1998 OPEL FRONTERA roof

8F–92BODY STRUCTURE
Rear Air Deflector
Parts Location
667RW001
Legend
(1) Rear Roof Trim Cover
(2) Rear Air Deflector
(3) Roof Rail
(4) Rear Inner Roof Rail
(5) Fixing Bolt
(6) Nylon Washer(7) Rear Outer Roof Panel
(8) Grommet
(9) Fixing Nut
(10) Rear Pillar Upper Reinforcement
(11) Rear Outer Roof Rail
(12) Roof Panel
(13) Grommet
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
2. Remove rear roof trim cover.
Refer to Exterior / Interrior Trim in this section.
3. Remove rear air deflector.
Take notice of the grommet and the nylon washer.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.

8F–93 BODY STRUCTURE
1. Install the grommet (1) to the air deflector (2) drain
hole.
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2. Use a new nylon washer (4). Peel off the adhesive
tape of the washer to install the nylon washer to the air
deflector (3).
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3. Install the air deflector (5) to the roof by referring to the
specified values shown in the illustration.
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4. Tighten the deflector fixing to the specified torque.
Bolt Torque : 6 N
m (0.6kgꞏm/52 lb in)
Nut Torque : 8 N
m (0.8kgꞏm/69 lb in)

8F–94BODY STRUCTURE
Roof Moulding
Parts Location
645RW009
Legend
( 1) L ꞏWꞏB
(2) Windshield Side Moulding Upper Clip
(3) Roof Mounting(4) Moulding Roof Clip
(5) Roof End Moulding
( 6 ) S ꞏW ꞏB
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove roof moulding.3. Remove roof end moulding.Remove the sealing adhesive and the adhesive
tape of the roof end moulding from the panel using a
knife or scraper while you peel them off.
4. Remove moulding roof clips.

8F–95 BODY STRUCTURE
Installation
1. Install the moulding roof clips (1).
Install the clips on roof panel flange (2) to refer the
illustration.
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2. Install the roof end moulding (3).
Clean the body panel where the roof end moulding
is installed.
Install the roof end moulding and the rear air
deflector (2) so that the installation clearance
between them is within the specified values.
Securely fix it with the adhesive tape (4) and sealing
adhesive (5).
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3. Install the roof moulding (9).
Assemble the windshield side moulding upper clip
(8) to the roof panel with the clip positioning rib (6)
(oblique lines portion) attached to the roof panel
flange (7). Assemble the roof moulding (9) while
you attach the front edge portion of the roof molding
to the windshield side moulding (10).
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8F–98BODY STRUCTURE
Legend
(1) Front Cowl Cover
(2) Windshield Lower Moulding
(3) The portion of the cowl upper rail flange where
sealing adhesive is additionally filled
(4) Apply primer to the glass and portion where
sealing adhesive is additionally filled
(5) Windshield
(6) Cowl Upper Rail(7) Cowl Upper Panel
(8) Body Primer
(9) Roof Panel
(10) Sealing Adhesive
(11) Windshield Upper Moulding
(12) Moulding Clip
(13) Front Pillar Outer Panel
(14) Windshield Side Moulding
(15) Sealing Adhesive
2. Install the moulding clip (2).
Install new moulding clips to the fixed position of the
windshield (3).
Always use new moulding clips (4).
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3. Install the windshield upper moulding (1).
Peel off the adhesive tape (2) and install the
moulding to the fixed position of the windshield (3).
Always use new upper moulding (1).
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8F–99 BODY STRUCTURE
4. Install the windshield.
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Legend
(1) Front Cowl Cover
(2) Windshield Lower Moulding
(3) The portion of the cowl upper rail flange where
sealing adhesive is additionally filled
(4) Apply primer to the glass and portion where
sealing adhesive is additionally filled
(5) Windshield
(6) Cowl Upper Rail(7) Cowl Upper Panel
(8) Body Primer
(9) Roof Panel
(10) Sealing Adhesive
(11) Windshield Upper Moulding
(12) Moulding Clip
(13) Front Pillar Outer Panel
(14) Windshield Side Moulding
(15) Sealing Adhesive
5. Install the windshield side seal.

8H–2SECURITY AND LOCKS
Service Precaution
WARNING: IF SO EQUIPPED WITH A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS),
REFER TO THE SRS COMPONENT AND WIRING
LOCATION VIEW IN ORDER TO DETERMINE
WHETHER YOU ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
NEAR THE SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS
WIRING. WHEN YOU ARE PERFORMING SERVICE
ON OR NEAR THE SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS
WIRING, REFER TO THE SRS SERVICE
INFORMATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS.CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When
you install fasteners, use the correct tightening
sequence and specifications. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and
systems.
Front Door Lock Assembly
Front Door Lock Assembly and Associated Parts
632RS003
Legend
(1) Door Trim Panel
(2) Waterproof Sheet
(3) To Outside Handle(4) Rear Guide Rail
(5) Door Lock Assembly
(6) Door Lock Switch Connector (W/Power Door
Lock)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the door trim panel.3. Remove the waterproof sheet.
Refer to the Window Regulator removal procedure in
Body Structure section.

8H–4SECURITY AND LOCKS
Front Outside Handle and Door Lock Cylinder
Front Outside Handle, Door Lock Cylinder and Associated Parts
632RS006
Legend
(1) Door Trim Panel
(2) Waterproof Sheet
(3) Outside Handle(4) Door Lock Cylinder
(5) Clip
(6) Key Switch (W/Anti-Theft)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the waterproof sheet.
Refer to the Window Regulator removal procedure in
Body Structure section.