1998 OPEL FRONTERA Back

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–1
BODY AND ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
Lighting System 8A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper/Washer System 8B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entertainment 8C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring System 8D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meter and Gauge 8E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Body Structure 8F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 8G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security and Locks 8H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Roof/Convertible Top 8I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior/Interior Trim 8J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIGHTING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 8A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Bulb 8A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 8A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and Associated Parts 8A–4. . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Adjustment 8A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Light Bulb 8A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Light Assembly 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Light Adjustment 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clarence Light Bulb 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Fog Light Bulb (RHD) 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillight Bulb (Body) 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillight Bulb (Bumper) 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License Plate Light Bulb (Body) 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License Plate Light Bulb (Bumper) 8A–9. . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoplight Bulb 8A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Mount Stoplight 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Light Bulb 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Turn Signal Light Bulb 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup Light Bulb 8A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–12
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Dome Light Bulb 8A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Room Light Bulb 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Light Bulb 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map Light Switch/Bulb 8A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter Illumination Bulb 8A–14. . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray Illumination Bulb 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box Illumination Bulb 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8A–12LIGHTING SYSTEM
Backup Light Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove three screws and release the lock at two
positions.
3. Remove the rear combination light(3).
4. Remove the backup light socket/bulb(1) by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb(2) by turning it counterclockwise
while pushing it at the same time.
803RS001
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Dome Light Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the lens(2) by releasing the locks at three
locations.
3. Remove the bulb(1).
805RS005
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

8A–18LIGHTING SYSTEM
Lighting Switch (Combination Switch)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover(5).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove seven screws to remove the steering
cowl(4).
4. Disconnect the SDM (air bag controller) connector
located at lower of the instrument panel driver lower
cover.
5. Remove four fixing screws and disconnect the driver
inflator module connector to remove the driver inflator
module(3).
CAUTION: When carrying a live inflator module,
make sure the bag opening is pointed away from
y o u . I n c a s e o f a n a c c i d e n t a l d e p l o y m e n t , t h e b a g w i l l
then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never
carry the inflator module by the wires or connector
on the underside of the module.
When placing a live inflator module on a bench or
other surface, always face the bag and trim cover up,
away from the surface. This is necessary so that a
free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand
in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
6. Remove the steering wheel(2).
Refer to the Steering Wheel in Steering section.
7. Disconnect the SRS coil assembly connector,
remove four fixing screws to remove the SRS coil
assembly(1).
8. Disconnect the lighting switch connector, remove four
fixing screws to remove the lighting switch(6).
825RS039
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.1. Check to see if the vehicle is in the straight driving
condition and turn the rotary section of the SRS coil
assembly provided to the upper surface of the lighting
switch (combination switch) counterclockwise fully
until it stops.
Then from where it stops, turn it back about 3
rotations to set the alignment marks(7) together
before installing the steering wheel.
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2. Tighten the steering shaft nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 Nꞏm (3.5 kgꞏm/25 lb ft)
3. When connect the double lock type of inflator module
connector, insert the connector completely and lock
at outside.
Imperfect locking may cause malfunction of SRS
system circuit.
4. When installing the steering cowl(11), be sure to pass
the harnesses through the route as shown in the
figure so that the starter switch harness(8), the
combination switch harness(9) and inflator module
harness(10) will not get caught.
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LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–19
Fog Light Switch
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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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the fog light switch(5).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until the switch is
locked securely.

8A–22LIGHTING SYSTEM
Hazard Warning Switch
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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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the hazard warning switch(5).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.

8A–24LIGHTING SYSTEM
Rear Defogger Switch
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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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the rear defogger switch(5).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–25
Seat Heater Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove four fixing screws and disconnect the switch
connectors to remove the front console assembly(4).
3. Push the lock from the back side of the front console
assembly to remove the seat heater switch(5).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push the switch with your fingers until it locks
securely.
Key Remind Switch (Starter Switch)
Removal and Installation
Refer to the removal and installation on steps of the
Starter Switch in this section.

8A–26LIGHTING SYSTEM
Illumination Controller
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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5. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly(4).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
6. Disconnect the connector and push the lock from the
back side of the instrument panel cluster assembly to
remove the illumination controller(5).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. Push in the switch with your fingers until the switch is
locked securely.