
serve as resistive load substitutions.
No more than two connectors are used at any time. One
of the small connectors is used to substitute for the load of
the driver air bag assembly when it is connected at the top
of the column to the SRS coil assembly. Another small
connector is used to substitute for the load of the driver air
bag assembly and the SRS coil assembly when it is
connected at the base of the column to the SRS wiring
harness. The third small connector is used to substitute
for the load of the passenger air bag assembly and
pretensioner seat belt assembly when connected to the
passenger air bag assembly and pretensioner seat belt
assembly harness connector.
By substituting the resistance of the load tool when called
for, a determination can be made as to whether an inflator
circuit component is causing system malfunction and
which component is causing the malfunction. The loadtool should be used only when specifically called for in the
diagnostic procedures.
NOTE: If comand to use 5–8840–2421–0 load tool when
repair the pretensioner seat belt, connect load tool
connector to use for driver air bag and/or passenger air
bag connector.
5–8840–0285–0 DVM
901RS153The 5–8840–0285–0 DVM is the preferred DVM for use in
SRS diagnosis and repair. However, 5–8840–0366–0
may be used if 5–8840–0285–0 is not available. No other
DVMs are approved for SRS diagnosis and repair.
Scan Tool
901RW176The Tech 2 is used to read and clear SRS Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs). Refer to the Tech 2 Operators,
Manual for specific information on how to use the Tech 2.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J–27
5–8840–0385–0 Connector Test Adapter
Kit
901RS151The 5–8840–0385–0 Connector Test Adapter Kit must be
used whenever a diagnostic procedure requests
checking or probing a terminal. Using the appropriate
adapter will ensure that no damage to the terminal will
occur from the DVM prove, such as spreading or bending.
The adapter will also give an idea of whether contact
tension is sufficient, helping to find an open or intermittent
open due to poor terminal contact.
5–8840–2468–0 SRS Deployment Tool
901RW106The 5–8840–2468–0 SRS Deployment Tool must be
used for deployment of the undeployed air bag, and/or
pretensioner seat belt.
5–8840–2420–0 SRS Deployment Fixture
901RW199The 5–8840–2420–0 SRS Deployment Fixture must be
used for deployment of the undeployed passenger side
air bag.
5–8840–2469–0 SRS Adapter for Load
To o l .
901RW107The 5–8840–2469–0 SRS Adapter for Load Tool must be
used with 5–8840–2421–0 SRS Driver/Passenger Load
Tool.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–30
Service Precautions for SRS
Component Service
CAUTION: When fasteners are removed, always
reinstall them at the same location from which they
were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use
the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a
fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may
be used. fasteners that are not reused, and those
requiring thread locking compound will be called
out. The correct torque value must be used when
installing fasteners that require it. If the above
conditions are not followed, parts or system damage
could result.
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 “OFF” and turn the steering
wheel so that the vehicle’s wheels are pointing straight
ahead.
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 . R e m o v e g l o v e b o x a s s e m b l y ; R e f e r t o “ P a s s e n g e r a i r
bag assembly replacement” in this section.
4. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly yellow 2–pin
connector behind the glove box assembly.
CAUTION: W i t h t h e “ C – 2 1 ” f u s e r e m o v e d a n d
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
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 section.
3. Connect yellow 2–pin connector at the base of the
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 section.
Handling / Installation / Diagnosis
1. Air bag assembly should not be subjected to
temperatures above 93
C (200F).
2. Air bag assembly, and SDM should not be used if they
have been dropped from a height of 100 centimeters
(3.28 feet) or more.
3. When a SDM is replaced, it must be oriented with the
arrow on the SDM pointing toward the front of the
vehicle. It is very important for the SDM to be located
flat on the mounting surface, parallel to the vehicle
datum line. It is important that the SDM mounting
surface is free of any dirt or other foreign material.
4. Do not apply power to the SRS unless all components
are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as
this will set a diagnostic trouble code.
5. The “SRS Diagnostic System Check” must be the
starting point of any SRS diagnostics. The “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” will verify proper “AIR
BAG” warning lamp operation and will lead you to the
correct chart to diagnose any SRS malfunctions.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect
parts replacements.
Inspections Required After An Accident
CAUTION: C e r t a i n S R S c o m p o n e n t s m u s t b e
replaced after a frontal crash involving air bag
deployment.
In all types of accidents regardless of “Air Bag”
deployment, visually inspect all of the following
components and replace as required:
— Driver air bag assembly
— Passenger air bag assembly
— Driver pretensioner assembly
— Passenger pretensioner assembly
— Steering wheel
— SRS coil assembly
— Steering column
— Knee bolster and instrument panel mounting
attachments
— Driver seat and belt
— Passenger seat and belt
—SDM
SDM always should be checked according to “SDM
Replacement Guidelines.”

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J–49
10. Install glove box cover.
11. Install glove box assembly with lid.
12. Install ECM and SDM cover.
13. Install rear console assembly and connect harness
connector.14. Install front console assembly.
15. Install gear control knob.
16. Enable the SRS (Refer to “Enabling the SRS” in this
section).
Pretensioner Seat Belt (If so equipped)
Service Precaution
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
AROUND THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT OR THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WIRING, FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW TO TEMPORARILY
DISABLE THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD
RESULT IN POSSIBLE THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED THE PRETENSIONER
SEAT BELT REPAIR.
AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY
GLASSES WHEN PERFORMING THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT. WHEN DEPLOY A LIVE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT AT OUTSIDE THE
VEHICLE, DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS
TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHOULED ALWAYS BE
THE FINAL STEP IN THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Parts Location
760RW028
Legend
(1) Seat
(2) Pretensioner Cover
(3) Bolt
(4) Pretensioner Harness
(5) Pretensioner
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK”, remove key.
2. Remove the foot rest located behind the seat.
3. Remove the cover on seat slide.
4. Disconnect the 2-pin connector at the base of the
seat.
5. Remove four fixing bolts the seat slide and remove
seat.
6. Remove the pretensioner seat belt cover.
7. Remove the pretensioner seat belt assembly.
Installation
1. Install the pretensioner seat belt assembly.
2. Install the pretensioner seat belt cover.
3. Install the seat on seat slide and four fixing bolts.
4. Connect the yellow 2-pin connector at the base of the
seat.
5. Install the cover on seat slide.
6. Install the foot rest located behind the seat.

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–14
warning lamp is performing the bulb check, unless DTC
17 or DTC 26 is detected. When a scan tool “Clear
Codes” command is issued and the malfunction is stillpresent, the DTC will not reappear until the next ignition
cycle.
DTC 15 Passenger Deployment loop Resistance High
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” Performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to The “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Use scan tool data list function, read and record the passenger
deployment loop resistance.
Is passenger resist. more than 2.9 ohms?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Make sure the passenger air bag assembly yellow 2–pin
connector located behind the glove box assembly is seated
properly.
Is the yellow 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat passenger
Air Bag assembly
yellow 2–pin
connector
properly
Go to Step 7
41. Disconnect and inspect the passenger air bag assembly
yellow 2–pin connector located behind the glove box
assembly.
2. If ok, reconnect the passenger air bag assembly 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 15 current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 7
51. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Disconnect SRS coil and passenger air bag assembly, yellow
2–pin connector located at the base of the steering column and
behind the glove box assembly.
3. Connect 5–8840–2421–0 SRS driver / passenger load tool
and appropriate adapters to SRS coil and passenger air bag
assembly harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 15 Current?
Go to Step 6
Ignition switch
“Off”
Replace the
passenger air
bag assembly
Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been an increase in the total circuit resistance of t h e
passenger inflator deployment loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB07–YEL/GRN and IB08–YEL/RED, and SDM
connector terminal “15” and “16” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness
Go to Step 7
Go to Chart A
71. Reconnect all components ensure all component are properly
mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was This step finished?
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 7

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–16
check, unless DTC 17 or DTC 26 is detected. When a
scan tool “Clear Codes” command is issued and themalfunction is still present, the DTC will not reappear until
the next ignition cycle.
DTC 16 Passenger Deployment loop Resistance Low
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Using scan tool data list function, read and record the
passenger deployment loop resistance.
Is passenger resist. less than 1.4 ohms?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Make sure the passenger air bag assembly yellow 2–pin
connector located behind the glove box assembly is seated
properly.
Is the yellow 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat passenger
air bag assembly
yellow 2–pin
connector
properly
Go to Step 7
41. Disconnect and inspect the passenger air bag assembly
yellow 2–pin connector located behind the glove box
assembly.
2. If ok, reconnect the passenger air bag assembly 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 16 Current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 7
51. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Disconnect SRS coil and passenger air bag assembly, yellow
2–pin connector located at the base of the steering column and
behind the glove box assembly.
3. Connect 5–8840–2421–0 SRS driver/passenger load tool and
appropriate adapters to SRS coil and passenger air bag
assembly harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 16 current?
Go to Step 6
Ignition switch
“Off”
Replace the
passenger air
bag assembly
Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been a decrease in the total circuit resistance of the
passenger inflator deployment loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB07–YEL/GRN and IB08–YEL/RED, and SDM
connector terminal “15” and “16” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness
Go to Step 7
Go to Chart A
71. Reconnect all components, ensure all component are properly
mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was this step finished?
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 7

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–18
DTC 17 Passenger Deployment Loop Open
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Using scan tool data list function, read and record the
passenger differential voltage.
Is passenger VDIF 0.425 volts or more?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Make sure the passenger air bag assembly yellow 2–pin
connector located behind the glove box assembly is seated
properly.
Is the yellow 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat passenger
air bag assembly
yellow 2–pin
connector
properly
Go to Step 7
41. Disconnect and inspect the passenger air bag assembly
yellow 2–pin connector located behind the glove box
assembly.
2. If ok, reconnect the passenger air bag assembly 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON”.
Is DTC 17 current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 7
51. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Disconnect SRS coil and passenger air bag assembly, yellow
2–pin connector located at the base of the steering column and
behind the glove box assembly.
3. Connect 5–8840–2421–0 SRS driver / passenger load tool
and appropriate adapters to SRS coil and passenger air bag
assembly harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 17 current?
Go to Step 6
Ignition switch
“Off”
Replace the
passenger air
bag assembly
Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been an open circuit resistance in the passenger
deployment loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB07–YEL/GRN and IB08–YEL/RED, and SDM
connector terminal “15” and “16” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness
Go to Step 7
Go to Chart A
71. Reconnect all components ensure all component are properly
mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was this step finished?
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 7

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–24
Diagnostic Aids:
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a poor
connection at terminals “1” and “2” of the SRS coil 2–pin
connector at the base of the steering column, terminal “1”
and “2” of the driver air bag assembly 2–pin connector at
the top of the steering column, SDM terminals “3” and “4”
or a poor wire to terminal connection in IB05–YEL orIB06–YEL/BLK. The test for this diagnostic trouble code
is only run while the “AIR BAG” warning lamp is
performing the bulb check, unless DTC 17 or DTC 26 is
detected. When a scan tool “Clear Codes” command is
issued and the malfunction is still present, the DTC will not
reappear until the next ignition cycle.
DTC 21 Driver Deployment Loop Resistance High
StepActionYe sNo
1Perform the “SRS Diagnostic System Check”.
Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Use scan tool data list function, read and record the driver
deployment loop resistance.
Is driver resistance more than 3.7 ohms?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “OFF.”
2. Disconnect SRS coil assembly yellow 2–pin connector located
at base of steering column is seated properly.
Is the 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat SRS coil
assembly 2–pin
connector
properly
Go to Step 8
41. Disconnect and inspect the SRS coil assembly yellow 2–Pin
connector located base of steering column.
2. If ok, reconnect the SRS coil assembly yellow 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 21 current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 8
51. Ignition switch “OFF.”
2. Disconnect SRS coil and passenger air bag assembly, yellow
2–pin connector located at the base of steering column and
behind the glove box assembly.
3. Connect SRS driver / passenger load tool 5–8840–2421–0
and appropriate adapter to SRS coil and passenger air bag
assembly harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 21 current?
Go to Step 6Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been a increase in the total circuit resistance of the
driver deployment loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB05–YEL and IB06–YEL/BLK, and SDM connector
terminal “3” and “4” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness
Go to Step 8
Go to Chart A