1998 OPEL FRONTERA instrument cluster

8F–48BODY STRUCTURE
Instrument Panel Assembly
Parts Location
This illustration is based on RHD and W/SRS.
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Legend
(1) Front Defroster Grille
(2) Vent Duct Assembly
(3) Instrument Harness Assembly
(4) Side Defroster Grille
(5) Meter Assembly
(6) Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly
(7) Driver Knee Bolster Assembly (W/SRS)
(8) Instrument Panel Driver Lower Cover
Assembly
(9) Radio Assembly(10) Lower Cluster Assembly
(11) Front Console Assembly
(12) Glove Box
(13) Instrument Panel Passenger Lower Cover
Assembly
(14) Passenger Knee Bolster Reinforcement
Assembly
(15) Control Lever Assembly
(16) Passenger Inflator Module (W/SRS)
(17) Instrument Panel Assembly

8F–49 BODY STRUCTURE
Removal
CAUTION: For precautions on installation or
removal of SRS—air bag system, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — AIR BAG in
Restraint section.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove front console assembly.
Remove the 4 fixing screws and disconnect the
switch connectors.
3. Remove lower cluster assembly.
Remove the 3 fixing screws (1) in order to
disconnect the cigarette lighter (3) and the
illumination (2) connectors.
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4. Remove glove box.
Remove the 2 fixing screws.
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5. Remove instrument panel passenger lower cover
assembly.
Remove the 7 fixing screws (1) and 1 clip (2).
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6. Remove passenger knee bolster reinforcement
assembly.
Remove the 4 fixing bolts (2) and 4 nuts (1).
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11. Remove passenger inflator module (W/SRS).
From the back of the instrument panel, remove the
4 fixing nuts (2) on the passenger inflator module (3)
and the 2 fixing nuts (1) and washers on the support
bracket (4), then disengage the 2 clips in order to
remove the passenger inflator module.
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12. Remove instrument panel cluster assembly.
Remove the 5 fixing screws (2) and pull the main
unit toward you and remove the clips at the 4
positions (1). Disconnect the switch connectors.
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8F–53 BODY STRUCTURE
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Order Of Removal/Installation Steps For Each Item
Removal Item
Removal ProcedureRemoval Step
Front console assem-
blyShift knob (M/T), Power & Winter SW (A/T), Transfer knob, Seat
heater/Miller SW conn. and 4 screws1, 2
Lower cluster assem-
bly3 screws, Ciger lighter conn. and Ashtray illumination conn.13
Glove box2 screws4
Instrument panel pas-
senger lower cover7 screws and 1 clip15
Passenger knee bol-
ster reinforcement4 nuts and 4 bolts16
Instrument panel driver
lower coverEngine hood opening fixing screw, 2 screws, 1 bolt, 1 clip and fasten-
ers at 4 positions13, 7
Driver knee bolster6 nuts13, 7, 8
Front defroster grilleClaws at 8 positions9
Instrument panel as-
sembly2 bolts (SRS adjust bracket cross beam), A/C control cable (Unit
side at 3 position), Instrument harness connector (Driver side 5 posi-
tion, assist side 3 position), SRS module conn., Radio antenna jack,
Earth cable, 9 bolts and 3 nuts110
Passenger inflator
module4 nuts (SRS moduleInstrument panel), 2 nuts 0 and 2 washers
(SRS module
support bracket) and 2 clips
16, 11
Instrument panel clus-
ter5 Screws, fastener at 4 position and each SW conn.13, 7, 12
Meter assembly4 screws and connectors13, 7, 12, 13
A/C control panel as-
sembly4 screws and connectors13, 7, 12, 14
Radio assembly2 screws13, 15
Vent duct assembly5 screws110, 16
Instrument harness as-
sembly4 screws, fasteners at 4 position, and clips at 7 position110, 17
Side defroster grille18
M/T = Manual Transmission
A/T = Automatic Transmission
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
A/C = Air Conditioning

8H–22SECURITY AND LOCKS
Anti-theft System
General Description
The circuit consists of the starter switch, anti-theft &
keyless entry control unit, anti-theft horn, front door and
tailgate key switch (detect and tamper switch), door lock
(& power window) switch, door lock actuator for each
door, engine hood switch, clutch start switch (M/T),
ANTI-THEFT indicator light and mode switch (A/T).
The system operates as follows: After locking the starter
switch and removing the starter key (this sets the alarm),
if the door is unlocked in any way other than with the
proper key, the headlights start flashing, the horn sounds,
and the starter circuit is disabled. (However, the engine
hood and all the doors must be locked and closed.)
Once the system has been placed in the warning or alarm
condition, it can be released only when the starter switch
is shifted from “OFF” to “ACC” by the starter key, or when
the lock of the front door or the tailgate is released (to
activate the detect switch) by the starter key.
Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly.
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly.
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Disconnect the connector(2).
5. Remove four screws to remove the anti-theft &
keyless entry control unit with bracket(1).
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6. Remove two nuts from the anti-theft & keyless entry
control unit with bracket(3) to remove the anti-theft &
keyless entry controller(4).
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Anti-theft & Keyless Entry Control
Unit Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Anti-theft Indicator 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. Remove two screws and then remove the anti-theft
indicator(5).
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Anti-theft Indicator Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Anti-theft Horn Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the fixing bolt
to remove the anti-theft horn(1).
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Anti-Theft Horn Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Engine Hood Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the cap(1).
3. Remove the lock nut(2).
4. Disconnect the connector(4).
5. Remove the engine hood switch(3).
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Engine Hood Switch Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J–3
System Description
The SRS consists of the Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM), the driver air bag assembly, the SRS coil
assembly, the passenger air bag assembly and the “AIR
BAG” warning lamp in the instrument cluster. The SDM,
SRS coil assembly (driver side only), driver air bag
assembly, passenger air bag assembly and connector
wire make up the deployment loops. The function of the
deployment loops is to supply current through air bag
assembly, which will cause deployment of the air bags in
the event of a frontal crash of sufficient force, up to 30degrees off the centerline of the vehicle. The air bag
assemblies are only supplied enough current to deploy
when the SDM detects vehicle velocity changes severe
enough to warrant deployment.
The SDM contains a sensing device which converts
vehicle velocity change to an electrical signal. The
electrical signal generated is processed by the SDM and
then compared to a value stored in memory. When the
generated signal exceeds the stored value, the SDM will
cause current to flow through the air bag assembly
deploying the air bags.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–48
Passenger Air Bag Assembly
Service Precautions
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL
AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY–PRODUCT
OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE
POWER ON THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS
HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, AND WASH YOUR
HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER
AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVER
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE. IN
THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THE
BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE
OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING ALIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE,
ALWAYS FACE BAG AND RIM COVER UP, AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A STEERING
COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL
WITH THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND
COLUMN VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT
A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: IN THE EVENT DEPLOYMENT HAS
OCCURRED, INSPECT COIL ASSEMBLY WIRE FOR
ANY SIGNS OF SCORCHING, MELTING OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. IF THE
COIL HAS BEEN DAMAGED, REPLACE IT.
Removal
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1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS ” in this
section).
2. Remove gear control knob.
3. Remove front console assembly.
4. Remove rear console assembly and disconnect
harness connector.
5. Remove ECM and SDM cover.
6. Remove glove box assembly with lid.
7. Remove glove box cover.
8. Remove instrument panel assist side lower cover.
9. Disconnect engine hood opener lever.
10. Remove instrument panel door side lower cover.
11. Remove lower cluster with ashtray.
12. Remove meter cluster assembly and disconnect
harness connector.
13. Remove instrument panel lower center cover.
14. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly harness
connector.
15. Remove air bag assembly fixing bolts and nuts.
16. Remove passenger air bag assembly.
Installation
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1. Install passenger air bag assembly.
2. Install air bag assembly fixing bolts, nuts and tighten
to specified torque.
Torque: 6 Nꞏm (0.6 Kgꞏm/52 Ib in)
3. Connect air bag assembly harness connector.
4. Install instrument panel lower center cover.
5. Install meter cluster assembly and connect harness
connector.
6. Install lower cluster with ashtray.
7. Install instrument panel door side lower cover.
8. Connect engine hood opener lever.
9. Install instrument panel assist side lower cover.