1998 OPEL FRONTERA torque

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–4
SRS Component And Wiring Location View
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Legend
(1) Battery
(2) Relay & Fuse Box
(3) Passenger Air Bag Assembly
(4) SDM
(5) Meter Assembly
(6) SRS Coil Assembly
(7) Driver Air Bag Assembly(8) Starter Switch
(9) Fuse Box, C–21
(10) SRS Body Earth
(11) Body Harness Connector
(12) Instrument Harness Connector
(13) Engine Haness Connector
(14) Pretensioner, LH (If so equipped)
(15) Pretensioner, RH (If so equipped)
Component Description
SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES, BE
VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING A SENSING AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR
JAR THE SDM. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN
THE SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE. ALL SDM AND MOUNTING BRACKETFASTENERS MUST BE CAREFULLY TORQUED AND
THE ARROW MUST BE POINTED TOWARD THE
FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION OF THE SRS. THE SDM COULD BE
ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE NOT RIGIDLY
ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) is designed
to perform the following functions in the SRS:

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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.”

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Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM)
Service Precautions
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES, BE
VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING SDM. NEVER
STRIKE OR JAR SDM. UNDER SOME
CIRCUMSTANCES, IT COULD CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) . SDM
MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS MUST BE
CAREFULLY TORQUED TO ASSURE PROPER
OPERATION. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN
SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED
WHILE NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE
WHICH COULD CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: PROPER OPERATION OF THE SENSING
AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) REQUIRES THE
SDM TO BE RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE
STRUCTURE AND THAT THE ARROW ON THE
SENSOR BE POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF
THE VEHICLE.
SDM is specifically calibrated and is keyed to the SDM
location SRS wiring harness. Caution should be used to
ensure proper location of the SDM. The keying of the
SDM to its location and wiring harness connectors should
never be modified in the field.
Removal
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in this
section).
2. Remove the transmission knob (for M/T) and transfer
lever knob.
3. Remove the front console assembly and disconnect
wiring harness connector.
4. Pull CPA (Connector Position Assurance) out and
push connector lock down to disconnect the SDM
harness connector.
5. Remove the three SDM fixing bolts and remove SDM.
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Legend
(1) SDM
(2) SRS Harness
(3) Connector Position Assurance
Installation
1. Install the SDM on bracket and fixing bolts and tighten
the fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nꞏm (1.0 Kgꞏm/87 Ib in)
2. Connect the SDM harness connector and after that,
put CPA into connector.
3. Install the front console.
4. Install the transmission knob (for M/T) and transfer
lever knob.

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Installation
1. Connect air bag to wiring harness connector.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air bag to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.
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2. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts to
specified sequence as shown in figure.
Torque: 8.8 Nꞏm (0.9 Kgꞏm/78 Ib in)
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle. Use only new air bag assembly
proper to the Trooper which is being repaired.
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3. Enable the SRS (Refer to “Enabling the SRS” in this
section).

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6. Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel and
shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position.
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7. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel. Install steering wheel
puller onto steering wheel and remove steering wheel
with 5–8521–0016–0.
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8. Feed wiring through the wheel and remove wheel.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
Installation
1. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
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2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque : 34 Nꞏm (3.5 Kgꞏm/25 Ib ft)
3. Connect horn lead.
4. Connect air bag to wiring harness connector.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air bag to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.
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5. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts to
specified sequence as show in figure.
Torque: 8.8 Nꞏm (0.9 Kgꞏm/78 Ib in)
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle. Use only new air bag assembly
proper to the Trooper which is being repaired.
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6. Enable the SRS (Refer to “Enabling the SRS” in this
section).
SRS Coil 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
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in this
section).
2. Loosen the air bag assembly fixing bolts from behind
the steering wheel assembly using a TORX
d r i v e r o r
equivalent until the air bag assembly can be released
from steering wheel.
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Installation
1. Install the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil.
2. Turn the SRS coil counterclockwise to full, return
about 3 turns and align the neutral mark (1).
CAUTION: W h e n t u r n i n g t h e S R S c o i l
counterclockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is
felt. Forced further turning may damage the cable in
the SRS coil.
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3. Connect the wiring harness connectors located at the
base of steering column.
4. Install the air conditioning lower duct.
5. Install the steering column cover.
CAUTION: When installing the steering column
cover, be sure to wire (through each harness) as
illustrated so that the harness starter switch,
combination switch and SRS coil may not catch
wiring.
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6. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
7. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood
opening lever.
8. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
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9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 34 Nꞏm (3.5 Kgꞏm/25 Ib ft)
10. Connect horn lead.
11. Connect air bag to wiring harness connector.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air to prevent lead wire from
being pinches.
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12. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts to
specified sequence as shown in figure.
Torque: 8.8 Nꞏm (0.9 Kgꞏm/78 Ib in)

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Installation
1. Set cancel cam and SRS coil in position and install the
SRS coil to combination switch by tightening the four
bolts to a specified tightening torque with four bolts.
Torque: 0.5 Nꞏm (0.05 kgꞏm/4 Ib ft)
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2. Insert the horn terminal into the connector NO.12 and
bind the combination switch harness and SRS coil
harness with a tape. (Refer to How to Connect the
Horn Terminal in this section.)
3. After installation steps above, same steps as SRS
Coil Assembly installation step 2 to step 13.
Steering Column
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
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS ” in this
section).
2. Loosen the air bag assembly fixing bolts from behind
the steering wheel assembly using a TORX
d r i v e r o r
equivalent until the air bag assembly can be released
from steering wheel.
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