1998 OPEL FRONTERA Back

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–27
Power/Winter 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 power/winter switch(5).
825RW204
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.

8A–28LIGHTING SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
Light and Bulb Specifications
D08RW539
Legend
(1) Dome Light
(2) Luggage Room Light
(3) Courtesy Light
(4) Side Turn Signal Light
(5) Front Turn Signal Light
(6) Clearance Light
(7) Front Combination Light
(8) Headlight
(9) Fog Light(10) Meter
(11) Map Light
(12) High Mount Step Light
(13) License Plate Light
(14) Rear combination Light
(15) Taillight/Stoplight
(16) Rear Fog Light
(17) Backup Light
(18) Rear Turn Signal Light.

LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–29
Light NameRated PowerNumber of
BulbsLens ColorRemarks
Headlight60w/55w2WhiteHalogen
FrontTurn signal light21w2Whitecombination
lightClearance light5w2Amber
FRT fog light55w2WhiteHalogen
Taillight/Stoplight5w/21w2Red
RearBumperTurn signal light21w2Ambercombination
lightTaillight/Stoplight5w/21w2RedBodyTurn signal light21w2Amber
Backup light21w2White
RR fog light21w2Red
Side turn signal light5w2Amber
License plate lightBumper5w2White
Body5W1White
High mount stoplight——RedLED
Map light5w2White
Dome light10w1White
Luggage room light8w1White
Courtesy light3.8w2White
A/C SW60mA1
RR defogger SW0.84w1
Mirror defogger SW0.84w1
FRT fog light SW0.7w1
RR fog light SW0.7w1
Cruise (Set)1.4w1Meter
Cruise (Main)1.4w1Meter
Check trans3w1Meter
Anti-theft3w1Warning box
Turn signal1.4w2Meter
Golw1.4w1Meter
Water sedimenter1.4w1Meter
Indicator/High beam1.4w1MeterWa rnin g
lightABS1.4w1Meter
Check engine1.4w1Meter
Low fuel1.4w1Meter
4WD1.4w1Meter
Oil Pressure1.4w1Meter
Brake system1.4w1Meter
Charge1.4w1Meter
Seat belt2w1Meter
A/T shift position0.91w7Meter
A/T oil temp3w1Meter

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM8B–7
Rear Wiper/Washer System
General Description
The circuit consists of the starter switch, rear wiper &
washer switch, rear wiper motor, rear washer motor and
rear intermittent relay.When the wiper & washer switch is turned on with the
starter switch on, the battery voltage is applied to the
wiper motor to activate the wiper.
The washer motor squirts glass cleaning fluid while the
washer switch is being pushed. The intermittent relay is
used to control motion of the wiper.
Rear Wiper and Washer 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(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
821RW024
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 wiper & washer switch(5).
821RW023
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.

8B–12WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
Headlight Wiper and Washer 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(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
821RW024
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 headlight wiper switch(5).
825RW245
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.

8C–2ENTERTAINMENT
Cigarette Lighter
General Description
When the cigarette lighter is pushed in with the starter
s w i t c h a t e i t h e r “ A C C ” o r “ O N ” p o s i t i o n , a c i r c u i t i s f o r m e d
in the cigarette lighter case to heat the lighter coil.
The cigarette lighter is sprung back to its original position
after the lighter coil is heated.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the lower cluster assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly removal
steps in Body Structure section.
3. Disconnect the connectors, remove the socket of the
illumination light, the retaining ring(7), the outer
case(6), the cigarette lighter(3) and socket(4), the
bezel(5) and then remove the cigarette lighter
assembly(2).
826RS007
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.
1. When installing the bezel, align the projected portion
of the socket with the notch of the bezel.

ENTERTAINMENT8C–3
Digital Clock
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.
821RW024
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 digital clock(5).
821RW034
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.

5. The wiring harness between engine and chassis
should be long enough (2). Tension of the wire (1) may
causes chafing or damage due to various vibrations.
Splicing Wire
1. If the harness is taped, remove the tape. To avoid wire
insulation damage, use a sewing “seam ripper”
(available from sewing supply stores) to cut open the
harness.
If the harness has a black plastic conduit, simply pull
out the desired wire.
2. Begin by cutting as little wire off the harness as
possible. You may need the extra length of wire later
if you decide to cut more wire off to change the location
of a splice. You may have to adjust splice locations to
make certain that each splice is at least 1–1/2”
(40 mm) away from other splices, harness branches,
or connectors.
3 . W h e n r e p l a c i n g a w i r e , u s e a w i r e o f t h e s a m e s i z e a s
the original wire.
Check the stripped wire for nicks or cut stands. If the
wire is damaged, repeat the procedure on a new
section of wire. The two stripped wire ends should be
equal in length.
4. Select the proper clip to secure the splice.
To determine the proper clip size for the wire being
spliced, follow the directions included with your clips.
Select the correct anvil on the crimper. (On most
crimpers your choice is limited to either a small or
large anvil.)
Overlap the two stripped wire ends and hold them
between your thumb and forefinger as shown in the
figure.
The center the spline clip (1) under the stripped wires
and hold it in place.
Open the crimping tool to its full width and rest one
handle on a firm flat surface.
Center the back of the splice clip on the proper anvil
and close the crimping tool to the point where the back
of the splice clip touches the wings of the clip.
Make sure that the clip and wires are still in the correct
position. Then, apply steady pressure until the
crimping tool closes as shown in the figure.
2
11